NKBA Upcoming
Chapter Meetings,
CHAPTER EVENT
NKBA-Manhattan
September 30th
AXOR NYC Design Studio
29 Ninth Avenue
New York City
5:30 - 8PM
"What Your Plumber Wishes You Knew"
.01 CEU Program
CHAPTER EVENT
NKBA-Manhattan
October 29th
GE MONOGRAM Design Center
150 East 58th Street
New York City
5:30 - 8PM
NKBA National President
MARIA STEPPERFENNE
"Better Communications Through Listening"
.02 CEU Program
CHAPTER EVENT
NKBA-Manhattan
November 18th
12 NOON to 6pm
HAFELE AMERICA
Eating, Living, Building: Designing the Kitchen of Tomorrow,
.04 CEUs Cost is $100
NKBA HALL OF FAME
Nominations due Sept 1
see NKBA.org for applications
KBIS� 2016 IS COMING!
JAN 19th - 21st
FREE FLOORPASS with September registration
The NKBA is the ONLY professional organization that solely supports kitchen, bath and hardware with over 60,000 members in North America!
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EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS
Complimentary Manhattan Chapter Events
Complimentary Summer and Winter Socials
Complimentary Vendor Excursions
Complimentary Invitation To The
Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House Breakfast
On-line education
Business Development Webinars
Opportunities to enter and win Design Contests
Advanced Registration for KBIS and Design & Construction Week
Professional Certification Courses
Legislative Support and Advocacy
Industry Job Boards
Consumer Access to your Company Information
Credibility of the NKBA Logo
Health Insurance Benefit Plan
Ad Templates & Business Forms
Member Discounts on Products and Services Including: Banking, Car Rentals and Office Supplies
and much more...
To find out more or apply online, please visit:ReturnURL=%2fMembers
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NKBA MANHATTAN CHAPTER AND IFDANY
SIZZLING SUMMER SOCIAL BY GROHE LIVE!
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From left to right: Cheryl Dixon, Head of Brand and Trade Marketing for GROHE America, Kent Brasloff, President, NKBA Manhattan Chapter, Antonia Koller, GROHE Live! Center Manager
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Members know the Summer Social is one of the most anticipated events of the year. On July 23, kitchen and bath professionals gathered at the GROHE Live! Center in Manhattan's Flatiron District where they were treated to product demonstrations and engaged in step-and-repeat in front of the colorful shower wall while sipping fabulous, fizzy cocktails from Grohe's Blue Chilled + Sparkling. "We were honored to host such a distinguished group of industry friends and celebrate summer with them," says Cheryl Dixon, Head of Brand and Trade Marketing for GROHE America. To revisit the evening (or if you couldn't attend), click on the link to our Facebook page, and see a recap. And please "like" our page while you're at it!
https://www.facebook.com/NkbaManhattan
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IN MEMORIUM - NOEL GRABILL
It is with great sadness that we note the passing on August 12, 2015, of our longtime friend and colleague, Noel Grabill. Noel was for many years the National Acquisitions Manager for Green Demolitions as well as a devoted representative and ambassador for Renovation Angels. A great supporter of our industries, Noel also gave generously of his time in service to organizations tending to those less fortunate. His enthusiasm, warmth, sincerity and genuineness were his signatures, and he will be greatly missed. We extend our condolences to Noel's wife, Beverly, and their family.
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DO YOU KNOW OUR NKBA
STRATEGIC PILLARS?
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STRATEGIC PILLARS
The development of the NKBA's member benefits through the programs, services, and activities listed in this handbook are guided by the association's strategic plan, which is updated annually by the NKBA Board of Directors.
Knowledge Source There will be a higher level of education and professionalism in the industry worldwide. NKBA members will be the most highly skilled and recognized for their expertise.
Consumer Awareness There will be a greater awareness and preference for products and professional services from NKBA members worldwide.
Membership The kitchen and bath industry worldwide will find NKBA membership and involvement in the association essential to their professional success.
Advocacy Public policy and legislation affecting the kitchen and bath industry will be positively influenced through the NKBA leadership role in monitoring and affecting industry issues.
Information Source & Resource The NKBA will be the information source and resource for the industry worldwide.
KBIS� The NKBA will continue to develop a higher level of awareness and continued enhancement of international exhibitions, education, and networking opportunities for the kitchen and bath industry.
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A MEMBER?
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We Want You!
NKBA-Manhattan is currently looking for talented professionals to fill board positions and auxiliary membership. If you or someone you know is interested, contact Toni Sabatino, VP of Membership at tonisab@optonline.net.
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NKBA-Manhattan Chapter Thanks its Sponsors
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FROM OUR PRESIDENT
Could we have ordered a more perfect evening? For those who attended the NKBA/IFDA co-located "Sizzling Summer Social" at the GROHE Live! Center, you know that the temperature and the humidity cooperated, the crowd was dense, the networking was fierce and the lights had to be dimmed to let us know it was time to go! Whether you were scoping out new product in the showroom or enjoying the last rays of the sun on the roof deck, there was food, fun and fantasy cocktails in full rain-shower flow!
Speaking of which, special shout-out to Alix Anopol, Sales & Design Associate at Walker Zanger who won the "mocktail"-making contest and a $50 gift certificate to Eataly with the Grohe Blue-Chilled + Sparkling Water Dispenser. Her lime-green libation was posted to Instagram and Twitter live from the event.
Many, many thanks to our Chapter Sponsor and the evening's host GROHE and to Head of Trade and Brand Marketing Cheryl Dixon and to Antonia Koller, GROHE Live! Center Manager for making it all possible.
As mentioned in last month's newsletter, there will be no program for August to give everyone a chance to relax and enjoy weather and water-boarding, sun and sand, mountains and Mojitos; whatever makes summer "summer" for you!
In September we'll be back with a program at Axor in the Meatpacking District on "What Your Plumber Wishes You Knew." It's a great follow-up to all the enticing new bath and shower products we've been seeing these last few months. The .01 CEU program offers credit not just to NKBA but to AIA, ASID, and NARI as well.
Please encourage your colleagues to join us and be part of the excitement!
In closing I would like to welcome our newest chapter sponsor, LeGrand Lighting, who will be joining us for 2016. Thanks to Sandra Tobar for making the introduction! We look forward to your participation.
Chapter  President
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