July 9, 2021
Introducing Propane's New Brand: Energy for Everyone!
You and your colleagues in the propane industry have been innovating for years, creating exciting opportunities for growth. Now PERC is reflecting that forward-thinking spirit with a new brand platform that captures the benefits of propane now—and sets the stage for an even more successful future.
 
Propane is environmentally friendly and ensures energy equity for everyone. The new PERC logo and brand promise bring these messages to life in a fresh and modern way, while empowering you to communicate the benefits of reliability, affordability and versatility to potential new customers.
 
Take advantage of the new branding toolkit to:
  • Watch a video to learn more about the strategy about the rebrand
  • Access educational content about the new brand messaging
  • Sign up for webinars to learn how to integrate the new brand into your marketing materials
  • Download marketing materials including the new logo files and collateral pieces to help get you started
  • Sign up for swag with the new brand logo for you and your team members
71st Annual Western Propane Trade Show & Convention
August 11-13, 2021 | Reno, Nevada
Join us for networking, learning and fun! This show will host more than 100 exhibiting companies giving you the opportunity to explore the most up-to-date propane products, vehicles, and services for your business. Enjoy seminars and sessions covering new technologies, safety, marketing, and renewable propane. Learn how to position your business by leveraging propane’s value proposition for a carbon neutral future.

Please click the “Convention Invitation” link below for additional trade show information including offered seminars and sessions, sporting events, tour, and hotel reservations.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the trade show, please click the “Convention Sponsorship” link below.

And don’t forget to register to attend or exhibit at the show by clicking the appropriate link below. We look forward to seeing you in Reno this August!
PPGA offers certified and non-certified employee training for those employed in the propane industry or looking to obtain propane training certification. To make training more accessible to everyone, classes are held in multiple locations. Classes are open to members and non-members and pre-registration is necessary. Consider sending your employees to this valuable training. Click here to learn more.
OSHA Updates Mitigation and Prevention Guidance for COVID-19
On June 10, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its guidance on mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. The guidance applies to employers and employees in settings outside of the health care industry and is now focused only on protecting unvaccinated or otherwise at-risk employees in their workplaces.

Employers can use this OSHA guidance to help them take the appropriate steps to prevent exposure and infection of unvaccinated or otherwise at-risk employees.

According to OSHA, most employers no longer need to take steps to protect their fully vaccinated employees who are otherwise not at risk from COVID-19 exposure unless otherwise required by federal, state or local laws.

The recommendations are advisory in nature, informational in content and intended to provide a safe and healthy workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm. 

Action Steps 
Under the guidance, employers with unvaccinated or otherwise at-risk employees should update their COVID-19 prevention plans to provide policies and procedures for those specific employees to follow. Employers should also review the guidance for vaccinated employees working with unvaccinated employees and update their policies and procedures accordingly. 
Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Resources
Following discussion about the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, NPGA is sharing resources for propane industry businesses to evaluate and safeguard their operations. From complex pipeline digital logistics to a simple customer email database, any business can experience an electronic intrusion. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Agency has a variety of guidance materials and assessment programs to help businesses prevent, mitigate, and recover from an electronic or physical breach.
  • Recommended Practices – A website detailing the latest information and best practices regarding cyber threats, system vulnerabilities, and physical security;
  • Cyber Resilience Review – A no-cost, nonbinding evaluation of a company’s cybersecurity, risk management and service continuity protocols and equipment, conducted by self-assessment or onsite review by DHS staff;
  • Enhance Email and Web Security – An overview of cybersecurity threats, attacks, and recovery procedures as well as the roles of local, state, and federal law enforcement;
  • Ransomeware Outbreak – An overview of ransomeware threats, attacks, and recovery procedures as well as the roles of local, state, and federal law enforcement;

Please direct any questions to Mike Caldarera, Senior Vice President, Regulatory & Technical Services, or Sarah Reboli, Senior Director, Regulatory & Industry Affairs.
Join us October 27-29 at Kauai Beach Resort for the PPGA Annual Conference & WPGA Chairwoman’s Board Meeting. This conference offers valuable and timely propane-focused education we well as opportunities to network with industry colleagues and friends. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

PPGA is asking for your help to make this special event a success. We are offering a variety of sponsorship opportunities for you to showcase your company and we are also accepting donations for the PPGA Dick Start Scholarship Chance Auction taking place at the conference.

Accommodations are available at Kauai Beach Resort and special discounted rates are available for conference guests. Please be aware these rooms are limited so reserve yours early. More Information
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