US propane exports soar to new high in February

March 2, 2023 By Brian Richesson

U.S. propane exports reached a record high of 1.845 million barrels per day in February, Cost Management Solutions reported in the Trader’s Corner newsletter.

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Strengthen the security of physical, digital infrastructure

March 2, 2023 By Randy Warner

Taking time to think about your security plans, both physical and digital, can make a difference in keeping your facilities and data safe.

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Top Propane Retailers: 2023 national retailer ranking

February 28, 2023 By LP Gas

LP Gas’ annual ranking of the largest retail propane companies in the U.S. is measured by gallon sales. See the 2023 national retailers.

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PERC data, research program features reports, support and updates

February 27, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) met virtually in February and approved funding for data and research, state PERCs and tech schools.

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Small businesses are often targeted in cybercrime due to having older technology and a lack of security personnel. (Photo: KanawatTH/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Protect physical, digital propane infrastructure

February 27, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Propane infrastructure can face threats at different levels of the supply chain. Learn how to mitigate those operational threats.

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2023 LP Gas Rising Leader: Marci Ballard

February 24, 2023 By LP Gas

Learn more about Marci Ballard, a 2023 LP Gas Rising Leader and the director of integration at Christensen Inc. in Richland, Washington.

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In the Know: Attracting young recruits

February 23, 2023 By Vicki Andersen

Attracting young recruits to work in your business is as simple as creating incentives that generate interest, says Vicki Andersen of Propane Resources.

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Energy Partners’ senior leadership team, from left: DeWayne O’Brien, Bridget Mentel, Paula Lemmon, Tucker Eslinger, Bob Dube, Debbie Dube, Amber Stark, Michael Henry and Kim Job. (Photo by DeWayne O’Brien)

LPG Spotlight: Energy Partners

February 20, 2023 By Chris Lewis

Since its founding, Montana-based Energy Partners has added to its customer and employee experiences with technology and incentives.

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Why propane customers need an app

February 17, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Consider building a mobile app to stay connected with your propane customers. Emily Willis of Blossman Gas explains how the company implemented an app.

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Plan for a safe handoff on job sites

February 16, 2023 By John McCoy

John McCoy advises propane marketers to acknowledge shared responsibility and communicate effectively with their teams and vendors to finish a job safely.

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