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Have you heard about the new NKBA Inspiration and Innovation magazine that will be released soon? If not, you will have a nice surprise in your mailbox! The marketing team at National is creating exciting new items and I want to encourage you to make sure your contact information is current, so you are sure to receive it. You can easily do this by emailing national at assist@nkba.org or calling customer service at 1-800-843-6522. Along with the magazine, National’s marketing team is working hard to gather data to determine the most important initiatives. You were emailed a survey in April so check your email and please take a few minutes to fill it out.
Here in Minnesota, the local chapter is buzzing! We have an exciting May event planned, the design competition is underway, MemberFest is coming up and plans for the Gala are in the works too.
Make sure you attend these upcoming FUN events and stay connected at www.nkbamn.org.
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Debbie Thompson, AKBD VP Programs
Carrie Harrington, AKBD VP Programs
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Mark you calendars for these upcoming meetings:
Thursday, June 16th at All, Inc. Kitchen and Bath Portfolio Review for SPACES Magazine
Thursday, June 30th Membership Drive Cambria Showroom in Minneapolis (see below for more details)
Thursday, August 18th at Amsum and Ash How to get Published
Thursday, September 15th NKBA Annual Design Awards Gala
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One of the most powerful tools for marketing your work is amazing photography. Great photos can boost business! Come to the May NKBA meeting at the Kohler Signature Store where Kelly Kegans, Executive Editor at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, will discuss the impact and benefits of professional photography.
Mingle with several local photographers including Mark Ehlen, Denise Bauer, Karen Melvin, Andrea Rugg, Spacecrafting and Steve Voegli, and gather details on finding the right photographer for your project!
Thursday, May 19th
5:00 check-in and social hour
6:00 short presentation by Kelly Kegans
6:30 photography mingle
Kohler Signature Store
7101 France Avenue South Edina, Minnesota 55435
$25 members
$35 non-members
$15 students
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The Programs Committee is part of the NKBA Minnesota State Chapter. The committee is 100% volunteer and does not receive any funding from National. Our committee works hard to provide opportunities for industry members to connect in meaningful ways. We are always open to suggestions and are looking for ways to better serve the Minnesota members.
Please call or email any time!
Debbie Thompson (debbie@celadondesigns.com). THANK YOU!
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2016 Design Competition – Call for Submissions. The updated forms for the MN Chapter’s Annual Design Competition are available to download from the Chapter’s website.
Deadline for Submissions is June 17th, 2016.
2016 Volunteer of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award – Call for Nominees The MN Chapter would like to honor two of our most dedicated volunteers again this year at the 2016 Competition Awards Gala. Please make your nominations by July 29th, 2016. The 2016 Nomination Forms are available to download from the MN Chapter’s website.
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Tammy Johnson, CKD VP Professional
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Happy Spring…Summer, no wait…Fall! It’s hard to tell what season we are in right now, what I can tell you is the NKBA has some exciting events in store for our members and soon to be members. We have two Membership Drive events planned this year.
The summer event is Grow with the NKBA – Membership Drive:
Place: The Cambria Showroom 625-2nd Avenue South, Suite 101 Minneapolis, MN
Date:
June 30th
Time: 6pm
Parking: Northstar Ramp – Parking will be validated.
Food: Catered by The Food Gallery. Sandwiches, cheeses and summer fresh foods presented in a buffet style.
Beverages: Full Bar
Door Prizes and Gift Bags for attending.
The fall event is still in planning but it’s looking like we will have it at a local brewery with food trucks which is sure to be lots of fun.
Stay tuned for details of this late October or early November event.
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M
ark C. Grewe VP Membership
Director of Sales-West
Brown Wood Inc./Designs of Distinction
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Are you getting the full benefit from your NKBA Membership?
Click here
to view the NKBA Member Benefits Handbook.
I find in many of my conversations with Members that most really don’t know what is available to them as a member. We have a great organization, put us to work for you!
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Phone Number: 651.483.1576
Address: 1718a Lexington Ave. Roseville, MN 55113
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Thank you for your membership and participation. People make it happen!
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VP Communications
Account Executive
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
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