OHPBA-NWHPBA Annual Meeting 2023
May 4-5, 2023
Best Western PLUS Hood River Inn
Hood River is a really fun town just 45 minutes from Portland. The Best Western is right on the river with fantastic views. Nearby, watch windsurfers and kite boarders. Hood River is the windsurfing capital of the world. Downtown, enjoy numerous coffee shops, pubs, and restaurants.
Registration: Attendee fees are $100 for HPBA members, $140 for non-members, $500 for exhibitors, $250 for meal/event sponsors
Fun Stuff:
- Golf Tournament - Indian Creek Golf Club, May 4 , time TBD
- Welcome Reception - Full Sail Brewing, Hood River, May 4, 5 - 7 pm
Seminar Topics:
- 10-Step Execution Process for a Perfect Job Start to Finish
- How to Create an Amazing Showroom Environment
- Government Affairs Hot Topics
- Wood/Biomass Update
- Connecting and Motivating Gen Z Employees
Optional NFI Training:
- NFI CORE class (morning); Gas review course (afternoon)
- Registration required through NFI website (see instructions here)
- Testing is done later, online.
Speakers, agenda: Click HERE
Sponsor Form PDF: Click HERE
Exhibit tables: Best Western has a nice room right next to the main room for exhibit tables. These are $500 and include two registrations and all meals.
Event Sponsors: Select your sponsorship for our welcome social (currently being planned at Full Sail Brewing Company on Thursday night) or for breakfast or lunch on Friday. Your support includes your logo/link on the website, your logo on slides during the event, and a live sponsor interview (2 minutes) during the meeting. Your sponsorship helps pay our speaker fees. Cost $250.
Hotel: Rooms at the Best Western PLUS Hood River Inn are being held for Thursday night, May 4. A total of 30 rooms have been blocked. Rates are from $149 - $189 per night, plus tax. Book rooms by April 10, 2023, to guarantee availability. Call 1-800-828-7873 and mention "Hearth Patio Barbecue Conference."
Questions: Harvey Gail, OHPBA Executive Director, harvey@prsalem.com, 503-585-8254 ext 308 or Katie Bohocky, NWHPBA Executive Director, nwhpba@aminc.org
Thank you Sponsors!
