SAVE THE DATE 
 
BOARD MEETING
December 5

CHAPTER EVENT
NKBA-Manhattan
Winter Social
December 13
5:30-8:00 pm
GROHE Live! Center
160 Fifth Avenue,
4th floor, NYC
RSVP here  
 
BOARD MEETING
January 2

INDUSTRY EVENT
Kitchen Bath Industry Show
January 10-12
Orlando, FL
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MTI Celebrates NYC at BDNY with NKBA-Manhattan
 
Cocktails and conversation at the MTI booth  
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Capping off a very successful and well-attended Boutique Design New York 2016 show at the Jacob J. Javits Center in New York City, luxury bath manufacturer MTI hosted a cocktail party for NKBA-Manhattan chapter members and friends on November 14.
Guests sipped drinks as they caught up with colleagues and visited the booth and its remarkable array of luxury bath fixtures. MTI President Russell Adams, Product Manager Art Gambill, and Director of Hospitality Dori Kallweit welcomed a large turnout of chapter members, and the enthusiastic crowd lingered until Javits began to literally roll up the carpet at show's end Monday evening.  
 
   From left to right, Chapter Representative-Elect Kent Brasloff,
Chapter President Renee Riddick and MTI President Russell Adams


CHAPTER MEETING FEES TO BE REINSTATED IN 2017  

Starting in February 2017, non-members will be charged $35 to attend chapter events. We invite you to consider:   

-Are you on the fence about becoming an NKBA Manhattan member?
-Have you thought about joining, but haven't acted on it?  
-Do you wonder what the benefits of membership are?
 
Well, here's a benefit that's worth the price of admission:  All of our chapter events and socials are FREE* to members!!!
 
Beginning February 2017, all NKBA-Manhattan chapter events will maintain open registration for everyone who wishes to attend; however, all non-members will be charged $35 admission.
 
Our Summer and Winter Socials, as well as our annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House Breakfast, remain open to the design community at large, free of charge as our gift.
 
Don't let budgeting cut the cord on EDUCATION or on FUN.  Our roster of speakers and meeting topics for 2017 includes industry leaders and influencers you won't want to miss. Our parties rock. NKBA-Manhattan membership is HOT!
 
Please consider joining us either as an individual member or as member firm and enjoy all the benefits of NKBA membership.  For additional information, contact Toni@tonisabatinostyle.com.
 
*Some special events and excursions may incur charges
 NKBA Manhattan Chapter thanks its 
PLATINUM SPONSORS 

    
   
and welcomes new 
GOLD SPONSOR
   
FROM THE PRESIDENT
 
During this Thanksgiving season, we always take the time to reflect on the many things for which we are thankful. On behalf of the Manhattan Chapter Board of Directors, we sincerely thank all of you for your enthusiastic interest and support of the Manhattan chapter throughout the year. It has been our great pleasure to bring you the programs, events, and education that support our mission and promise to you, and we look forward to your continued participation and enjoyment in 2017.
I also want to thank the Board of Directors, auxiliary members, and design partners IDS and IFDA, who dedicated their time serving the membership this year. You are an awesome group of professionals, and it's been my honor to work with you. And to our sponsors Thermador, Grohe, and new sponsor, Richelieu, we especially thank you for your support.
We hope that you all had a chance to enjoy the Boutique Design New York trade show at the Jacob Javits Center. MTI Baths participated with a beautiful showing of modern tubs-one tub displayed an etching of the New York City skyline on its side! MTI topped off the show by hosting a delightful cocktail party for the NKBA-Manhattan membership.  
Speaking of tubs, Drummonds opened its first North American showroom at Lapicida in the D&D Building,  and celebrated in early November with a festive party featuring its classically-styled bath fixtures interspersed with the high-end marble and stone of Lapicida. Manhattan chapter members turned out to raise a glass and welcome Drummonds to NYC.  
Finally, mark your calendars now for our biggest event of the year, the annual Winter Social, to be held on December 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the GROHE Live! Center, 160 Fifth Avenue. Check your email box for your invitation to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you all there as we close out the year with a splash!
RENEE RIDDICK
NKBA MANHATTAN PRESIDENT
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Chapter-Hosted CLIPP Certification Class Was a Roaring Success! 

Congratulations to all of our members who attended and passed the Certified Living In Place Professional Course (CLIPP). Your commitment to continued education is to be applauded.  The event was generously sponsored by Dolan & Traynor Corian Design Studio.
We send a special thank you to Mary Sullivan and Christy Goodman for their gracious hospitality. Instructor Erik Listou, CLIPP is a wealth of knowledge & inspiration!
LivingInPlaceInstitute.org

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FOR DESIGN STUDENTS
Congratulations to Casey Rup, a winner in this year's 30 Under 30 contest. Casey is an honors graduate of Virginia Tech and a designer at Waterworks in New York City. 


The mission of the NKBA is to enhance member success and excellence, promote professionalism and ethical business practices, and provide leadership and direction for the kitchen and bath industry worldwide.

 

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