NWHPBA is excited to host our first interactive online educational event, "How to Use Social Media". While we are sad we cannot meet in person for our typical Annual Meeting, NWHPBA is dedicated to supporting our members during the time of COVID-19.

Social Media is critical for your business during these times!!!

A big thank you to Travis Industries , our Title Sponsor for this event!

Led by Colleen Kittridge from Travis Industries, each attendee will learn all you need to know on "How to Use Social Media" including, where to start, different platforms, how to sign up, advertising, boosting posts, and more!

Please join us on Tuesday, May 19th at 9:00am online for this event.

***The private zoom meeting link will be distributed via email on Friday, May 15th to every email registered. If you have questions, please email nwhpba@aminc.org .
What:
"How to Use Social Media":
An Online Interactive Educational Event

When:
Tuesday, May 19th, 2020

TIme:
9:00am-10:15am

Cost:
$20 for Main Participant
$5 for each Additional Participant
Presented by:
Colleen Kittridge
Presenter Bio:
Hi all! I'm Colleen, a sales rep for Travis Industries in the Pacific Northwest. I've been officially in the industry for almost three years now, but unofficially for my entire life. As a second generation industry member I love being able to see where the industry has come from and how it has changed over the years. One of the most important things we can do is to make sure we continue that path of change and see what we can do to even further improve our business and our industry. 

Being a member of the younger generation I have been around technology and social media my entire life for personal use but throughout college courses I was exposed to a number of ways to use technology to improve your business and that trend continued as I entered the industry. Some of our members have excelled in their use of technology and I think that knowledge is important for everyone in our industry to have. I want to help take away the confusion and intimidation behind technology and social media and hopefully this presentation will help you feel more comfortable using it for yourself! 
Thank you to our Title Sponsor,
Travis Industries!!!
HPBA NSPS Webinar
Being Prepared for the NSPS May 15 th  Effective Date
 
The May 15, 2020 NSPS Step 2 deadline to sell your Step 1 inventory is nearly upon us and everyone needs to be ready.
 
Please join us on Wednesday, May 13 th  at 3:00 pm EDT for a webinar to discuss the lack of sell-through for Step 1 appliances, the  option to donate freestanding woodstoves , what exactly comes into effect May 15 th , and answer any questions you may have.
 
Register  Here
 
There has been a flurry of activity over the past few weeks with the EPA belatedly considering sell-through in response to COVID-19. We had expected to hear from the EPA on Friday, May 8 th , but that is not happening. Sell-through is still being considered by EPA, but is encountering many unforeseen hurdles.
 
So, what does that mean for you? Join us on this webinar to hear everything we’ve learned about the latest activities and how we got to where we are.
 
Learn about the option to donate unsold Step 1 freestanding woodstoves to help needy communities and get charitable donation tax credits for your business.
 
Review the contents of HPBA’s  NSPS Toolkit for Retailers  and make sure you understand what is happening on Friday, May 15 th , 2020.
 
What: “Being Prepared for the NSPS May 15 th  Effective Date”
When: Wednesday, May 13 th , 2020
Time: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm EDT (12:00 pm to 1:00 pm PDT)
An Update on Construction in WA
NWHPBA is here for you as construction has restarted.

The new FAQ sent out by the Governor now specifically states that fireplaces that cannot be put into place without violating the six foot rule CANNOT be put into place until Phase 2.

See below documents for additional support.
If you have any specific questions on this event, please email nwhpba@aminc.org .