About the Show
What
The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo is North America's largest indoor/outdoor living show with over 450 exhibitors who display and demonstrate hearth products, pools & spas, casual furniture, barbecues, and accessory products. Each year the show attracts over 11,000 attendees including specialty retailers, installing distributors, HVAC contractors, and LP and hardware dealers.
HPBExpo is open to trade only.
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Where
Reno Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada – www.visitrenotahoe.com
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When
Exposition: Thursday, March 19 – Saturday, March 21, 2009
Education: Wednesday, March 18 – Saturday, March 21, 2009top
Important Dates
| September 1, 2008 | Housing opens online, by fax, by mail, and by phone. |
| September 1, 2008 | Pre-Registration opens online, by fax, and by mail. |
| January 26, 2009 | Badge mailing begins. Membership dues and registration fees, if applicable, must be paid to receive badges by mail. International companies must pick up badges onsite. |
| February 13, 2009 | Last day to receive a hotel room in the HPBA block at the special, discounted HPBA prices. |
| February 23, 2009 | Registration deadline to receive badge(s) by mail. After this date, you must pick-up your badge(s) in Reno. |
| March 16, 2009 | Final Pre-Registration deadline. |
Badges
| Pre-Registration Fees * | On-Site Fees * | |
| Member complimentary badges | Free | Free |
| Additional badges over COMP allotment | $50 each | $75 |
| Non-Member Badge | $75 each | $75 |
* Member and Non-Member Exhibitors receive 2 COMP badges for every 100 sq. ft. purchased.
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Education Fees
| Member | Non-Member | |
| Education Passport | $79 | $229 |
| NFI Certification Package: (manual, exam, review course) |
$379 | $529 |
| NFI Certification Renewal: (for currently certified specialists whose certifications expire in 2009) |
$279 | $429 |
Camera Policy
Cameras will be allowed on the show floor, but no picture taking, including cell phone pictures is allowed without the express approval of a company representative in the exhibitor booth that is being photographed.
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Children
In accordance with display rules & regulations and security measures, children under the age of 12 are prohibited from entering the trade show floor at any time, including infants. There will be no exceptions to this rule. Children 12 and older must have a badge to enter exhibit halls.
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Exposition Hours
| Thursday, March 19 | 9:00am – 5:00pm |
| Friday, March 20 | 9:00am – 5:00pm |
| Saturday, March 21 | 9:00am – 5:00pm |
Education Hours: (subject to change)
| Wednesday, March 18 | 8:30am – 12 Noon, 1:00pm – 4:30pm |
| Thursday, March 19 | 8:30am – 12 Noon, 1:00pm – 4:30pm |
| Friday, March 20 | 8:30am – 12 Noon, 1:00pm – 4:30pm |
NFI Certification Exam Hours: (subject to change)
| Wednesday, March 18 | 4:00pm – 7:30pm |
| Thursday, March 19 | 4:00pm – 7:30pm |
| Friday, March 20 | 4:00pm – 7:30pm |
| Saturday, March 21 | 8:30am – 12 Noon |
Registration Hours
| Tuesday, March 17 | 1:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Wednesday, March 18 | 7:30am – 5:00pm |
| Thursday, March 19 | 7:30am – 5:00pm |
| Friday, March 20 | 7:30am – 5:00pm |
| Saturday, March 21 | 7:30am – 5:00pm |
HPBA Hotel Reservations
Click here to reserve a hotel room online or call the HPBA Housing Connection at (866) 365-1113 (Domestic Toll Free) or (801) 505-4139 (International); fax (801) 355-0250, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-6pm MST.
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Travel Information
HPBA has negotiated with Omega World Travel Meetings & Incentives to help you with your air travel, rental car, and travel insurance needs. If you would like them to make arrangements for you, please call (866) 524-2516, Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:30 pm CST.
Or you may handle your travel needs on your own. Below are some helpful links to get you started.
Book rentals by clicking on the Hertz logo or call (800) 654-2240 (US, Canada, and Toronto) and outside of these areas call (405) 749-4434; available 24 hours. Advise agent that you are attending the HPBExpo 2009 and reference CV #048B0001.
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Airport Shuttle Information
The airport is just 10 minutes away from downtown. All HPBA Official Hotels offer complimentary shuttles to and from the airport.
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HPBA Hotel Shuttle Service
HPBA will offer shuttle bus service from Peppermill, Grand Sierra, Silver Legacy, and Eldorado to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.
Please note the Atlantis is connected to the Center via skywalk. No shuttle service will be provided.
Service will be from 7:00am to 6:00pm with two exceptions. Wednesday’s last run from the convention center will be at 5:00pm instead of 6:00pm, and Friday’s last run from the convention center will be at 7:30pm.
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Wheelchair and Scooter Rental:
Information will be available soon.
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Reno Transportation & Parking
Please go to www.visitrenotahoe.com/plan_your_trip/transportation for rates and information.
Parking –
General Public
There is a charge of seven dollars ($7) per vehicle or per parking space unit, whichever is greater. For example, RV units will be charged according to the number of spaces used.
Exhibitor/Vendors
Unlimited In/Out privileges are provided to exhibitors/vendors who purchase an Exhibitor pass. The seven-dollar ($7) per-day exhibitor pass may be purchased from the RSCC Security Department and is valid only for Lots D & E located on the east side of the convention center. Should Lots D & E be full, overflow parking for exhibitors/vendors will be directed to the north end of Lot C.
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Taxi Rates & Information
Please go to www.visitrenotahoe.com/plan_your_trip/transportation/taxis for rates and information.
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