A new approach – from an independent business owner’s perspective
December 5, 2012 By Carl Hughes
Much has been made about the status of the industry. We have fully acknowledged and absorbed the gallon…
Read More Financial leverage
August 1, 2012 By Carl Hughes
Often the goal of the independent business owner is to attain a level of success achieved by growing…
Read More Propane industry challenges should come as no surprise
July 2, 2012 By LP Gas
Celebrating our industry’s rich history must include the stories of industry challenges and periodic setbacks as well as the great success stories that moved the industry forward.
Read More Ray Murray heads new class of NPGA officers
June 8, 2012 By Kevin Yanik
Four members of the 2012-13 class of officers were installed at NPGA’s board of directors meeting on June 4 in Washington, D.C. Ray Murray of Ray Murray Inc. will serve as NPGA’s chairman, replacing Carl Hughes of Inergy.
Read More Add customers through applications that provide welcome returns
May 4, 2012 By LP Gas
Given the challenges the propane industry currently faces in the core home heating market segment, most retail businesses have been forced to adapt one way or another.
Read More Doha, Minneapolis and Key West add perspective to issues
March 1, 2012 By LP Gas
This approach may sound a bit like what I did on my summer vacation. However, since 2012 is shaping up to be one for the record books in so many ways, I thought the added perspective from my industry travels might be of interest.
Read More Industry faces period of remarkable, profound change
December 12, 2011 By LP Gas
I want to take this opportunity to pass along what others in the industry are saying as I have traveled around the country as the chairman of the National Propane Gas Association.
Read More NPGA’s fall board meeting takes on negative tone
November 2, 2011 By Brian Richesson
The smooth flights in and out of Kansas City for the NPGA fall board of directors and committee meetings weren’t consistent with the turbulent environment on the ground and in conference rooms.
Read More Is there enough propane?
August 9, 2011 By LP Gas
In my cross-country travels as NPGA chairman, I have learned of a broadly held industry concern regarding long-term propane supply availability.
Read More Dig deep to understand, overcome barriers to change
July 8, 2011 By LP Gas
Because change comes slowly in this industry, we often don’t notice it, and therefore the need for us to change is perhaps not as obvious.
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