In the October 2019 issue of The Blue Flame Pilot: LP Gas Growth Summit recap | Winter heating season outlook

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GET SOCIAL CURRENT ISSUE EVENTS PERC Council Meeting Nov. 12-13 Naples, Florida 2019 Leadership Summit Nov. 20-21 Washington, D.C. Trainer’s Conference Jan. 23-24, 2020 Memphis, Tennessee NPGA Board of Directors Meeting Feb. 9-11, 2020 Scottsdale, Arizona IN THE LEAD BROUGHT TO YOU BY BLUE COW SOFTWARE Fifth annual LP Gas Growth Summit builds propane partnerships Propane industry partners and retail propane companies from across the United States – as well as from the Cayman Islands and the Dominican Republic – engaged in one-on-one business meetings and unique networking opportunities at the 2019 LP Gas Growth Summit. [ Learn more about this year’s event ] CLOSER LOOK: WINTER PREVIEW Locking in for the winter heating season The industry is confident that winter heating demand will be met amid land and sea logistical challenges. Find out how developments in the export market and a late planting season may impact supply and pricing this winter. [ read more ] EIA: Household heating expenditures to decrease this winter The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Winter Fuels Outlook predicts households using propane will spend 15 percent less this season. Learn what factors are contributing to this forecast. [ read more ] SPONSORED CONTENT Life with Cargas Energy Fuel Delivery Software Cargas Energy fuel delivery software has all the features you need for propane and heating oil delivery. But what really makes it special is the way it can transform your business. [ watch video now ] NEWS latest headlines from LPGASMAGAZINE.COM Former NPGA chairman, Arizona marketer dies Charlie Ory, the former chairman of the board for the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), has died. He was a valued leader of the Arizona Propane Gas Association (APGA). Serving in nearly every capacity possible over the past few decades, his involvement was critical in sustaining the organization, says the APGA. [ read more ] READ OTHER UPDATES • Pros4Care holds 12th golf benefit for prostate cancer awareness • PlasMerica earns WLPGA award for renewable propane work • Paraco Gas finds success with new recruitment practices • Enterprise Products Partners makes several personnel moves • Alliance AutoGas, Blossman Gas join autogas workshop • PERC honors four autogas fleets at BusCon • Cargas hosts annual summit, named to growing company list • TerraVest Industries acquires assets of Countryside Tank Co. • Matrix Capital Markets Group adds three to staff • Alliance AutoGas aids healthcare system with autogas transition • Montana school district chooses propane buses POPULAR FROM LPGASMAGAZINE.COM What to remember in propane cylinder transportation Transporting propane cylinders is a task most of us, or our customers, have done countless times. Every individual who utilizes a propane grill, powers a generator or needs propane to heat home space or water has had a tank refilled and placed into a personal vehicle. Are your customers doing this the safe way? [ read more ] LP GAS VIDEO SPOTLIGHT How the propane industry connects with farmers Propane retailers from Growmark, Southern States Energy and Premier Energy share their best strategies for connecting with ag customers at the 2019 LP Gas Growth Summit. [ watch video now ] INDUSTRY VOICES Why propane retailers should use social media to recruit new hires A staggering 79 percent of job seekers are likely to use social media in their job searches, according to Glassdoor. Working in an industry that’s dealing with labor shortages, propane retailers should see this as an opportunity that can’t be missed, and for a number of reasons. [ read more ] PRODUCT SHOWCASE view more at LPGASMAGAZINE.COM/PRODUCTS Jomar updates truck valve configurations Jomar Valve released new configurations of its T/S-SS-1000N-4B valve, including a square flange and an added port that can be used for hydrostatic relief and bleed lines. Both of these features reduce cost, labor, leak points and space in bobtail and transport truck construction, says the company. [ read more ] LP GAS HALL OF FAME 2020 LP Gas Hall of Fame set for April The 2020 LP Gas Hall of Fame induction dinner will take place April 5, 2020, ahead of the NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo. Stay tuned for more about the 2020 inductees – we will announce the next class in our December issue. [ read more ] LP GAS RISING LEADERS Last chance to nominate a Rising Leader We are excited to present the 2020 LP Gas Rising Leaders to acknowledge young talent in the propane industry. Submit your nominations as soon as possible – the deadline is Oct. 31. [ submit your nomination here ] FROM THE MAGAZINE → Ferrellgas rolls out software to help prevent distracted driving → Water heater market opportunities heating up → LPG Spotlight: Rhoads Energy

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