- MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION -
Membership with NKBA offers benefits unmatched in the kitchen and bath industry. Members receive a powerful return on their dues investment, with funds allocated to help you build your future. The Association offers a multitude of programs to assist your company. A sample of the countless benefits include:
- More than 100 professional development courses around the country to develop design and business skills
- Professional networking opportunities with more than 60 chapters and through the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference that draws 40,000 industry professionals and offers valuable business contacts and information on suppliers, employment conditions and trends
- Access to consumer referrals generated by the Association to help you expand your client base
- Technical and business-oriented publications geared toward the industry with reduced rates for members along with a free subscription to the Association's quarterly magazine, ProFiles
- Three internationally recognized certification levels that can be achieved through NKBA University
- Free pre-designed web pages to advertise your name, company, address, phone, fax, products and services
- An annual design competition, which recognizes excellence in the field of kitchen and bathroom design - winners enjoy increased industry visibility, peer recognition and valuable publicity opportunities
- Proactive voice in the industry to protect members by monitoring new laws
- Job listing center for members to assist in filling or finding job opportunities
- Credibility as members are considered among the finest professionals in the kitchen and bath industry
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-BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP-
Education & Certification
As a member of an ever-changing industry, it can be difficult to stay on the cutting edge and keep a close eye on innovations and trends. Learning should never stop, that's why we offer continuing education. In addition, obtaining a nationally recognized appellation. is a great way that can advertise your knowledge of kitchen and/or bathroom design. For more information about Education & Certification, contact Central Ohio NKBA's VP -Professional Development, Doris I. Kieffer-Aspery at 614-876-5558 or kiefferaspery@aol.com . Or you may go to www.nkba.org
Online Resources
In today's world, computers are incorporated into every aspect of business. The kitchen and bath industry is no different. NKBA offers its members online products, services and information. Here are just a few of the things that you can do online as an NKBA member:
- Consumer listings
- E-Communities
- Links to NKBA members' web pages
- CEU Tracking
- NKBA Store
- Course & Conference Registration
Marketing
Even with the best skills and competitive prices, customers still may not be knocking down your door unless they can find you. Being affiliated with the NKBA gives you many ways to market themselves and their companies. NKBA offers you these and other marketing opportunities:
- Business management tools
- Kitchen & Bath Month
- Logo and Certificates
- NKBA Advertising
- NKBA Profiles
Networking
Association functions unite kitchen and bathroom professionals in each community and acknowledge members for outstanding service.
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Ambassador's Club
- Chapter meetings
- Hall of FameNKBA Design Competition
- Publishing OpportunitiesNewsletters & Updates
Other Benefits:
NKBA members enjoy discounts on educational programs, meeting & conference registrations, the purchase of NKBA publications and products, and other valuable programs
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