April 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.
April 2026 HPBExpo26 brought the Hearth, Barbecue, and Outdoor Living industry together in New Orleans at a moment of real transition. Across four days, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, service providers, and
April 2026 We recently interviewed Loretta Dolan, a retired HPBA member with a long and illustrious career. Read on to find out more about her life, her advice, and reflections on retirement. Loretta Dolan has
Top row, from left to right: Kip Rumens, Travis Industries; Paul Nigon, Napoleon Products; Jill McClure, Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, President & CEO; Andrew Hasek, Hearth & Home Technologies,
The HPBExpo26 Ultimate Awards Show held on Friday, March 20, 2026, was a standout, standing-room-only event that honored the individuals shaping the hearth, barbecue, and outdoor living industry. These awards
On Tuesday, January 27, HPBA Pacific hosted their annual Pacific Lobby Day at the California State Legislature in Sacramento, California. Attendees met with 18 state legislative offices and representatives from
On February 20, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that broad global tariffs imposed under emergency powers during the Trump administration were unlawful. The Court found that the president exceeded authority under
As winter cold spreads across the U.S., homeowners can consider secondary heat sources for added comfort and better energy management all season long. ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2026
The Michigan House of Representatives approved bipartisan legislation, House Bill 4486, that would prevent local governments from banning natural gas or propane appliances, including stoves, water heaters, and furnaces. The
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