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Best Western PLUS Hood River Inn
May 11-12, 2026
Register: Click HERE (though NWHPBA website)
Agenda
Tentative
Monday, May 11
10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Golf Tournament - Indian Creek Golf Club, 3605 Brookside Drive, Hood River
1:00 - 5:00 pm - TECHNICAL WORKSHOP - TBD
4:00 - 6:00 pm - Welcome Reception with Exhibits. Join us for social time with drinks followed by dinner. Wear your best Hawaiian shirt!
6:00 - 8:00 pm - Dinner and Entertainment.
Tuesday, May 12
7:00 - 9:00 am – Breakfast & Coffee, dedicated time to Visit Exhibitors, Sponsor Updates
8:00 - 12:00 pm - CONCURRENT SESSION - NFI Test Review Class, Hearth Design Specialist (Course only. Exams are done online) - Rich Sedgwick, National Fireplace Institute
8:00 - 12:00 pm - TECHNICAL WORKSHOP - Gas trouble Shooting: electronic ignition, IPI systems, Speaker TBD
9:00 - 9:30 am - HPBA Update - Jason Tolleson, Virtual Welcome by HPBA staff
9:30 – 10:15 am – Natural Gas Update - NW Natural, NW Gas Association
10:15 – 10:45 am – Break, Visit Exhibitors
10:45 - 11:45 am - Government Affairs Overview - Caroline Logue, Jason Tolleson, Harvey Gail
11:45 - 12:30 – Lunch, Visit Exhibitors
12:30 – 1:15 pm – NW & Oregon HPBA Affiliate Membership Meetings (break out rooms)
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - CONCURRENT SESSION, Continued - NFI Review Class (Course only. Exams are done online) - Rich Sedgwick, National Fireplace Institute, 1:00 - 4:00 pm - TECHNICAL WORKSHOP - Electricity 101: Electric fireplaces, volts amps hertz, basic electricity, electric fireplace sizing, Hot Tubs, when s a permit required, how much can we touch, low voltage, Speaker TBD
1:15 – 2:15 pm – Roundtable Discussions: Do I need a permit for that? Working with general contractors; topics from EXPO's roundtable sessions.
2:15 – 2:30 pm – Break , Visit Exhibitors
2:30 – 3:30 pm – Employment Law, Speaker TBD
3:30 - 4:30 pm - Artificial Intelligence in Your Business: It's not as hard as you think. A hands on, "let's try it" session. Workshop Leader, Ryan Gail, MBA
Registration Rates
- HPBA member registration: $145
- Non-member registration: $200
- Booths and Sponsors, see below. Rates include registration for booth and sponsor attendees.
NFI Certification Class 
- For the NFI Review Course, register for $75 which covers food, breaks, room rental. But also register for the course itself through the link to the NFI website. MORE INFO
Hotel Info
Rooms at the Best Western PLUS Hood River Inn, 1108 East Marina Way, Hood River, OR. Rates:
Economy / Non view double queen: $159
Non view king: $149
Riverview queen: $179
Riverview double queen: $199
Riverview king: $189
All rooms are plus 9.5% tax. Call to book your room: 1-800-828-7873. Mention Hearth Patio Barbecue Association when you book to be on the room block.
Room booking deadline April 15, 2026.
Be a Sponsor and Exhibitor! Be a sponsor, have a booth! We will have an extended, uninterrupted trade show on Monday, May 11 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and 8:00 am - 9:00 am on May 12. During this time all sponsors can make a short presentation or have an interview. All sponsors and exhibitors receive logo placement on the website, onsite signage, and an attendee list. Note: HPBA policy requires all exhibitors (reps, distributors and manufacturers) to be current, paid members of HPBA. Title Sponsor: $2,000 (Includes 4 registrations, 1 spot available) Exhibit Booth: $800 (includes 2 registrations) Technical Workshop Sponsor: Includes use of classroom for 4 hours, three spots available: $1,200 Meal and Break Sponsor: $600 (Includes 1 registration and choice of breaks, lunch or reception sponsorships, 6 spots available) Go to the registration page on the NWHPBA website to reserve your booth or sponsorship. Click HERE Brought to you by
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