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Upgrading your human resources functions

June 26, 2019 By Christopher Caywood

Automating the clerical work at your propane operation can make time for value-creation activities.

This article is tagged with Christopher Caywood, compliance, human resources, retailer technology and posted in Current Issue, Featured

A school with propane tanks damaged by a tornado. Photo courtesy of logica3

Preparing for a future natural disaster

June 24, 2019 By Stuart Flatow

LP Gas contributing editor and industry veteran Stuart Flatow offers tips to prepare your operation for natural disasters.

This article is tagged with Blossman Gas, Blue Star Gas, Hawaii, Hurricane Harvey, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), state association, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

A Virginia-based fuel provider extends its reach into natural disaster zones during relief efforts.

LPG Spotlight: Foster Fuels

June 20, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

A Virginia-based fuel provider extends its reach into natural disaster zones during relief efforts.

This article is tagged with Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, Foster Fuels, Kentucky, LPG Spotlight and posted in Current Issue, Featured

George Walton of Prism Propane, left, meets with Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, during Propane Days. Photo by Mikayla Hall

Propane Days 2019: The industry’s latest priorities

June 20, 2019 By Brian Richesson and Ellen Kriz

NPGA held its annual Propane Days lobbying event in June. Here are the issues and “asks” that it took to congressional leaders on Capitol Hill.

This article is tagged with alternative fuel tax credits, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Propane Days and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

Protecting your propane operation's website is key to a proper digital presence. Photo: iStock.com/Kutubq

10 ways to secure propane business websites

June 19, 2019 By Jake Woodbury

Warm Thoughts Communications’ Jake Woodbury offers steps propane marketers should take to enhance their digital security.

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Roldan. Photo courtesy of Rodney Choice.

Rick Roldan’s NPGA exit interview

June 14, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Rick Roldan prepares to transition the National Propane Gas Association’s top post to a “new generation of leadership.”

This article is tagged with Chris Earhart, David Lugar, Dixie Gas & Oil, Gary France, Milford Therrell, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Rick Roldan, Stuart Weidie and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Inter-Island Propane is located in the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington. Photo courtesy of Inter-Island Propane.

LPG Spotlight: Inter-Island Propane

June 13, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Servicing customers off the coast of Washington is ‘a way of life’ for two islanders who recently ventured into the propane industry.

This article is tagged with Cargas, LPG Spotlight, Tank Utility and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Propane Personality: LP Gas Job’s Jim Stein

June 11, 2019 By LP Gas

LPGasJob’s Jim Stein talks with LP Gas about attracting military veterans to the propane industry, employee benefits and more.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Propane Personality and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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Strategy is key to effective safety training

June 6, 2019 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner offers tips to propane marketers for developing an effective training program that is worth the investment.

This article is tagged with propane safety, Randy Warner, safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured

Preparing your business for a possible sale should start years before exploring options. Photo: iStock.com/peopleimages

Driving toward the sale of your propane operation

June 4, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

The time is now to start increasing the value of your propane company before a potential buyer looks into a possible acquisition.

This article is tagged with Marty Kirshner, Mergers and Acquisitions and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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