FAQ
Table of Contents
- General
- Membership
- Meetings, Registration & Attendance
- Committees & Board Membership
- Sponsoring Events & Presenting
- Rocky Mountain Chapter
General
What is the NKBA?
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is the premiere association for kitchen and bath professionals. The Association was founded in 1963 as the American Institute of Kitchen Dealers (AIKD) and has grown from 14 founding members to over 40,000 professionals throughout North America.
The NKBA is now the kitchen and bath industry knowledge resource for both professionals and consumers. Membership has expanded from kitchen dealers to today’s total of 11 industry segments, including: Builder/Remodeler, Cabinet Shop, Dealer, Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Retailer, Designer, Distributor, Fabricator, Installer, Manufacturer/Supplier, Manufacturer’s Representative, and Multi-Branch Retailer/Home Center.
The mission of the NKBA is to enhance member success and excellence, to promote professionalism and ethical business practices, and to provide leadership and direction for the industry. All this has helped to make the National Kitchen & Bath Association the choice for the finest professionals in the kitchen and bath industry.
How can I showcase my work?
The NKBA offers an annual contest to showcase each member’s work. It pays to submit your work as there are over $100,000 in prizes and substantial recognition for winners!
How can I link to the NKBA site?
Chapter members can display the NKBA logo on their website. Just copy and paste the code below into your web page(s).
<a href="http://nkbarockymountain.org/" title="link to Rocky Mountain Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association"><img src="http://nkbarockymountain.org/logo/member-logo.png" alt="Proud Member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association" /></a>Membership
How do I join?
The first stop is to visit with the Membership Vice President of the Rocky Mountain Chapter Board. That individual will assess your industry segment and help to determine the level of membership best suited to you and your company.
Alternatively, see the Join the NKBA page in the Industry section of the NKBA Web site.
Why should I join?
You become a member of the most dynamic, energetic, and progressive national chapter of the NKBA by joining the Rocky Mountain Chapter. This is an environment where you can share in business and social networking, gather detailed industry insights, receive weekly updates about the hottest products on the national scene, improve your career through constant educational opportunities, access a Web site that encourages Chapter members to showcase their work, and even have an active marketplace to post your resume or job listing. Contact the Membership Vice President for more information.
Visit www.nkba.org for more information about the national organization.
What if I’m not a designer?
The Rocky Mountain Chapter includes many members from all segments of the kitchen and bath industry, just as the NKBA services 11 different industry segments from builders to cabinet shops to dealers of all sorts to installers, distributors, and manufacturers. Why not network with your potential buyers and dealers as well as your peers? We provide the ideal environment to exchange contacts and information at all levels of the industry.
Meetings, Registration & Attendance
Where are Chapter meetings held?
Meetings are held all around Colorado, but concentrate mostly in Denver. The Chapter has made an effort to change the locations of meetings to include outlying areas such as Steamboat Springs, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins. See our Upcoming Events page for information about planned meetings.
You can join in the learning regardless of where you live with the new video streaming offered for each meeting’s educational topic! Indicate your preference to attend in person or online when registering for the meeting. You will be e-mailed a link to join remotely if you wish to attend online. The streaming link features a chat area to interact with the moderator, so you can participate in real time, even if you are attending the meeting remotely.
When are Chapter meetings held?
Meetings are usually held on the fourth Thursday evening of each month. Meeting notices are typically e-mailed one month in advance in addition to the postcards mailed by the national NKBA.
How do I register for an event?
Click on Upcoming Events. Then click on the RSVP box under the event date to register for an event. All payments are taken online by a third-party vendor called, “Acteva,” so you will be transferred to the Acteva Web site once you click the RSVP box. You will receive an e-mail confirmation from Acteva on behalf of the Chapter.
How do I register multiple people from the same company?
Follow the same procedures, but increase the quantity on the registration form to represent the total number of people from the same company who will attend. You will first be asked for the name and contact information of the first registrant and for the billing information. Information for the additional attendees is entered later in the process.
What if I can’t attend the meeting after registering?
You can join us online via live streaming during the scheduled time of the meeting.
What can I do if I live several hours away?
Each educational event may be viewed online via live streaming during the scheduled time of the event. We are looking for showrooms and dealers who would be interested in hosting a joint meeting with the educational topic live streaming. Contact the Programs Vice President if you are interested in hosting this event.
What is online live streaming?
All Chapter meetings and educational events are digitally recorded as they occur and uploaded to a third-party Web site where they may be viewed in real time as the event proceeds. Your e-mail confirmation will include directions for connecting to the site where the streaming video is provided and for obtaining CEU credit for your attendance.
Committees & Board Membership
How do I get involved?
See the Secretary. That person is in charge of the Nominating Committee and of finding the right place for you to participate. Special event committees and project committees are available to help you get involved on a short-term basis.
How do I get on the Board?
Each Board position is a one-year term, so complete a self-nomination form and become part of an exciting and nationally recognized Board. You will need to log in to access the form, but start on the NKBA Members home page.
How long is the commitment for a Board position?
Each term is one year. Most people dedicate two years to their role.
Sponsoring Events & Presenting
How does my company become a sponsor?
See the Programs Vice President to find out what dates and events are available.
How does my company host an event?
See the Programs Vice President to find out what dates and events are available.
What is the commitment to be a sponsor?
There are several different options to choose in selecting the right sponsorship level for your company. Contact the Programs Vice President to choose a customized option.
What about special events?
The Rocky Mountain Chapter usually hosts two to three special events per year including: the Year-end Gala, a Tabletop Vendor event, and a Chapter Happening. Each has its own unique qualifications and opportunities for sponsorship. Contact the President for the most up-to-date information.
How do I suggest an educational topic?
Any Board Member can handle this request and will ensure that it is routed to the right person. Please keep in mind that most of the Chapter meetings are planned well in advance and it may be some time before the opportunity arises to add a new presentation topic.
How do I volunteer to make a presentation?
Any Board Member can handle this request and will ensure that it is routed to the right person. The Programs Vice President will be in contact if time and dates are available. Please keep in mind that most of the Chapter meetings are planned well in advance and it may be some time before the opportunity arises to make a new presentation.
Rocky Mountain Chapter
How big is the Rocky Mountain Chapter?
Current membership is around 500 individuals and companies across Colorado and into southern Wyoming. Membership varies because of renewals, new employees, and people who choose not to renew.
Where does the Rocky Mountain Chapter rank nationally?
The Rocky Mountain Chapter is ranked second in membership behind the Southern California Chapter. The national Association has awarded us Program of the Year for 2008 and 2007. We have set the standard for program meetings, strategic planning, and Board participation.
What are the objectives of the Rocky Mountain Chapter?
We plan on taking over the world and setting the standard for Chapter success! We will continue to emphasize out-of-area programs to encourage more participation from outlying area members and we will continue to offer excellent educational and networking events.
Where can I post job listings or my resume?
The Rocky Mountain Chapter Web site includes a Jobs page. Send an e-mail to the Communications Vice President to get current advertising rates.
How do I get involved if I am currently a student?
Students may participate in the networking and educational meetings each month. We offer a discounted rate for students. The Art Institute of Colorado began a student chapter in 2009 and we encourage other student groups to also begin college chapters.
What is the best way to network with other members?
Attend the meetings and introduce yourself to other members.
Join the LinkedIn RMC-NKBA group.
Get involved in the Chapter by volunteering for committees and Board positions.
