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Here's to the year behind us and the one ahead. 🥂 Happy New Year from HPBA.

Customers. Crews. Inventory. That cold coffee from 7am. We see you. #HPBExpo26 is where you step away, connect with people who get it, and leave with ideas that actually help. March 18-21 | New Orleans HPBA members register free: hpbexpo.com

From all of us at HPBA, thank you for being part of the hearth, barbecue, and outdoor living community. May your holidays be filled with the warmth and togetherness our industry helps create every day. We will be closed 12/24-12/25 and 12/31-1/1. Happy Holidays!

The future of hearth, barbecue, and outdoor living — all in one place. The New Product Pavilion at #HPBExpo26 is where you can check out the latest, cutting-edge products. See what's next. March 18-21 in New Orleans. Register: bit.ly/4rLXxtZ

Strong turnout at this year's HPBA Section Strategy Sessions in Chicago! Next in-person section meeting: March 18 at HPBExpo26. Read more: bit.ly/48vc5a6

Stay connected to the national voice that protects your products, grows your market, and drives innovation across the hearth, barbecue, and outdoor living industry. Renew ➡️ lnkd.in/gaiaC8Yp Join ➡️ hpba.org/join/ youtu.be/Sy4WsHl3MRU?si…

Big news for our industry! H.R. 3699, the Energy Choice Act, just passed the House Energy & Commerce Committee & now heads to the full House. Stay tuned for calls to action urging your Member of Congress to vote YES on H.R. 3699.

Your next big customer? They’ll be walking the floor at #HPBExpo26. 👀 Get face time with the right buyers and show your product where it belongs—center stage. 📅 March 18–21 | New Orleans hpbexpo.com/attend/badge-r…

National Fireplace Month is here. A little preparation now—inspections, alarms, safe zones—means peace of mind all season. #NationalFireplaceMonth

HPBA Chair, Kris Richardson (@RPGBrands) recently shared his perspective in Patio & Hearth Products Report on what makes this industry so unique. Catch his full reflections here: bit.ly/42gB7pO

Registration and housing for #HPBExpo26 are OPEN! New this year: Maritz is our official registration and housing vendor. Start planning your trip to New Orleans, March 18–21, 2026 ➡️ hpbexpo.com

Join @hpbapacific at Barbeque and Fireplace for an exciting evening of networking and barbequing! Monday, September 29 from 4:30-7 PM. Register here ➡️ bit.ly/4msyW9N

Industry in Action! 🔥 @NEHPBA members participated in an advocacy day in Boston yesterday. Industry products were on display in the "Hall of Flags" at the Massachusetts State House. Many thanks to the MA legislators and NEHPBA members who took part in the event!

HPBA board members, GALA participants, and affiliate leaders were on Capitol Hill today, meeting with over 30 Congressional offices to advocate for the hearth, patio, and barbecue industry!

After setting an attendance record last year, the 2025 Midwest HPBA (MWHPBA) Annual Meeting is building on that momentum! Space is limited — make plans now. midwesthpba.org/annual-meeting

🎇 From all of us at HPBA, have a safe and spectacular Independence Day!

📆 Save the date for HPBA Pacific’s Brews & Business networking event at Golden Road Brewery, Monday, July 14. Get your tickets: bit.ly/44dVvJw

HPBA President & CEO Jill McClure and Board Chair Kris Richardson toured the manufacturing facility and headquarters of Empire Comfort Systems in Belleville, Illinois, with President Nick Bauer, and resident pup, Empire.

Today we're thinking about all the dads and father figures who showed us how to tend the flame—literally and figuratively. Happy Father's Day from HPBA. 🔥

📆 Don't forget to register for the SCHPBA Summer Education Event, June 26-27 in Alvarado, TX. 🔸 Breakfast & lunch included 🔸 9 CEUs available 🔸 Classes led by Rob Cackowski (@MonsmaMarketing) & Melissa Womack (@CdrFireplaces ) ℹ️ bit.ly/3SOulm8