National Kitchen & Bath Association Magazine KBIS 2014 Issue

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Member Benefits

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is the premiere association for kitchen and bath professionals. Nearly 50 years after its inception, the NKBA has a membership of more than 50,000 members and is the proud owner of the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS)

NKBA member benefits are both exciting and extensive! These valuable benefits are for companies of all sizes and are designed to showcase their products and brands to key kitchen and bath professionals and consumers across all segments of the industry. Just a few of the most sought after and beneficial programs, services and opportunities available exclusively to NKBA members include: KBIS Exhibitor Discounts B?65 8Yg][b 7cadYh]h]cb Gdcbgcfg\]dg B?65 7\UdhYfg AYaVYf 8]gWcibhg 5WWfYX]hYX GW\cc`g KYY_`m BYkg`YhhYf DfcGYUfW\ 9`]hY =bXighfm 7Yfh]¾WUh]cbg 5aVUggUXcfg 7`iV @YUXYfg\]d 5XjcWUWm For more information, send an email to feedback@nkba.org or call 1.800. 843. 6522. NKBA Certification

THANK YOU! NKBA and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will co-­locate the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and the International Builders' Show (IBS) in Las Vegas through 2016. The NKBA thanks all Design and Construction™ Week attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors who have contributed to the success of this event. See you next year!

Kitchen And Bath Industry Show® Each year the NKBA’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS®) provides numerous learning and networking opportunities. Members receive substantial attendee discounts on registration, conference sessions, and NKBA courses. Come be inspired and connect with fellow industry professionals at one premier venue, and do it affordably as a member. For more information, visit KBIS.com

Available only to members, NKBA certification is an excellent way to distinguish yourself as an industry authority.

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For more information, visit: NKBA.org/Certification

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Eight Learning Paths to Choose from: 1. Design & Inspiration 2. Communication 3. Adapt & Innovation 4. Focus on the Customer 5. Business Management 6. Leadership 7. Sales & Marketing 8. Talent Management Take your career to thte next level and enroll at NKBA University today!

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