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Lightbulb 💡 , here!  As we embrace the spirit of the season, we couldn't wait to share the joy and festivities that have filled our December at BOX! From memorable holiday parties to exciting activities, it's been a month of celebration and reflection.

Our annual holiday party was a blast! We had a fantastic time connecting with brokers, suppliers, and our out-of-town colleagues. Laughter echoed, bonds strengthened, and the holiday cheer was contagious.

Special thanks to Engie for hosting a delightful golf tournament. It was a perfect blend of friendly competition and camaraderie, a great way to appreciate our team and partners.

We're gearing up to hit the road and spend quality time with our valued brokers. The anticipation is high, and we can't wait to connect with you in person!

Did you know that BOX hosts a monthly live energy webinar? Scott Ebeling and Allison Coldewey share crucial industry updates and valuable information to support you with your customers. Secure your spot for our January webinar—[Click Here]!

Bringing back a touch of high school nostalgia, BOX wrapped up the year with a vote on office favorites. Scroll down to discover who earned top honors in various categories—it's a fun and lighthearted way to celebrate our unique team.

 As the holiday season unfolds, we hope you find time to cherish moments with loved ones, relax, and recharge. Your contributions mean the world to us, and we are truly grateful for all we've achieved together at BOX.

Thank you for being a vital part of our journey. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and an energized start to the New Year!

BOX Favorites & Happenings Roundup

Stories We're Following

Record Warmth Leaves World With Too Much Gas

The northern hemisphere experienced its warmest October and November in records dating back to the 1880s – pushing the gas market into a large surplus and triggering a slump in prices.

Renewables Profit Margins Are Shrinking, but Not for Reasons You Might Expect

Companies that aren’t prepared to generate their own cash flow could struggle in the coming year, an AlphaSense analyst says.

Looking for a comprehensive market update? Discover Engie's weekly market update that provides valuable insights into the latest trends in the energy industry. Simply click here to stay informed.

Favorite Holiday Tradition

Featured Pet

Sebatian 

Sebastian, or Bash as he is called most of the time, is a 7 year old orange and white tabby.  He is your typical "internet cat", in that he is so entertaining and acts more like a dog than a cat at times. He loves to play fetch and roll around on the concrete on the balcony of his apartment. He also is super friendly, and is very food motivated (tortilla chips and saltine crackers in particular). 

— Claire Jordan, Pricing Analyst 

Favorite Christmas Song

If You Could Be A Christmas Movie Character, Who Would You Be?

Indy Lou Who

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Weirdest Gift You Have Ever Received or Given

FUN FACT

The final  day of 2023 will be 12.31.23.

—Kyle Cook, Sales Coordinator & BOX's Fun Fact Guy

Favorite Winter Beverage

BOX MONTHLY WEBINAR

Scott Ebeling, Director of Pricing and Strategic Solutions, and Allison Coldewey, Pricing and Solutions Manager, will be hosting December's webinar on January 17th, 2023 at 10:00am CST.

A Note From BOX's Vice President: Benji

Finish Strong

My Mom always had a saying that it’s not how you start, but how you finish that matters.  When I read Good to Great by Jim Collins, I always loved the part where he talks about the hedgehog theory about having one thing that you do well.  He talks about a cross country team that had a hedgehog theory of “We run faster at the end.”  It always sat with me and reminded me of my mother’s saying of “Finish Strong.”

As the end of the year approaches, I ask all of our staff, partners, suppliers, and business partners to think of how they can attack the last part of the year strong.  Come through the finish line faster than the others! Let’s be marked by a business and individuals as folks that put on emphasis on finishing well. 

Take some time to reflect on what we did well, what we can do better, and how we can carry our momentum into the next race, or for our business, how can we continue to build on our wins for 2024?

I’m thinking about my own past as a long-time cross country runner and coming around the last part of the 3.3 mile race…I can see Dana Coomer, my amazing mother, yelling her lungs out…”You’d better finish this thing fast!!"

Finish Strong,
Benji Coomer
VP, Broker Online Exchange

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