A spotlight on the performance of HPBExpo 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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1 A spotlight on the performance of HPBExpo 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. Bright Ideas in Music City. EXHIBITION: MARCH 8-10, 2018 µ EDUCATION: MARCH 7-9, 2018 µ MUSIC CITY CENTER µ NASHVILLE, TN

2 We were able to conduct productive, face-to-face meetings with our current suppliers and found some great new products. We were also able to squeeze in some fun too! 2018 Attendee Electrifying energy. Glowing reviews. Undeniable buzz... HPBExpo 2018 once again proved to be the main stage for the indoor-outdoor lifestyle industry. The latest hearth, patio, and barbecue products that headlined Music City Center captivated an audience of 7,673 Registered Attendees from around the world. Standing-room-only education sessions, a lively Outdoor Burn Area, and several brand new events rivaled the excitement of nearby Broadway over the course of four days. As the numbers show, this will be one to remember. Presented by EXHIBITION: MARCH 8-10, 2018 µ EDUCATION: MARCH 7-9, 2018 MUSIC CITY CENTER µ NASHVILLE, TN HPBExpo.com

3 Attendees Registered Attendees 7,673 Title Good to meet not only the people we deal with on a regular basis but with the higher ups at those companies. We can get to know them and discuss our ideas and issues with them Attendee (13% increase over HPBExpo 2017) 916 (25%) Owner/Co-Owner/ Partner Region 270 (7%) President/CEO 576 (15%) General Manager/ Manager 139 (4%) EVP/SVP/VP 678 (18%) Sales 97% Worldwide North America 97% Asia 1% Europe/UK 0.7% Australia & New Zealand 0.6% South America 0.3% C. America 0.06% Caribbean 0.03% Africa 0.03% Middle East 0.03% U.S. Mid-West 27% Southeast 26% West 14% South 11% Northeast 10% Mid-Atlantic 9% Northwest 3% 84% believe that HPBExpo is THE show for the industry 93% come to meet with existing business partners/vendors

4 National Buyers in Attendance 87% come to evaluate new companies 91% come to make new business contacts/ clients 84% come to see a wide variety of products

5 Exhibitors 377 Total Exhibitors New Exhibitors 77 North American 323 My advice for next year s 1st-Time Exhibitors is Be Prepared for Large Crowds! 2018 Exhibitor International 58 We were able to connect with other exhibitors who could use our product. We would meet someone and they in turn would bring someone over to our booth to show our products to them Exhibitor 90% come for the number of Attendees that Expo draws 94% come because of the Quality of Attendees 93% come to maintain relationships with key accounts/clients 93% come to build brand recognition

6 The following companies showcased their new products in the HPBExpo New Product Pavilion 97% of attendees come to see new products Alpine Stove & Fireplace A.J. Manufacturing BBQ Coach BBQ Guys Manufacturing Beefer Grillgerate GmbH BioLite Blaze Outdoor Products Calico Brands Camp Chef Classic Accessories Cleveland Whiskey (or Smoker Bricx) Dimplex North America Eazy BBQ EcoSmart Fire J.A. Roby JJGeorge MEECO Montigo MORSO Music City Fire Co. Olivketts Global Energy Otto Wilde Grillers Premier Mantels & Millwork Proud Grill Co. Solus Décor Traditions Life Products Villa Olympic Warming Trends Weber-Stephen Products WoodPelletPizzaOven

7 Sponsors If you re in the industry, you have to go each year or get left behind! 2018 Attendee Getting to see the manufacturers that we deal with is always good, as is seeing new products offered. We also get a chance to talk to other retailers to see how their businesses are going Attendee

8 Social Media #HPBExpo2018 generated substantial social attention across platforms with significant engagement from exhibitors and attendees. We can put some of the products out on our social media to test the waters and see if there s interest. We ve done that with a few products here at the show and gotten an immediate response which helped us make a quick buying decision before we leave HPBExpo Attendee

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12 Bigger Deals. Bigger Ideas. The Bigger Picture. of Attendees believe that HPBExpo showcases the most innovative industry products, services and technologies of Exhibitors have said that they intend to exhibit in Dallas 2019 EXHIBITION: March 14-16, 2019 EDUCATION: March 13-15, 2019 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, TX HPBExpo.com