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Congress intervenes to keep rail workers on the job

December 9, 2022 By Brian Richesson

The National Propane Gas Association highlighted the impacts a strike would have on the propane industry.

This article is tagged with congress, Congressional Propane Caucus, employees, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), propane supply, rail, Steve Kaminski and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

Design your workplace around the employee experience

December 8, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Kathleen Quinn Votaw took propane industry professionals inside the mind of the employee to help explain the workplace transformation that’s taken place.

This article is tagged with employee recruitment, employee retention, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Think of propane as a delivery service

December 6, 2022 By Christopher Caywood

Christopher Caywood encourages propane retailers to go the last mile for customers by thinking of propane marketing as last-mile delivery logistics.

This article is tagged with Caywood Propane Gas Inc., Christopher Caywood, propane delivery, propane delivery software, propane technology, retailer technology, technology, Top Propane Retailers and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

For two decades, Randy Doyle has analyzed the propane market and offered his business recommendations in LP Gas. (Archives: LP Gas)

Looking back, moving ahead: 8 factors to define propane’s future

December 5, 2022 By Randy Doyle

In his last column with LP Gas, industry veteran Randy Doyle lists his eight most significant observations about the propane industry.

This article is tagged with alternative fuel, autogas, climate change, electricity, Mergers and Acquisitions, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), workforce and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

This propane tank is placed too closely to a retail storage and services building. (Photo by Richard Fredenburg)

Avoid common code violations when installing propane containers

December 2, 2022 By Richard Fredenburg

Richard Fredenburg advises propane retailers: Follow the rules for tank and dispenser locations, and everyone will be safer.

This article is tagged with dispensers, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 58, safety, Safety First column and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Become a propane brand ambassador on LinkedIn

December 1, 2022 By Danielle Pesta

Follow these four steps to create a LinkedIn presence that will help you build strong relationships in the propane industry.

This article is tagged with digital media, LinkedIn, marketing, networking, social media, the digital space, training and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Button Oil & Propane opens rail terminal in Pennsylvania

November 29, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Button Oil & Propane, in partnership with the North Shore Railroad, held a grand opening for its 240,000-gallon, rail-fed propane terminal in Point Township, Pennsylvania.

This article is tagged with Pennsylvania, propane marketers, propane storage, propane supply, rail terminal and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Jessica Johnson, right, works with Nancy Coop, left, and other members of Women in Propane on council initiatives. (Photo courtesy of Jessica Johnson)

Propane Personality: Jessica Johnson

November 28, 2022 By Carly Bemer

Jessica Johnson, National Accounts Coordinator at ThompsonGas, explains her start in the propane industry and her involvement in Women in Propane.

This article is tagged with Alliance AutoGas, Jessica Johnson, Propane Personality, ThompsonGas, Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Faces & Places: November 2022

November 25, 2022 By LP Gas

This month, find images of industry professionals with the Women in Propane Council and the National Propane Gas Association at industry events.

This article is tagged with Cargas, Cargas Energy Summit, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Reliability builds propane load

November 24, 2022 By Tom Jaenicke

Power outages and shut-offs are crushing electricity’s reliability. Tom Jaenicke encourages retailers to talk to customers about propane’s reliability.

This article is tagged with electricity, Electrification, Marketing Mix and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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