Roundtables
What are Roundtables?
NHPA offers business owners the opportunity to connect with other independent retailers across wholesale affiliations. Each year, the association hosts several roundtable events on a variety of topics. At these events, retailer attendees share and discuss best practices and common struggles, empowering them with a list of ways to immediately improve their businesses.
“At NHPA’s Human Resources Roundtable, I got different perspectives from a variety of retailers, which provided me with insights for my day-to-day business.”
– Kim Tarrant
Family Farm and Home
“I am able to take away valuable knowledge from the roundtable participants that helps me guide our women employees who are gaining ground in our business.”
– Chrissy Busscher
Picton Home Hardware
“At the NHPA roundtables, we gain a wealth of knowledge about best practices and industry insights from leaders all over the country.”
– Matt Woods
Woods Hardware
Featured Topics
Financial Affairs
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Connect with financial leaders from across the independent home improvement industry to discuss the trends, benchmarks and strategies shaping business performance. Explore topics including financial planning, profitability, operational efficiency, forecasting and the metrics that drive informed decision-making.
Human Resources & Training
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The Human Resources & Training Roundtable is designed for professionals responsible for developing people and strengthening organizational performance. Explore best practices in talent acquisition, employee engagement, leadership development, training, compliance and workplace culture alongside peers from across the independent home improvement industry.
Information Technology
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Technology continues to transform the way independent businesses operate. The Information Technology Roundtable brings together technology leaders to discuss cybersecurity, AI technologies, system integration, infrastructure, data management and emerging digital solutions that improve efficiency, strengthen security and prepare organizations for the future.
Marketing and Merchandising
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Successful retailing requires both compelling marketing and strategic merchandising. The Marketing & Merchandising Roundtable brings together industry professionals and subject matter experts to explore customer engagement, merchandising best practices, branding, digital marketing and in-store experiences that drive traffic, strengthen customer loyalty and increase sales.
Small Business and Government
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Stay informed on the legislative, regulatory and economic issues affecting independent retailers. This roundtable explores government affairs, advocacy initiatives and practical business topics that help owners navigate change and strengthen their businesses.
Women’s Leadership
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Celebrate and connect with the women shaping the future of the independent home improvement industry. This community focuses on leadership development, career growth, mentorship and meaningful conversations that empower women at every stage of their professional journey.
Next Generation
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The Next Generation Roundtable brings together emerging leaders who are preparing to shape the future of the independent home improvement industry. Through collaborative discussions with peers and industry leaders, participants explore today’s challenges, anticipate tomorrow’s opportunities and develop forward-thinking ideas that help strengthen independent retail for generations to come.
Top Guns
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The Top Guns Roundtable is an invite-only community exclusively for NHPA Top Guns award honorees. Bringing together some of the industry’s most accomplished leaders, this group provides a forum to exchange strategies, discuss emerging trends and collaborate on the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of independent home improvement retail.
Succession Planning
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Succession planning is about more than ownership transitions. The Succession Planning Roundtable brings together business leaders to explore strategies for developing future leaders, creating organizational continuity and preparing their businesses to thrive for generations to come. Through collaborative discussions and shared experiences, participants gain practical insights that help build resilient organizations and lasting legacies.
Roundtable Participants
