Faces & Places: August 2020

August 14, 2020 By LP Gas

This month in pictures includes industry members giving back and supporting their communities, as well as a visit with celebrity customer Jay Leno.

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Propane retailers can expect to serve more RV customers this summer. Photo courtesy of U-Haul

Surge in RV sales presents opportunities for propane

August 11, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

More Americans are taking socially distanced vacations in RVs, and sales of propane are climbing to power the appliances onboard.

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Propane Personality: Jennifer Jackson

August 10, 2020 By Carly Bemer

Jennifer Jackson, region director at Amerigas, has been heavily involved in the propane industry, including being named the 2020 chair of Women in Propane.

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Retailers adapt to customers’ fluctuating needs, behaviors

August 7, 2020 By Chris Lewis

As customers’ needs and behaviors change, retailers must leverage technology to conduct business in this new nonphysical era.

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Quality Propane puppy truck Humane Society

LPG Spotlight: Quality Propane

August 4, 2020 By Carly Bemer

Quality Propane gives back to its community by donating to the Humane Society. To date, the company has donated nearly $18,000.

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Propane and butane can be used to extract cannabis oil from the plant. Photo: rgbspace/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Cannabis concentrates a growing market that needs propane professionals

August 3, 2020 By Stuart Flatow

Propane professionals are uniquely qualified to educate the cannabis industry on how to use propane safely during the extraction process.

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Industry leaders push propane’s environmental benefits

July 29, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Propane industry leaders are rolling out new tools and resources to help educate marketers and outside audiences about propane’s role in the environment.

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Propane retailers prepare to enhance their online presence

July 28, 2020 By Chris Lewis

As a result of COVID-19 and the increase in online activity, propane retailers need to pay more attention to their online presence.

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Propane companies are making a shift toward more digital processes during the pandemic. Photo: LP Gas staff

Industry events, communication move online

July 24, 2020 By Chris Lewis

A shift to a more virtual reality has occurred in the propane industry – hear how employers and employees have reacted and what the industry can expect going forward.

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