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UPCOMING EVENTS
COUNCIL MEETINGS
Our Chapter Council/Board meetings are a hybrid mix of in-person (LIVE) and virtual participation via Zoom.
- Hybrid In-Person/Zoom Meetings start at 4:00 PM, allowing you to tune in to the live meeting via a Zoom link.
- Zoom-only meetings start at 5:00 PM.
If you aren't on the Council and wish to attend, contact Communications.
January 25, 2024, Miele Showroom
February 15, 2024 Live
March 21, 2024. Savant Showroom
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CHAPTER MEETINGS
Chapter meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month with exceptions for special excursions and holidays.
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Thursday, January 25
MIELE SHOWROOM A&D BUILDING
Thursday, February 15
NKBA/KBIS ESSENTIALS
Thursday, March 21
KBIS RECAP AT SAVANT
Thursday, April 18
EARTH DAY
Thursday, May 16
NYCxDESIGN
Thursday, June 20
SUMMER STYLE
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ADDITIONAL EVENTS
For details, see "Events of Interest" below.
February 27 – February 29, 2024
NKBA/KBIS, LAS VEGAS
April 18, 2024
EARTH DAY
May 16 to May 23, 2024
NYCXDESIGN
May 19-21, 2024 Javits Center
ICFF–INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE FAIR
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BECOME A MEMBER OF NKBA
MANHATTAN–NYC &
BE ELIGIBLE FOR OUR RAFFLE
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NKBA MANHATTAN–NYC IN THE NEWS
When you become a paid member of the Manhattan Chapter before January 15th, you will be eligible to enter our raffle where the prize is the Miele Triflex HX1 Cordless Vacuum, $1,000 (MSRP).
The winner will be announced at our January 25th Chapter Meeting at the Miele showroom in the A&D Building.
For more information, visit us here.
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NKBA MANHATTAN–NYC IN THE NEWS
Our EduDay & 60th Anniversary appeared on the homepage of National's website for quite a few days—
you can check if it's still there by clicking here.
By Elisa Fernández-Arias -- NKBA’s Manhattan Chapter hosted its second annual Education Day at the A&D Building in New York City, followed by a 60th Anniversary Event after-party at Dacor’s showroom. The day-long event featured expert panels and discussions as well as a special keynote by NKBA CEO Bill Darcy.
READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE
| | SKS HOSTS LUXURY ROAD TRIP TO THE LG CAMPUS | | |
In New Jersey, we were warmly welcomed by Donille Perrone, Senior Brand Marketing Manager for Signature Kitchen Suite/ LG, and Helen Cho, Sr Director of Marketing, SKS & LG Pro Builder. Donille and Helen shared highlights of the LEED Platinum campus by HOK with Turner Construction. The building has spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline and cutting-edge touches everywhere—like bird-resistant glass throughout the facility.
Attendees learned about HOK’s collaboration with LG’s leaders and local conservation groups to respect the environment by blending the 350,000-square-foot building into the landscape. The horizontal “ground-scraper” is 1,300 feet long—equivalent to a 120-story office tower, the equivalent of the Chrysler Building on its side. A feng shui master guided the design team in orienting the building to the southeast. Sixty thousand square feet of LG solar panels on the western halves of each office wing and above the parking garage generate 30 percent of the electricity used on the site.
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We also toured the LG Inspiration Lab and checked out an OLED Aquarium that creates the virtual experience of walking beneath the sea; a TV studio for a behind-the-scenes look into how technology has transformed video production, and other learning stations. The LG Inspiration Lab is also open to schools and other groups in the community that wish to visit by appointment.
The rest of the evening was spent exploring Signature Kitchen Suite’s new Skyline Showroom, socializing, and enjoying the hospitality of our hosts. The SKS “True to Food” experience included enormous charcuterie boards prepared by SKS Executive Chefs, as well as other assorted bites plus wine and chocolate pairings. At the end of the evening, multiple prizes were raffled off, including Western-style hats. It was a Chapter Meeting to remember!
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If you are not already a member, join our Chapter to attend our informative, fun networking events held every month; visit our Newsletter to keep up on events.
Photo/Video by Jeff Siegal
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SPOTLIGHT ON JAMIE KEEL
I have been interested in interior design for many years. Although I work with design through a manufacturer, Cambria, I am always intrigued by the use of fabrics, stone, a multitude of materials, and seeing the final results. I have been in the design industry for 5-plus years, currently with Cambria and previously premium audio and video with Magnolia.
My day-to-day is filled with meeting residential and commercial designers, kitchen and bath showrooms, architects, and many more industry partners. This includes in-person presentations, sample fulfillment, discussing new design launches, learning lunches, discussing Cambria, and networking with so many amazing people.
Meeting new people day in and day out. There are so many awesome members in the design community with different backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge; you can learn so much from each person you meet and are lucky enough to have a conversation with.
Jamie is set to take over as NKBA Manhattan Chapter Communication Chair in 2024
I love being part of a team, and a team player. I have served on the NKBA Council since August 2022, and once I heard NKBA Manhattan would have a board opening for Communications, I could not pass up the opportunity. Communication is truly the heart and soul of any organization. I'm excited to work with this Board of Directors, our chapter sponsors, and our extraordinary members. I look forward to getting to know new designers and industry partners and expanding my relationships with those I know.
When asked for a piece of advice, Jamie shared this
Always get comfortable by being uncomfortable! Never stop taking those chances in your professional or personal life. Once you start becoming experienced and feeling more comfortable, start taking on something new, continuing your growth personally and professionally.
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As always, the seasons, months and the year fly by, while we are all busy living, working, and caring. And here we are in December once again. But as 2023 comes to a close, it’s with great pleasure that I look back over what NKBA Manhattan has accomplished this year for you, our members.
Just some quick thoughts come to mind:
- Our first simulcast chapter meeting from KBIS, broadcast from the Savant Smart Home overlooking the Las Vegas Strip.
- Other parties and events at the show for our members' enjoyment and education
- Our annual KBIS recap event with speaker Maria Stapperfenne
- An amazing Earth Day chapter meeting
- The Greatest Summer Social on Earth in July—a much-anticipated event cosponsored by all of our design community organizations that is for our members only
- Sponsor road trips with SKS, Monogram, NKBA National for our members
- Our 2nd annual Education Day in October
- Our Member’s Only Holiday party—an end of the year “thank you” for your support and participation throughout the year
And let’s not forget the monthly chapter meetings that always include fun, food, networking, and
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education. We like to think that we truly balance all of these pillars as part of the quality engagement that we bring to you, our members and our community. As we move into 2024, more is planned to bring to our members when you are on board with us. More trips, more engagement, and truly top-quality opportunities for learning. Who said education can’t also be fun? And there is really nothing that compares to having a community of sharing professionals to help us in our businesses.
While I am handing off the reins of the Manhattan Chapter, I am staying in close contact as part of National Chapter Leadership for another two years. I plan to continue to see all of you at the Manhattan events, so I won’t be far away, as well as participating in the new year with many of you at KBIS, I hope, and more!
I’ll leave this note, as I often have done, with the reminder that there is no time like now to get involved with us in your membership application or your renewal. Remember that Jeannine Price, our Membership Chair, is still ready and willing to assist with either of them for you. Reach her at jeannineprice@gmail.com
It has been my honor to serve both the organization and you, our members.
Happy Holidays!
— Julie
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NKBA CEO BILL DARCY DISCUSSES THE K&B MARKET
Our Programs Chair, Joan Ravasy, digs deeper into the NKBA with her interview with Bill Darcy after his keynote presentation at Education Day. Mr. Darcy discusses the influence the NKBA | KBIS has had in the industry these past 60-years and what lies on the horizon for its 70-member chapters across the country. View the interview here.
You can read more about National Kitchen & Bath Association (KNBA) CEO #BillDarcyjr at NKBA Manhattan's #NkbaNYCeduDay, celebrating NKBA's 60th Anniversary Keynote by viewing the feature article in Designers Today.
Darcy shared five key drivers for the demand of the #KitchenandBath Market in the newsletter “Who will drive the remodeling business.” These valuable insights can positively influence your company's future direction. Recorded live from the NKBA Manhattan Chapter's 2nd Annual Education Day.
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February 27-29, 2024
KBIS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Las Vegas, NV
RSVP to the biggest K&B event of the year!
Join the NKBA in Las Vegas, February 27-29, 2024, for the largest and most prestigious kitchen and bath event in North America. Discover new products, explore the latest trends, enhance your education, and create new connections—KBIS is the place to be for all things in Kitchen & Bath design!
Members of National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) are invited to the NKBA Manhattan tours of some key exhibitions—and besides, we’re just fun to be with.
First you have to Register ASAP for the show, then watch for our Chapter announcements.
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NKBA CEU WEBINARS
If you want your Kitchen & Bath Designer certification, or it's time to renew, NKBA can assist you in their seminar programs. Each webinar series event qualifies for a 0.1 CEU. Click this link for details.
December is K+B Business Trends and Growth Month What Homeowners Want: Improving Customer Satisfaction For Greater Profits, Productivity (Dec 4); Generational Marketing (Dec 5); Avoiding Analysis Paralysis: Google Analytics 4 (Dec 11); Developing a Marketing Game Plan for 2024 (Dec 18).
Design topics include: Transitional Design Style (Dec 6); International Kitchen Trends (Dec 12); The Evolution and Adaptation of the Kitchen (Dec 13); The Scalable Kitchen and Bath Professional: Successfully and profitably navigating business growth (Dec 20).
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE FLASHBACK
March 1 2001 - Manhattan has been a full chapter for two years. However, since our inception, virtually all the Chapter's work has been handled by a few dedicated volunteers. Our continued success now depends on the participation of other members, not only at meetings but also as committee volunteers on our Executive Board.
This year's goals are:
- To increase public awareness of
- NKBA on a par with ASID.
- To double our membership.
- To establish a certified CKD/CBD Program at one of the design schools.
- To publish a monthly Newsletter.
We will be calling you to discuss how you could participate in running our Chapter. We look forward to working with you.
Colette Whitney, CKD, CBD
President
Watch this Newsletter for more! Were you at any event? Feel free to share memories or photos
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CLERESTORY JOINS NKBA MANHATTAN
Clerestory, Inc.—a proposal tool designed for kitchen and bath designers—is now part of the NKBA Manhattan Chapter as a Silver Sponsor. Founder Scott Trainor and his team at Clerestory look forward to great events, partnerships, and socializing with wonderful people. Down the road they expect to host in-person events, or even co-host with fellow sponsors.
“The support from the Manhattan chapter has been wonderful, and we’re excited for the new opportunities ahead,” said Scott. Contact the team at hello@clerestory.app.
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CAMBRIA PRESENTS THE PERFECT PAIRING:
BLACK AND WHITE QUARTZ
Enjoy the minimalist sophistication and striking symmetry that comes with black and white Cambria quartz designs in your kitchen, bathroom, and beyond. Explore this high-contrast twist on a neutral palette and rediscover the impact of color with a bold base of black and white in your space.
Experience the Inspiration. Book Here.
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SMEG FAB50: STYLISH, SPACIOUS, AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY!
Iconic Style: Its retro design, available in a variety of stunning colors, will add a touch of timeless elegance to your home.
Family-Friendly Design: With its spacious interior and thoughtfully organized compartments, the Fab50 is designed with your family in mind. No more struggling to fit groceries or finding space for those party leftovers—this fridge has got you covered!
Eco-Friendly: SMEG is committed to sustainability. The Fab50 is not only stylish and functional but also energy-efficient. Experience the perfect fusion of style, innovation, and convenience! Visit our website here.
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JUST A FEW WEEKS LEFT TO SHOWCASE YOUR KITCHEN DESIGN!
There are just a few weeks left to showcase your kitchen design!
Enhance your career by entering the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest (KDC) 2022-2023 today. This global contest offers an opportunity to gain recognition, build your business, and possibly win large cash prizes! In this blind contest, judges evaluate all qualifying entries based on best functional and aesthetic use of Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances and overall kitchen design. Finalists will be awarded an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the Breakers Palm Beach, FL, for the KDC Summit & Gala in 2024! The last day to submit your entries is January 31, 2024. Do not delay!
See all contest rules and start your entry TODAY!
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STAY CONNECTED! Get Social with the Manhattan Chapter
The Communications Committee seeks a co-newsletter chair for outbound marketing to supply or report on relevant industry news. If you have social media skills or writing skills, we'd love you to join our team. Please contact Communications@nkbamanhattan.com.
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Be sure to check out news from National at the all-new NKBA.org
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THANK YOU to the sponsors of NKBA Manhattan Chapter
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