Join MPGA

The MPGA is a trade and membership service organization, rich in its marketer family businesses that represents propane marketers throughout the state. Founded on April 3, 1947, the MPGA has grown in its influence, while maintaining its core principles of education and safety. The MPGA's primary purpose is to maintain high standards of practice within the industry and, in so doing, protect and expand the ability of its members to compete in the marketplace. The MPGA is dedicated to the betterment of the propane industry and to the customers it serves in Michigan. Since its inception, the MPGA has been supported by its many volunteers who dedicate their time for the betterment of the industry.

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MPGA Membership Benefits

MPGA provides members with a wide range of benefits. First and foremost, MPGA provides members with representation in Lansing to ensure that Michigan lawmakers, regulators and policy leaders are made aware of the concerns and issues that affect the propane industry. MPGA proudly offers our members numerous training and safety resources throughout the State.

In addition to the above items, MPGA also offers a full range of services and programs to meet your company, employee and personal needs with the goal to help you and your company to continue to be successful and profitable. Below are some of the benefit programs obtained through your membership investment in the MPGA:
   

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Credit Card Processing Services

Midwest Transaction Group (MTG)-the association's endorsed credit card processing company-now offers a new "two-sided interchange" pricing model.  The average processing rate for a propane dealer is expected to drop to 1.40 percent.
 
To learn more about "two-sided interchange" and how it can significantly reduce credit card processing costs, contact MTG at 888.599.2209 and let them know you are an MPGA member or visit them online at www.midtrans.com for more information.

   

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Insurance Program

The MPGA has teamed with Beckwith Financial Group to offer you complete insurance coverage and financial planning services.  Simply visit them online at www.beckwithgroup.com and find out how "the big B" can help you enjoy exclusive benefits offered only to MPGA members.

Click here for more information.  To visit the Beckwith Group online, click on the "big B" logo.
   

Human Resource Services

Saving time and money while significantly reducing employee-related liability are goals for all business owners. The Foundation Team, the association’s endorsed HR service provider, converts these goals into reality by effectively handling part or all of the human resources functions within a company. From payroll processing services to providing worker’s compensation and unemployment insurance for your employees, The Foundation Team is legally responsible for most of your employee support activities including labor law compliance, tax compliance, worker’s compensation and unemployment claims handling and much more. The Foundation Team provides your HR management so you and your team can focus your efforts on core business activities that drive profitability. Contact TFT at (888) 811-0450 or by email at info@tftpeo.com
   

Payment Collection

The MPGA knows that managing customer credit and collection are among the top challenges our members face.  The MPGA also knows how much you value the loyalty of your customers when dealing with sensitive credit issues.  That is why the MPGA has teamed with Transworld Systems and CashFlow Consultants, LLC to bring you their GreenFlag Profit Recovery program.  With Transworld’s proven system of diplomatic contacts, your slow-paying accounts are conditioned for urgency to pay on time, while maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty.  Transworld Systems has the impact of third-party intervention while allowing you to maintain complete control of the process, and their GreenFlag Profit Recovery service features a low, flat fee. Transworld serves over 1,100 propane and heating oil locations nationwide, and has a success rate of 4 times the industry average.  Discover the benefits and value that the GreenFlag Profit Recovery program from Transworld Systems can provide your propane company.  Contact CashFlow Consultants, LLC, your exclusive MPGA agents, at 517-662-0126.