The Hearth, Patio, Barbecue Education Foundation (HPBEF) named Jesse Doucette of Crown Chimney the 2025 Trainer of the Year. Presented at HPBExpo25, the award recognizes Doucette’s leadership in workforce development
The Rocky Mountain Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (RMHPBA) held its Annual Gathering on June 6–7 at the Grand Hyatt Vail, bringing together 59 attendees for education, networking, and industry
On June 6, California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) board voted 7-5 to reject proposed rules (PAR 1111 and PAR 1121) that would have phased out residential gas
The North East Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (NEHPBA) held its 40th Anniversary Celebration May 4–7, 2025, in Saratoga Springs, New York, bringing together hearth, patio, and barbecue professionals from
The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) is calling on industry members to support the bipartisan Energy Choice Act introduced in the U.S. House (H.R. 3699) and Senate (S. 1945),
HPBA Pacific held its Education Day on May 12, 2025, at Custom Fireside in Sacramento, California, bringing together industry professionals for a day of education, networking, and live demonstrations. The
June 3 marks National Patio Day—the perfect seasonal milestone to launch into summer. As temperatures rise, patios become much more than just backyards. They evolve into extensions of our homes,
Kris Richardson, President & Founder of RPG Brands, steps into his new role as the incoming board chair of the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA). Succeeding Henry Hall, Immediate
Barbecue is more than just a cooking method—it’s a language of community, culture, and connection. From small-town cookouts to large-scale festivals, barbecues play a central role in bringing people together.
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