The Southeast Propane Alliance Technical Education Center celebrates its fifth anniversary in 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Southeast Propane Alliance)

Training the next generation: SEPATEC’s five-year workforce mission

July 20, 2026 By Keith Loria

SEPATEC marks five years of tackling propane’s workforce and safety challenges through hands-on education.

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The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center, with the instruction of industry veteran Gary Nouse, focuses on giving employees more hands-on training. (Photo by Katelyn Zawalick)

PPATEC expands opportunities for propane workforce development

June 24, 2026 By Keith Loria

Pennsylvania association invests in the propane workforce with a new training center.

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Mental health in the workplace

May 30, 2026 By Kelly Bosak

Support your employees this mental health awareness month.

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Stay compliant with the Fair Labor Standards Act

November 29, 2024 By Kathy Johnson

One of the most critical but often misunderstood federal labor regulations is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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PPA partners with campaign to hire military veterans

August 3, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association has partnered with Hire Heroes USA, an employment assistance network for military veterans.

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PERC names new officers, approves funding requests

June 2, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Chris DeFilippo of Superior Plus will become the next chairman of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) when it meets in July in Big Sky, Montana.

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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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This article is tagged with employee recruitment, employees, In the Know, millennials, propane resources, women in propane, workforce, workforce development and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Higher costs for wages and energy are among the pressures that could lead to an economic downturn in 2023. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Economists predict slowdown in 2023

December 16, 2022 By Phillip M. Perry

After two years of frenetic commercial activity fueled by a post-pandemic recovery, strengthening headwinds will tap the brakes on a robust economy.

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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.

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Growth Summit speakers to address employee morale, engagement

June 29, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Propane industry members attending this year’s LP Gas Growth Summit will learn from speakers about how to boost employee morale and engage their workforce.

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