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It’s Here! Celebrate Kitchen & Bath Month with NKBA & KBIS!

Hello October! Not only is the registration momentum for KBIS gaining speed but October is also Kitchen & Bath Month. Across North America, NKBA members are celebrating!

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The first KBtribechat of October is co-hosted by both the NKBA and KBIS. Let’s bring the community together to celebrate the industry, talk innovation, gain insight, and share key research to help your business. We’ll see you and the rest of the tribe on October 5th at 2:00 EST.

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Weigh in on the following questions:

Q1) Safety & Sustainability are two of the NKBA’s key values. Share innovations you’ve seen for safe/sustainable kitchens & baths.

Q2) Our partnership with @CEDIA this year @KBIS2017 will showcase home tech solutions. What SmartHome features are here to stay?

Q3) How do you feel working with Millennials differs from working with other generations in the workplace? Discuss!

Q4) What research would you like to see us tackle? What info would have the biggest impact on your business? #NKBAresearch

Q5) Have you seen our new NKBA Innovation+Inspiration Magazine?  What would you most like to see covered?

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Kick off Kitchen & Bath Month with NKBA & KBIS!

It’s the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s favorite time of the year, which means October has officially arrived! Across North America NKBA members are celebrating Kitchen & Bath Month. The NKBA has also launched their #NKBAStyleSpotted contest & are giving away a trip to KBIS 2016! And watch for their new hashtag #NKBAWorkWithAPro.

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Here’s your chance to get in on the conversation! Co-hosted with the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), @thenkba and @kbis2016 will take over #KBTribeChat on October 7th at 2:00pm eastern time, bringing the entire community together to talk about industry trends and more. Join us for what should be another record-breaking conversation full of industry insight, plus a very special announcement!

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Weigh in on the following questions:

Q1) What is the #1 reason to work with an NKBA Pro? #NBKAWorkWithAPro

Q2) What is the most popular #DesignTrend you’ve seen this year? Share pictures! #NKBAStyleSpotted

Q3) How do you keep current in your career? Courses? Certifications? Share with us! #NKBAU

Q4) What new areas of business have you explored lately? Expanded product lines? Outdoor kitchens? E-commerce?

Q5) We are finalizing our Millennial research for our members. Have you adapted marketing for generations?

Q6) State of the Industry Report respondents indicated 60% increase in company revenue in 2014/15. True in your business?

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join this Twitter Chat discussion

on Wednesday, October 7th

from 2 to 3pm eastern time

by adding #KBtribechat to your tweets.

Here’s the transcript for this KBtribechat.

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Get Ready to Celebrate Kitchen & Bath Month with NKBA & KBIS!

NKBA-G+-KBMonth It goes without saying that this month is a favorite for the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). NKBA Chapters across North America are celebrating in many different ways, and the national organization has several fun initiatives on the go such as a Pinterest promotion with great prizing. The NKBA is also very pleased to celebrate Kitchen & Bath Month by hosting the next #KBTRIBECHAT! As the official owner of our industry’s biggest show, the NKBA has invited their friends at KBIS to co-host the chat on Wednesday, October 22nd at 2:00 ET, bringing the entire community together in dialogue about the kitchen and bath business environment – present and future. facebook_button-KBMonthNEW Weigh in on the following questions:

• Have you changed your business or the way you market your business in the last 5 years? How? Why? Why not?

• What’s the best source of new and valuable information for your business? Direct from brands? Reps? Social media? Websites? Other?

• Name a technology that your business can’t live without.

• List the benefits of real life networking/trade shows vs. online interaction.

• What does 2015 look like for your business?

• Name names and let’s share! Who are your favorite K & B brands and why?

• The KBIS countdown is on! Will we see you in Vegas in January? KBIS_logo_rgb_date_vert Here’s one more good reason to join the chat: the last time KBIS hosted #KBTribeChat (September) there were record-breaking impressions and attendance. Records are made to be broken! See you on Wednesday! NKBA_drkgrey-stacked

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Getting Excited for #KBIS2013

We’re in the home stretch for KBIS 2013 in New Orleans and things are moving quickly!  Join us in a fun, pre-show chat on March 27th from 2-3 p.m to celebrate the premier North American event for kitchen and bath professionals.

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Chat with us about the special Modenus-powered Beignets & Bubbly event that will kick off the KBIS Design Studio Powered by QueX.  In the Studio, top designers Meredith Heron, Corey Klassen, Carmen Christiansen, Lori Gilder, Andie Day, Tyler Wisler, Cheryl Kees Clendenon and Susan Serra will share their virtual takes on kitchens, baths, urban lofts and outdoor spaces for the generations.

We’ll share KBIS Roundtable opportunities where participants can sit and chat with leaders of the industry such as Lou Rohl, Eduardo Cosentino and our own KBTribeChat leader, Stacy Garcia.

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Hear about all the celebrations for the NKBA’s 50th Birthday, which includes parties, red carpet photos, and a special Mardi Gras gala. We’ll even share a few items from a special history center detailing everything from bouffant hairdos on “housewives” in ads to avocado and gold appliances reigning supreme to bathrooms with so much dusty rose and lace, your toes will curl.

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Tell us which of the great speakers in our lineup you’re most looking forward to.

And, we’ll tell you how you can vote on the Best of KBIS People’s Choice Award directly from the KBIS Facebook page.  Social media power!

Last but certainly not least, we’d love for exhibitors to jump in and tell us about their booth events, product launches and special celebrations.

It’ll be an action packed hour.  Grab a beignet (or heck, some bubbly too) and join us for the chat!

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KBIS – Bring It On!

The countdown is on!  Nine weeks out and we’re on a roll.  And you can help us out as we fine-tune all the last minute show details with you in mind. Join us as we talk KBIS on the February 20 #KBTRIBECHAT.

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We’ve been busy breathing new life into the show and we are so charged about new initiatives such as:

  • KBIS365 for year round info YOU need to know
  • Multimedia Stage where YOU can dictate the content
  • Plans for the largest KBIS tweetup ever
  • BlogTourNOLA visiting, engaging and building the buzz as only Modenus can
  • Calling our KBTRIBECHAT community to contribute expertise to a new tech, social, interactive space
  • New, very slick media lounge that welcomes bloggers, yes, bloggers with open arms
  • And a HUGE initiative about lifestyles that we will announce next week

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Bring your opinions, your excitement and let us know what you think about our ideas. The entire KBIS PR team will be participating, taking notes, and making this YOUR SHOW.  Get ready for frank, lively discussion to make KBIS THE PLACE TO BE in the kitchen and bath industry.

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About KBIS

KBIS, in conjunction with the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) is an inspiring, interactive platform that showcases the latest industry products, trends and technologies. KBIS is the voice of the kitchen and bath industry and has been for nearly 50 years.

This year’s expo features an expansive collection of the industry’s leading manufacturer’s new products, a robust educational program developed and endorsed by the NKBA, world-renowned industry speakers and dynamic networking events. This year’s show will be held April 19-21, 2012, at the New Orleans Ernest Morial Convention Center.

For the latest news and announcements visit www.KBIS.com, follow KBIS on Facebook and on Twitter at @KBIS2013.

 

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