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he National Kitchen & Bath Association is the world's
largest all-industry trade organization devoted to kitchen
and bath design, remodeling, manufacturing, sales, and
distribution. The association is dedicated to building a thriving K&B
industry in North America and worldwide. It accomplishes these
goals with its extensive chapter network, year-round educational
programs, summits, industry-leading certifications, and insightful
proprietary research – as well as through its ownership of the
Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), North America's largest
showcase of the latest K&B products, innovations and technologies
coming to market.
Joining the association automatically places members in one of
NKBA's 71 chapters throughout the U.S. and Canada, at no
additional charge. The chapters are run by volunteers who
represent the industry at the local level and cultivate connections
among the design, building, retail, and manufacturing communities.
Here are five important ways NKBA helps members boost their
businesses and enhance their professional skills.
• Research
Throughout its 60-year history, NKBA has conducted valuable
industry research that is always available to members and is
included in the cost of membership. In addition to its annual
Kitchen & Bath Market Outlook and Design Trends reports,
NKBA provides the Kitchen & Bath Market Index, a quarterly
update on current conditions, challenges, and future prospects
for the four key industry segments of design, retail, construction,
and manufacturing – as well as in-depth reports on trending
topics like smart home technology, outdoor kitchens,
sustainability, designing for luxury spaces, and more.
NKBA supplements its research with dedicated virtual and
in-person summits featuring expert keynotes and panel
discussions that explore the topics of released reports.
The association's industry-leading research gives designers,
business owners, and executives exclusive data and strategic
insights that they can use to make informed decisions.
• Community
A major advantage of joining NKBA is becoming part of a
greater K&B community. At the local chapter level, members
have the opportunity to attend meetings, earn Continuing
Education Credits to maintain certifications and credentials,
and connect with other local professionals to expand their
NKBA'S
MEMBERSHIP ADVANTAGE
Joining the association gives unlimited access to groundbreaking research, and a
myriad of professional development and networking opportunities and KBIS perks
