HPBA was recently featured in The Fire Time Magazine with an article titled “HPBA: Past, Present, and Vision for a Thriving Future.” Over the past two years, HPBA has modernized operations, strengthened financial stability, and enhanced member value by eliminating post-pandemic debt, revitalizing HPBExpo, and strengthening advocacy efforts. Moving forward, HPBA is committed to driving innovation, supporting workforce development, and ensuring a sustainable future for the industry.
June 2026 The HPBA Government Affairs Leadership Academy (GALA) develops the next generation of industry leaders by helping participants understand how government decisions affect the hearth, patio, and barbecue industry.
Congratulations to John Forshaw, who received the Emerging Leader Award at the HPBExpo26 Ultimate Awards Show on Friday, March 20, 2026. The Emerging Leader Award celebrates a rising professional who has spent
June 2026 MidStates HPBA Burn & Learn 2026 returned to Perrysburg, Ohio, May 12–13, bringing together industry professionals from across the region for two days of hands-on training, networking, and
