The American Public Gas Association is the only not-for-profit association for publicly- and community-owned gas utilities.   APGA represents over 700 members in 36 states and we are The Voice and Choice of Public Gas in Washington, DC . We are advocates on issues that impact our members and the communities they serve. We also work across the nation to educate our members on best safety practices, legislative issues, effective business and operational strategies, and host conferences promoting the benefits of natural gas as a responsible and efficient energy source.

	The 2009 Board and Committees Meetings in Clearwater, Florida will be a three-day conference is geared toward public gas system managers, board members, city council members, associates, operations personnel, and many more. When: January 25-28, 2009 Where: Sheraton Sand Key - Clearwater, Florida
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	The 2009 Natural Gas Market Development Conference is an annual event that brings fresh marketing and advertising ideas to participants through a series of workshops, expert panelists, and leading speeches by industry leaders. When: March 23-25, 2009 Where: Hilton Altanta Airport - Atlanta, Georgia