NEHPBA 40th Anniversary: "Riding the Flames!"

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(Scroll down to see the testimonials from this year and past year's events!)

 See what our members have to say!

"Congrats on a great annual NEHPBA event.  I wanted to share a few thoughts with you regarding the show. The NEHPBA show really stands out. Your affiliate has incredible participation from the dealers in the territory.  Additionally, the NE territory has some topnotch distributors and reps to support the industry (and the dealers) in the area.  I can’t imagine how the event would have turned out if the weather would have cooperated. I know I don’t have to point it out, but across the country, our industry is full of men.  Many of which are aging and appear to have no apparent succession plan.  I am impressed with the young leadership that I saw representing the dealers (owners, buyers, technicians,…) in the NE part of the country.  Additionally, in my opinion, the NE chapter establishes a benchmark in what I’d like our industry to eventually look at a national level.  From the board to the distributors, to the dealers, and to the reps, the chapter is packed full of professional and smart women who are leading the industry on a successful path.  Everyone should agree that it’s not important to just have diversity, but to have diversity AND have highly intelligent and qualified people in every role is rare and refreshing.  That is clearly the recipe for success for the NEHPBA. Again, congrats on a great show and here’s to many more."  – Kent Parker, VP of Sales, SKYTECH PRODUCTS GROUP

"The retailer best practices panel was the best ever. Nobody should have missed that meeting!" - Bret Watson, CEO/President, Jotul North America

"I want to thank you for all NEHPBA does for us, you're truly amazing." - Cory Simmons, The Stove Shoppe

"It was so fun up there in Saratoga with you all. Thanks for all that you do!" - John Forshaw, Forshaw

"I film and photograph a lot of events, but I realized I love to do it because I love THIS event! The energy, the people, the passion - every year, it reminds me why I love what I do. Grateful to be part of it again!” – Ted Borgman, Bright Spot Films (Your photographer & videographer!)

"Thank you @nehpba.org for inviting me to be the keynote speaker for the 40th anniversary conference. I had a blast sharing my journey, connecting with the attendees and delivering the message to ride the flames to success." - Darin Bibeau, #EverydayGSD

"Great event!!! Ty!!!! Loved all the talks. Very informative. Fun, relaxing well run event. We will be definitely booking to return every year!! :)" - Andy Parker, RodstationUSA

 Testimonials from past NEHPBA events:

“If a sales rep had half the information taught in the NFI HDS course, a business could sell something to every person who walked in the door." - Jesse Doucette, Crown Chimney, NH

“Thank you for all the hard work that was put into this event. I found it knowledgeable and beneficial.” - NEHPBA Event Attendee 2022

“First of all, I would like to express my appreciation for all the hard work the board has done, and especially for bringing together such a helpful and informative conference. The information presented was helpful, and the atmosphere was so positive. And the food was fantastic and the venue was beautiful and comfortable.“ - Carrie Swan, Black Swan Fireside Hearth & Home, CT

"If you're in the Hearth, Patio or Barbeque industry in the Northeast you need to be involved and support your Association. Progress and action work in numbers!" - Kirk Meloney, Ray Murray Inc, MA

"The dealers that I talked to there and since, had a great time, loved the breakouts, especially the Hiring and Retention one.  Also lots of comments about Electrification and gas bans, some were not aware of how crazy things have gone." - Jeff Souther, Northeast Distribution, NH

"Thanks for all NEHPBA does! Much appreciated!” - Patricia Giumarra, Vineyard Hearth Patio & Spa, MA

“The smaller group is great.  We should have done these meetings a long time ago.“- 2018 Attendee

"I didn't realize NEHPBA did all it does for us.  There really is strength in numbers“- 2018 Attendee