North Central HPBA Hosts Annual Event in Wisconsin Dells, WI

North Central HPBA brought together 135 members June 1–3 at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI, for its Annual Event. The multi-day event combined education, golf, a shooting welcome party, a cocktail reception, and other networking activities.

“The NCHPBA offers sporting clays and golf as a fun event the day before the meeting,” said Karen Arpino, Executive Director of North Central HPBA. “Both events saw record attendance. This cocktail party is the kickoff and appreciation party for our members.”

The Annual Event featured service & installation courses along with a panel featuring Blaze King Vice President Chris Neufeld, HPBA Senior Director of Government Affairs Jason Tolleson, Tim Rethlak of Traction Coaching, and Mechanical Engineer at Stove Builder International Guillaume Thibodeau-Fortin, about challenges facing the hearth industry.

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