Many of the approved programs target drivers and service technicians. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

PERC awards workforce development grants

July 23, 2019 By LP Gas

State associations lead efforts to promote employment opportunities in the propane industry to the next wave of employees.

This article is tagged with HR Solutions, Kentucky, New England, Northeast, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), state association, workforce development and posted in Current Issue, Featured

LP Gas team members, from left, Joe McCarthy, Ellen Kriz and Allison Barwacz visit with WESROC Monitoring Solutions’ Brad Andersen, Chet Reshamwala and Steve Ingalsbe, as well as Boehlke Bottled Gas’ Chad Kroening, during the Young Gassers reception at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. Photo courtesy of Jason Clark of RegO and the Young Gassers.

Faces & Places: June 2019

July 22, 2019 By LP Gas

Snapshots from recent propane industry events

This article is tagged with Anova, Arcosa, Cavagna North America, Eastern Propane Corp., faces & places, Proulx Oil & Propane, WESROC Monitoring Solutions and posted in Current Issue, Featured

The digital imposter threatening your online presence

July 19, 2019 By Joe Dysart

Prevent a hacker from penetrating your company website and protect against other damaging attacks on your digital platforms.

This article is tagged with Jim Renaldo, Renaldo Sales & Service, website and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Pros4Care calls for prostate cancer advocacy

July 18, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

A propane-rooted organization stretches to “all walks of life” to fight prostate cancer.

This article is tagged with Ed Varney, Patrick Hyland, Pros4Care, prostate cancer, Prostate Cancer Foundation, RegO, state association, Texas, Texas Propane Gas Association and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Promoting safety in barns, greenhouses

July 18, 2019 By Scott Pearson

Taking extra steps with customers can keep heating systems safe in barns and greenhouses, where animal waste and hot, humid conditions can be corrosive.

This article is tagged with CHS Inc., Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue

Communicating effectively during times of crisis

June 27, 2019 By Roger Rosenbaum

Roger Rosenbaum, a news reporter and crisis counselor, offers tips on handling challenging front-line situations at your propane operation.

This article is tagged with communication, crisis communication, Roger Rosenbaum and posted in Current Issue, Featured

business table. technology. Photo: iStock.com/monkeybusinessimages

Upgrading your human resources functions

June 26, 2019 By Christopher Caywood

Automating the clerical work at your propane operation can make time for value-creation activities.

This article is tagged with Christopher Caywood, compliance, human resources, retailer technology and posted in Current Issue, Featured

A school with propane tanks damaged by a tornado. Photo courtesy of logica3

Preparing for a future natural disaster

June 24, 2019 By Stuart Flatow

LP Gas contributing editor and industry veteran Stuart Flatow offers tips to prepare your operation for natural disasters.

This article is tagged with Blossman Gas, Blue Star Gas, Hawaii, Hurricane Harvey, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), state association, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

A Virginia-based fuel provider extends its reach into natural disaster zones during relief efforts.

LPG Spotlight: Foster Fuels

June 20, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

A Virginia-based fuel provider extends its reach into natural disaster zones during relief efforts.

This article is tagged with Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, Foster Fuels, Kentucky, LPG Spotlight and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Protecting your propane operation's website is key to a proper digital presence. Photo: iStock.com/Kutubq

10 ways to secure propane business websites

June 19, 2019 By Jake Woodbury

Warm Thoughts Communications’ Jake Woodbury offers steps propane marketers should take to enhance their digital security.

This article is tagged with Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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