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Tafisa Treasure Trove (pictured above)
Microliving - From kitchen to bedroom - Richelieu hardware (pictured above)
Mark's 10% discount cards expire soon
Lynne Jacob, MLJ Coaching
CKCA Meets
  • 2018 Fall Regional (East) - Sherbrooke, QC September 24-25 - Tour one of Canada's largest kitchen cabinet manufacturers, Fabritec, plus much more! Program Details here and Register here. Note: Hotel cut-off is August 30, 2018.

  • 2019 Spring Regional (Central) - January 28/29 Ontario (city TBA) - Mark your calendars!

  • Industry Calendar - Check out dates of CKCA events and other shows here. Got one you want to list? Call us to get it on the radar!

CKCA News & Trends:
  • CKCA President, Mike Slobodian sits down with Woodworking Canada and shares his thoughts about CKCA (see page 14 of the July/August issue of Woodworking Canada) - Read more here.

  • Warm welcome new CKCA members for July/August! Be sure to check out our new members and what products/services they provide:





  • Change in ownership for two CKCA members - Superior Cabinets (read more here) and Deslaurier Cabinets (pictured left) - read more here.

  • CKCA Becomes National Partner with Habitat for Humanity - Increase awareness for a solution-based program - Read more here.


  • Tafisa launches breakthrough EIR TFL Textures and Matching HPL Program - Two first-of-their-kind innovations from leading decorative panel manufacturer - Read more here.

  • Lots of new products from Richelieu - From new decorative hardware to open-shelving systems and other innovations showcased at upcoming IWF - Read more here.

  • MicroLiving - Could this be your next area of growth? Read more here. Be sure to attend the CKCA Regional Event September 24/25 to hear from our industry expert.

  • AkzoNobel Debuts PurToneTM Stain System at 2018 International Woodworking Fair. Read more here.

CKCA Tips & Tools:
  • Have you got Mark's Work Warehouse discount cards that expire in September? We've already saved you thousands in spending dollars, so don't worry - This program has been very successful, we've ordered more and will be sending them out in September!

  • Safety is important to your business - DriveCheck's First Annual Fitness for Duty Summit - For people in safety sensitive industries - Gain valuable insight and knowledge on fitness for duty in the workplace, including both physical and psychological considerations - Details here.

  • WANTED! We need your help to finish building two important industry tools. If we want to entice the next generation into this industry we need to show them how exciting and successful this industry is! Help build the timeline here AND Complete the survey here.

  • How healthy is your business? - An in depth conversation with Lynne Jacob, MLJ Coaching, keynote presenter at CKCA National Forum 2018 about the health and "saleability" of your business. Read the full article in CKCA's regular column in Woodworking Canada magazine (page 50-52) here.

  • Check out all the CKCA member programs here - keep an eye out, we've got another great program coming your way very soon!

  • Increase your chances of hiring the right person. Use the FREE CKCA Careers Section (available to members only) - Post positions here
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