HPBExpo 2020
Exhibition: March 12-14
Education: March 11-13
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
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We are just a week away from
the gathering of thousands of hearth, patio, and barbecue professionals that will take place in New Orleans!
Register now
and experience new products in the spotlight of the industry's premiere event. Hotel rooms are still available on a first-come, first-served basis, so
book now
to reserve one of your top choice hotels in New Orleans!
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We continue to work with the New Orleans and Louisiana Health Departments to monitor the situation. HPBExpo is still a go!
Click
here
for an Update on HPBExpo and the Coronavirus.
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Have you received the HPBExpo Brochure? If not,
check out
all the exciting experiences awaiting you in New Orleans.
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HPBA Hearth Appliance Section Meetings at HPBExpo
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Wednesday, March 11 | 8:00 am | Room 272 of the Convention Center
Both HPBA Hearth Manufacturer Sections (Solid Fuel and Gas) will hold meetings at the 2020 HPBExpo. Rather than having a separate in-person meeting of the Sections in the spring, the traditional Wednesday morning briefing for manufacturers will be transformed into brief, formal Section meetings. The main item up for discussion will be EPA’s Federal Reference Method cordwood test method development.
At 8:00 am the Solid Fuel Hearth Appliance Section will receive an update on efforts to limit or eliminate gas lines to new homes or businesses. The section will also review a proposal requested at a November Section meeting for a new staff person to focus on gas bans and electrification issues. The Gas Hearth Appliance Section will convene at 9:20 am, also in Room 272. Section meetings are open to all manufacturing members who participate in that category. If you have any questions about the meetings, please contact
Ryan Carroll
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Government Affairs Report at HPBExpo on Solid Fuel and Gas Hearth Products Regulations
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Friday, March 13 | 3:00 pm
– 4:30 pm
| Room 272 of the Convention Center
HPBA’s Government Affairs staff will provide you with everything you need to know about the EPA’s NSPS (are you ready for May 15, 2020?), as well as our pilot light initiative, tax credits, changeout program opportunities, and state and federal issues that impact you and your customers. Licensing for installers is a hot issue in many states and may well be in yours next – find out what you need to know. New this year is a discussion of the local bans on natural gas in new homes and what you need to know to help stop these efforts. Attendees do not need an education passport or education purchase to attend this session. [
Download
the session flyer here
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Here are just some of the exciting highlights & events to check out at Expo
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Thursday, March 12 • 8:30am-9:45am • La Nouvelle Ballroom
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Hot Profit: Optimizing Retail Space to Spark Growth in Your Sales
Presentation is everything. The way a product is showcased, the salesroom layout, and the customer experience are all deciding factors in closing a deal. In an effort to show retailers how to increase sales, this year’s Keynote Address, “Hot Profit: Optimizing Retail Space to Spark Growth in Your Sales,” will be delivered by
Wayne Visbeen
of Visbeen Architects. As the interior designer and architect behind an iconic list of ground-breaking and effective retail environments, Visbeen will share his unique insight backed by examples of previous successes.
As comfortable on a construction site as he is designing a store layout, Visbeen has a deep understanding of custom residential design and the current trends shaping the indoor-outdoor living industry. His architectural practice,
Visbeen Architects
, continues to utilize products found at HPBExpo and reimagines spaces with breathtaking beauty and functionality.
Bonus Topic: How to Win Hearth & Outdoor Architectural Specs
By popular demand, Wayne will also be sharing his tips on what dealers need to do to win fireplace specs; Q&A to follow!
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Generously sponsored by Napoleon Products, the HPBExpo 2020 Keynote Address aims to provide unique retail insights and highlight the key concepts you will be able to use for better sales and better customer experiences.
The Keynote Address is free to all registered HPBExpo 2020 participants.
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Operation BBQ Relief Veterans Luncheon
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Wednesday, March 11 • 11:00am-1:00pm • NOLA VA Medical Center
As a way to give back to the NOLA community and to kick off the start of HPBExpo, Operation Barbecue Relief and HPBA will be serving a barbecue lunch to veterans on Wednesday, March 11 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the New Orleans VA Medical Center.
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Tailgate & Big Green Egg Cook-off Competition
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Thursday, March 12 • 5:00pm-7:30pm • Outdoor Burn Cook-off Tent Booth #4288
Come join the Outdoor Burn Area exhibitors for the 9th annual HPBExpo Tailgate & Big Green Egg Cook-off event.
- Big Green Egg Cook-Off
- Tailgating with Games & Drinks
- Extended Exhibitor Booth Hours
- Mardi Gras Parade & Music
See products in action, sample food, and tailgate with new friends while enjoying New Orleans-style fun. Teams will be battling for bragging rights before a panel of esteemed judges.
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Louisiana Grills -- Effective Demo Strategies & Techniques
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Friday, March 13 • 1:00pm-3:00pm • Outdoor Burn Area Cook-off Tent Booth #4288
Join Louisiana Grills as they celebrate the launch of their NEW wood pellet grill collection, The Founders Series!
- Learn trade secrets and expert demo tips
- Enjoy mouthwatering samples from award winning barbecue champions
- Enter to win a free grill, prizes and more!
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The Donna H. Myers Barbecue Leadership Award
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Thursday, March 12 • Outdoor Burn Cook-off Tent Booth #4288
During the Big Green Egg Cook-off Event, HPBA and
Casual Living
magazine will present the Donna H. Myers Barbecue Leadership Award to John Henry.
John is the founder and proprietor of John
Henry's Food Products, a Houston-based company that sells
award-winning rubs, sauces and other BBQ accessories.
John
is known nationally and internationally
for his culinary expertise. He spent 20
years as the head of the Culinary Service
Department for the Houston Community
College Systems where he oversaw the
training of future chefs specializing in
spices, rubs, and sauces. Many of these
students became nationally-acclaimed
chefs in their own right. John has also
handled a presidential inaugural dinner
for President Bush and 20,000 guests in 1989. For spreading the joy of barbecue to new and experienced
chefs and even a president, we recognize John's remarkable
accomplishments with this year's Donna H. Myers award.
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The Fire Time Podcast – Live Episode
Hosted by Tim Reed
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Friday, March 13
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11:00am-12:00pm
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Booth #601
Most of our industry is made up of family businesses—which can be both a blessing and a curse. Join Tim Reed as he interviews Stephen Schroeter (co-CEO, Napoleon) and Grant Falco (Owner, Falco’s) about the dynamics of family businesses in today’s market. This conversation will cover:
- The similarities of family business regardless of the size of your company,
- What kinds of boundaries should be set up to protect your family from being run over by the business, and
- How to harness the relationships within your family to take your business where it’s never gone before.
Don’t miss the chance to learn what you need to take your family business to the next level!
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Vesta Awards Ceremony and Wine Reception
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Friday, March 13 • 4:45pm • La Nouvelle Ballroom
In addition to the New Product Pavilion, new products can be entered for
Hearth & Home
magazine's Vesta Awards.
Winners and finalists will be featured in
Hearth & Home’s
April issue. Now in its 20th year, the Vesta Awards are a respected and prestigious part of the HPBExpo.
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HPBExpo 2020 Mobile App Is Now Available
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The show mobile app conveniently allows you to plan your route, research and schedule appointments with exhibitors, manage your education, show events, and much more.
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New Product Spotlight Sessions
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Attend a presentation on select new products in the New Product Pavilion – hear directly from the exhibitors in the New Product Pavilion about their new featured products! A schedule of these presentations will be available in the
Show Guide
, the Mobile App, and on signage in the Pavilion onsite.
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Better Business Practices, Technical Understanding, and Certifications: Expo Education
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The
HPBExpo Education
Program will equip you with the knowledge (and the continuing education credits) you need to stay ahead of your competition. This year there are four exclusive education sessions only available at EXPO. They are:
- Showroom Design,
- Win More with a Marketing Strategy,
- Sales Leadership,
- HPBA Hearth & BBQ Consumer Research Survey Results.
Be sure to check out the full program
schedule
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New in 2020, online exams will be available onsite. Attendees can conveniently take exams throughout the duration of HPBExpo 2020 by registering for an allotted time of their choosing. With ten computers available, space will be limited, so registering early will be critical in getting the date and time that works best for you. Additionally, the exams will be graded upon submission, providing almost instantaneous results. For complete details, contact the NFI Office at 703-524-8030.
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Unique Training Opportunity at EXPO
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"Until Help Arrives”
By Steve Gagnon
You are the first link in the chain of survival! This session will teach you basic skills to keep people with life-threatening medical emergencies alive until professional help arrives. Please note: The first 15 people to register will receive a free
CAT tourniquet
. The rest will have it mailed to them after Expo.
This course is 3 hours and requires
PRE-REGISTRATION
and an additional fee of
$19.00.
To PRE-REGISTER for Steve's class on Thursday March 12th from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm in New Orleans, click below.
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Curious about a real-life example of a life saved? A Police Officer in Baltimore was saved thanks to knowledge and use of tourniquet. Click on the picture to the right to go to the article.
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Successful In-House Training
Jerry Isenhour
Join industry veteran trainer, Jerry Isenhour, for this session on how to develop your own in-house training program. In this presentation, Jerry will share with you the ingredients of a successful trainer, how to build content and how to set up a tracking, measurement and assessment process for your team.
Jerry will share recognized training processes that provide the maximum return on investment. Be sure to attend this all-important session that provides you the tools to build your own successful training program.
To attend Jerry's class on Wednesday March 11th at 1:00 pm in New Orleans, be sure to get your Education Passport by clicking below.
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Have Questions About the NSPS? Join Us for a Class at Expo
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Wednesday, March 11 | 11:00 am | Room 291/292 of the Convention Center
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Retailers, distributors, and manufacturers’ representatives: Join us for a review of what is required by the upcoming NSPS going into effect on May 15, 2020. Led by HPBA’s Senior Manager – Government Affairs, Rachel Feinstein, this meeting will be a full hour dedicated to reviewing what’s required today and after May 15, 2020. We’ll answer any and all questions that you have.
Do you know whether you can install a Step 1 stove after the May 15, 2020 effective date if it was sold before the deadline? What are the rules for donating a stove to a nonprofit organization? Can you sell used stoves after the effective date?
If you aren’t sure of the answers to these questions, this is a must-attend. If you sell wood- or pellet-burning products, your business may depend on you being familiar with this law. An education passport or education purchase is required to attend this class. [
Download the session flyer here
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HPBExpo 2021 Priority Booth & Housing Selection
Nashville, TN
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March 3-6, 2021
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Exhibitors should take advantage of the opportunity to se
lect prime booth space for the 2021 Expo in Nashville, TN. Appointment times for priority point holders ar
e posted
online
. If you have questions or are interested in priority exhibit space, visit the Priority Booth 2657 during the following hours:
Thursday, March 12
(1:00pm-5:00pm);
Friday, March 13
(9:00am-5:00pm)’; and,
Saturday, March 14
(9:00am-12:30pm).
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HPBExpo 2021 Housing Selection
HPBExpo's official housing partner, onPeak, will be on-site taking attendee and exhibitor hotel reservations for HPBExpo 2021 in Nashville, TN. HPBExpo 2021 housing reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis in Registration and in the exhibit hall at booth 2457.
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American Keeper of the Flame Award
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During the week of February 10, HPBA presented two outstanding members of Congress with our inaugural American Keeper of the Flame Awards. This year’s awardees were Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Representative Collin Peterson (D-MN). Both have shown extraordinary commitment to the hearth industry and its future success. In the past few years, each introduced legislation that would have extended the effective date of the NSPS Step 2 (if enacted) and both have made numerous outreach attempts to regulatory agencies on behalf of the industry. In the future, this award will be given to one Senator and one Representative each session of Congress (every two years) who have gone above and beyond to help the hearth and/or barbecue industry.
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Reminder!
HPBA has a new banking relationship with Bank of America, and our SunTrust accounts are now closed. For wiring information, please contact
Robert Washington
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NEW PAYMENT ADDRESS:
Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association
P.O. Box 412397
Boston, MA 02241-2397
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Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association
1901 North Moore Street, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: (703) 522-0086
Fax: (703) 522-0177
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