In the September issue of The Blue Flame Pilot: Propane retailers, vendor partners gather at LP Gas Growth Summit

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GET SOCIAL CURRENT ISSUE EVENTS NPGA Board of Directors Meeting Oct. 1-3 Minneapolis World LPG Forum Oct. 3-5 Marrakech, Morocco The Green Industry & Equipment Expo Oct. 18-20 Louisville, Kentucky PERC Meeting Nov. 2-3 Tampa, Florida IN THE LEAD Propane retailers, vendor partners gather at LP Gas Growth Summit The third annual LP Gas Growth Summit was held Sept. 18-20 at Reunion Resort, outside Orlando, Florida. Read more about the event, which allowed about 30 retail propane companies to meet one-on-one with 15 vendor partners. [ read more ] First impressions: What propane retailers are saying about the LP Gas Growth Summit In this video, a number of propane retailers share their experiences from the 2017 LP Gas Growth Summit. Find out how they benefited from attending the event. [ read more ] A CLOSER LOOK BROUGHT TO YOU BY LERAN [ Winter Supply and Preparedness ] Propane supply webinar: Communication key for industry, consumers Industry officials are pushing for widespread distribution of a propane supply and winter preparedness webinar produced in August by the Propane Education & Research Council and other leadership partners. Get an overview of the webinar. [ read more ] NEWS latest headlines from LPGASMAGAZINE.COM Crestwood hosts grand opening of propane rail terminal Crestwood Services, the supply and logistics unit of Crestwood Equity Partners LP, hosted a grand opening of its propane rail terminal in Montgomery, New York. See how the 20-acre facility will service propane marketers and their customers. [ read more ] OTHER HEADLINES • FMCSA to require electronic logging devices for commercial drivers • Ferrellgas acquires Service Plus Propane • MFA Oil acquires two Kansas retailers • OSHA issues proposal to extend crane rule compliance deadline • IC Bus establishes grant program for propane-powered buses • Propane associations engage with railroads to keep supply moving • Texas Propane Gas Association establishes Harvey relief fund • Pros4Care Golf Benefit set for early October INDUSTRY VOICES Harvey highlights safety resources available to propane marketers Reinforcing consumer safety messages should be top of mind at all times for retail propane marketers, but these reminders become magnified in distressing situations. Find out what propane marketers can take away from Hurricane Harvey. [ read more ] PRODUCT SHOWCASE view more at LPGASMAGAZINE.COM/PRODUCTS Briggs & Stratton offers updated, propane-fueled standby generators Briggs & Stratton is highlighting the importance of backup power solutions following natural disasters. In light of this, learn about the Briggs & Stratton Fortress, which can power a home’s high-wattage appliances, according to the company. [ read more ] LP GAS HALL OF FAME Nominate someone for the LP Gas Hall of Fame LP Gas magazine inducted four new members into the LP Gas Hall of Fame this year in Nashville, Tennessee, bringing its total membership to 32. We’re already preparing to add to this illustrious group in 2018, and we’re asking for you to join the nomination process. Tell us who you think deserves this honor. [ nominate someone here ] FROM THE MAGAZINE → Retailer rebrands to reach homebuilder market → Concerns about heating season preparations → Using past experiences to leverage company changes → A Propane Profile: Judy Taranovich