HPBA Pacific

HPBA Pacific wants to shine a light on the folks at West End Brick & Fire in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
They are a family-owned and operated business. Chuck and Loretta Nuño and their staff generously support our affiliate.
But not only that, they are a proud supporter of HPBA.
In this case here, they are hosting Kozy Heat for a workshop.

Thank you for all you do for us. We appreciate it.

Thanks to everyone that attended our Northern California mixer sponsored by Regency Fireplace Products! We appreciate everyone that came out. Can't wait to see you at our Northern California Holiday Dinner scheduled for December 9!

There's still time to join us in NorCal for some good food and fun at the Plank in Oakland this Thursday! Sign up now! FREE! HPBA Pacific board members will be there, reps and industry colleagues.

www.hpbapacific.org Bring your best pool, ping pong, and bocce ball game and join HPBA Pacific and Regency Fireplace Products at Plank for an afternoon of fun! This event is for retailers and service companies in Northern California who want to meet up with other fireplace professionals in the Bay! Register by August 1...

New gas hearth appliances usually feature electronic ignition systems, but the wide variety of options can overwhelm installers and technicians. Hands-on training for all models is impractical due to logistics and costs, making it difficult to cover everything in one class.

To tackle this, NFI has created a new electronic ignition class with Southeast HPBA. This class will explain the four main types of electronic ignition systems from Dexen, SIT, and Maxitrol, using a blend of classroom instruction and video clips for clarity.

The class consists of four sections: an introduction and basic skills followed by dedicated sections for each brand. Participants can choose to take all sections or select only what’s relevant to them. The entire class lasts 2 hours, with each section being approximately 30 minutes long, offering 0.5 Technical CEUs for each.

The course can be found in the HE@RTH Online Training Subscription Catalog by searching for “Electronic Ignition” or course number 8520.

On behalf of HPBA Pacific, we want to thank Debbie Ewens and her staff at the Warm Hearth store in the San Diego area for generously hosting our hands-on gas training event this week.
Her crew went way over and above to make it an excellent event. Thank you again Debbie. We appreciate it.

Ready to kick off our Hands On Tech Training Southern California event! Thank you Debbie Ewens for hosting us!

HPBA Pacific thanks Nick Pulone with Aero General Insurance Services for hosting an Angels baseball game for several of us in the hearth industry. It was a good time. The Angels won that game and then treated the crowd to a fireworks show afterwards.

Solid-Fuel Inserts & Hearth-Mounted Stove Information Update!

With the changes to solid-fuel inserts and hearth-mounted stoves and the pending publication of the new bi-national standards, HPBA has prepared an update summary that may help to answer questions from manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and installers. The summary is available below.
https://www.hpba.org/Portals/26/Committees/Government%20Affairs/GA%20Public%20Docs/Insert%20Standards%20Info%20Sheet.pdf

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Thanks for joining us at our Summer Social! We had a great crew from Ontario to San Diego and all over! Join us at our next event…visit www.hpbapacific.org to see our full event line up!

"Calif. vineyard touts propane amid bans"
Calistoga producers say the natural gas is more reliable than the electric grid.

Read full article below!

Calif. vineyard touts propane amid bans Calistoga producers say the natural gas is more reliable than the electric grid.

HPBA WELCOMES NEW GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT LEAD

HPBA announces a new addition to its senior leadership team: Jason Tolleson joins HPBA as Senior Director of Government Affairs, after serving as Government Affairs Manager for Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2012.

At Harley-Davidson, Tolleson was responsible for engaging public officials and advocating for policy changes at all levels of government throughout the United States, Canada, and Latin America. During his tenure, Tolleson served with numerous national and international trade associations, promoting industry initiatives and safety campaigns.

Previously, Tolleson worked as Government and Public Affairs Manager for an industry association representing the automotive aftermarket industry. In addition to helping pass several legislative initiatives across the country, he also played a key role in establishing a state legislative caucus to support these efforts.

“Jason has impressive experience in an industry with similar challenges to those we face at HPBA,” said HPBA President & CEO Jill McClure. “His track record and professionalism made him the frontrunner throughout our search process, and we’re excited to welcome him to the team.”

Tolleson started his government affairs career on Capitol Hill working for a congressman from his home state of Hawaii, then with a Washington, D.C., lobbying firm, representing local governments. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science with a focus on U.S. government and constitutional law.

Come join us for Happy Hour! Some appetizers and your first drink included. Love to see you there!

https://www.hpbapacific.org/new/event/so-cal-mixer-at-golden-road-anaheim/ #!event-register/2024/7/22/socal-mixer-at-golden-road-brewery-members-only

Great news for Santa Rosa dealers and industry members!

Santa Rosa, CA Suspends Enforcement of Electrification Ordinance | NPGA Propane is clean American energy that’s got the power to get the job done well. Propane businesses are in every community and the industry is proud to serve our customers across the country. Learn more at www.npga.org

"Napa County code that encourages all-electric new homes gets OK from supervisors"
It encourages all-electric residential construction by default in the unincorporated county by adding energy use reduction requirements. The county expects these will cut down on the health and climate impacts associated with natural gas.

Read full article below!

Napa County code that encourages all-electric new homes gets OK from supervisors It encourages all-electric residential construction by default in the unincorporated county by adding energy use reduction requirements. The county expects these will cut down on the health and climate impacts associated with natural gas.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Independence Day!

Governor Newsom recently delivered his 2024 State of the State Address. You can watch the 28 minute video below!

Governor Newsom Delivers 2024 State of the State Address FOLLOW UShttps://www.instagram.com/cagovernorhttps://www.twitter.com/cagovernorhttps://www.facebook.com/cagovernorhttps://www.tiktok.com/://w...

New Podcast Alert!

How can your business make a difference with elected officials for our industry? By inviting them into your business.

In this episode, Grant Falco talks with Corey Krill and John Crouch of the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association about the incredible impact that small businesses have on elected officials. As election season draws near, our industry can create important relationships with legislators to help educate about our industry.

It may feel like there isn't enough time in the whirlwind of the day to take on another task, but investing in a relationship with your elected officials is more important than you know and it's something that can make a tangible difference.

Don't miss this episode! https://bit.ly/45qh48Q

With changing employment laws, small businesses are often left exposed and open to costly risks. It is essential for employers of all sizes to maintain compliance and awareness.

As an HPBA member benefit, join this free webinar ($150 for non-members) on June 18 at 2 PM EST (11 AM PT | 1 PM CT).

Send your questions in advance to [email protected] to have the hosting attorney answer live on the webinar.

Our experienced employment attorney will lead the webinar and review key concepts and regulations regarding minimum wage, overtime, hours worked, exemptions for salaried employees, and enforcement mechanisms. Topics covered include:

· Minimum wage regulations, including permissible deductions for employers.
· Overtime rules, defining qualifying hours and compensation, and compliance methods.
· Identifying compensable working time for wage and hour purposes.
· Major exemptions for salaried employees (executive, administrative, professional, outside sales).
· Enforcement mechanisms by the Department of Labor and through private litigation.

Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7st8P9XdRMCxFbB6XGgfLg #/registration

Governor Newsom Unveils Revised State Budget, Prioritizing Balanced Solutions for a Leaner, More Efficient Government

Watch Governor Newsom’s May Revised presentation here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1IHB4c6Bgo

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Governor’s revised budget proposal closes both this year’s remaining $27.6 billion budget shortfall and next year’s projected $28.4 billion deficit while preserving many key services that Californians rely on — including education, housing, health care, and food assistance.

Governor Newsom Releases Revised Budget Plan Governor Gavin Newsom releases his revised 2024-25 state budget proposal.FOLLOW UShttps://www.instagram.com/cagovernorhttps://www.twitter.com/cagovernorhttps...

This week, the HPBA Pacific Board made the decision to reschedule the Pacific Summit event from May 20 & 21 to September 16 & 17. This decision was made with the intention of ensuring that all our sponsors, partners, vendors, speakers, and guests have the best possible experience at our local affiliate events.

We understand that this may cause some inconvenience, and we want to assure you that we will work with all our partners and registered guests to either move your registration to September or process a full refund for you. We apologize for the late change in dates for this event.

Our focus continues to be providing important education to all our members, and we have two hands-on training sessions scheduled for this summer in San Diego and Sacramento. We encourage you to participate in these events! You can register and learn more about them here:https://www.hpbapacific.org/new/events/

Thank you!

Events Archive - HPBA Pacific | Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association August 6 - August 7 Hands On Training Class at Warm Hearth, San Diego Warm Hearth 8748 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA, United States This technical training is geared towards individuals with a basic understanding of gas hearth appliances. We will be building on your existing foundation of knowledge and....

The City of Mountain View repealed its gas ban:

Mountain View proposes to reverse ban on gas appliances for new construction In an abrupt reversal to its building requirements, Mountain View plans to roll back its ban on gas appliances in new homes and commercial developments to comply with federal law.

Thank you Fireplaces Plus, Inc. for a great day of education, networking, and fun! It is nice to bring together our community of Southern California Fireplace industry professionals!

Great start to our Valor Fireplaces training at Fireplaces Plus!

The Copperfield Chimney Supply Academy is ready to dive into multiple education sessions with our Expo attendees!

Kicking off the HPBExpo with two fabulous keynotes Jill McClure and Tim Reed!