Carolina

Progressive Dinner in Charlotte's SouthEnd Ferguson, Subzero/Wolf, and Walker Zanger Thu, May 10, 2012 @ 05:30 PM



                                     
                                     NKBA Carolina Chapter Meeting for May 10th, 2012 

Please join us for a Progressive Dinner, in the SouthEnd area of Charlotte
These showrooms will "inspire" you with their new products so that you can "inspire" your clients!
This will be a great time to socialize with fellow NKBA members since there will not be a formal meeting.  
 
Registration and Hors D'Oeuvres, 5:30 PM: Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery
2000 South Blvd.
Charlotte, NC, 28203
phone: 704 370-2020
 
Entre: 6:45 PM: Sub-Zero Wolf Southeast, Inc.
127 West Worthington Ave.
Suite 180
Charlotte, NC, 28203
phone: 704 375-6025
 
Dessert: 8:00 PM: Walker & Zanger, Inc.
2116 Hawkins St.
Suite 500
Charlotte, NC, 28203
phone: 704 583-7039           
 
 
  
  

EARLY REGISTRATION  ENDS ON 5/7/12    MEMBERS:  $15.00            
 STUDENTS: $5.00  
  NON-MEMBERS: $20.00    POTENTIAL MEMBERS: FREE



CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLUS PAY AND REGISTER ONLINE.

 

WWW.NKBACAROLINAS.COM
Location:
Ferguson Kitchen and Bath Gallery
2000 South Blvd
Charlotte , NC 28203
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Sustainable Living Spaces James Terry Thu, March 15, 2012 @ 05:30 PM



P
lease mark your calender for our next chapter meeting at the Velux Showroom in Fort Mill, SC.  The program is titled " Sustainable Living Spaces".  This meeting will qualify for .2 CEU's!
 
  Meeting Date:  March 15, 2012
 
at Velux Showroom



  104 Ben Casey Drive 

Fort Mill, SC 29708 




VELUX, the world leader in skylights and roof windows, puts to excellent use our most abundant natural resource – light from above – by developing, manufacturing and marketing environmentally friendly products that provide and control daylight and fresh air in buildings, and products that heat water with solar energy. 

High quality, energy efficient skylights are an important part of building today's green friendly homes and buildings. The effect that natural light has on you physically, emotionally and psychologically is well documented. The benefits of natural light can have a profound impact on you personally, while the stewardship of VELUX will positively affect our environment for future generations. 



James Terry will be presenting the program.  He has been working with VELUX for 5 years. It is his second territory within those 5 years. First territory, N. Florida and S. George. Current territory, NW North Carolina and a little bit of Tennessee and Virginia. He focus's on promoting natural light through Architects, Designers and Remodelers and everyone between.



This program will consist of a comprehensive, educational program to communicate how daylight from above when applied properly can help overcome modern design challenges and has major green benefits. 
 
James will be covering the following topics: 

 
Sustainable and Green Building:

Discuss various sustainable and green building concepts.  Topics include utilizing solar technology, improving indoor air quality, and increasing energy efficiency. 
 
Daylighting:

Discuss modern concepts related to daylighting.  Topics include daylighting control, product selection, and code compliance. 
 
Building Trends:

Discuss current demographic and building trends and how they will affect the future of home design.  Topics include trends in roof lines, building materials, and overall home construction.
 
Overcoming Design Challenges:

Discuss best practices to overcome modern design challenges.  Topics include overcoming privacy issues, achieving balanced light, and lighting the core.



 

EARLY REGISTRATION  ENDS ON 3/12/12    MEMBERS:  $15.00             STUDENTS: $5.00

                                                                            NON-MEMBERS: $20.00    POTENTIAL MEMBERS: FREE



CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLUS PAY AND REGISTER ONLINE.

 

WWW.NKBACAROLINAS.COM
Location:
Velux America
104 Ben Casey Drive
Ft. Mill, SC 29708
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"Staying Ahead of the Competition Through Technology" and " Healthy Indoor Air Quality by Design"Speakers: John Morgan and Christina Zucco Thu, January 19, 2012

Please mark your calender for our Joint Meeting with Piedmont Blue Ridge Chapter.  This meeting will qualify for .2 CEU's!
    Meeting Date:  January 19, 2012
 
at
 
    2838 Grandview Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29680
 

Executive Cabinetry,our host and sponsor for this meeting, has an exciting and informative event planned!

We are offered the exceptional opportunity to tour Executive Cabinetry  plant facility  @ 3:30pm

Executive Cabinetry manufactures the only all wood cabinet that is GREENGUARD Children & Schools air quality certified.

Our program will begin @ 5:30 with sign in and networking, followed by catered dinner and  2 CEU program.

 

NKBA Vice President JOHN MORGAN will present "Staying Ahead of the Competition Through Technology" 

 John Morgan is a 20-year kitchen and bath veteran. A manufacturer’s representative, consultant, trainer, and speaker, he has served on advisory councils of industry manufacturers, as well as Virginia Tech. He authored the popular “Rep’s View” column in Kitchen & Bath Design News for nearly a decade, and currently represents nationally-known cabinet and technology companies through his Baltimore/Washington-based agency, Morgan Pinnacle. For the NKBA, he has chaired the Certification Task Force, Council of Manufacturers’ Representatives, Nominating Committee, and Development Task Force. He also served on the Ad Hoc CAD Design Committee, Ad Hoc Governance Committee, and Board of Directors.  

John’s presentation continues to evolve rapidly, and now is the time for  kitchen and bath professionals to develop their businesses through   technology. From more cost-effective marketing and increased options for timely communication, to more convenient meeting methods and  greater capabilities in  delivering presentations, new technologies are available to better your business and shorten your sales cycle. John will offer an overview of the state-of-the-art technology that forward thinking creative kitchen and bath professionals are employing  to build today’s foundation for tomorrow’s success.

And
 

 GEI Market Segment Manager, CHRISTINA   ZUCCO presents   Healthy Indoor Air Quality by Design"

for GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, an industry-independent organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Program. Much of Christina’s work involves speaking and lecturing at national conferences, local environmental organizations, and architectural and design firms to educate and encourage the continued progression of healthy, environmentally responsible design. Christina has a strong background in IAQ, education and architecture and design, having worked as an interior designer and most recently as an Interior Design Instructor focusing on sustainable issues at the Art Institute of Atlanta.    

 
  

EARLY REGISTRATION  BY 1/12/12    MEMBERS:  $15.00             STUDENTS: $5.00

                                                                            NON-MEMBERS: $20.00    POTENTIAL MEMBERS: FREE



CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLUS PAY AND REGISTER ONLINE.

 

WWW.NKBACAROLINAS.COM
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Holiday Party Holiday Party at Design Innovations and Hosted by Consentino Group Thu, December 15, 2011 @ 05:30 PM

NKBA Meeting
When: 
Thu, 12/15/2011 - 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Online Registration Deadline: 
Monday, December 12, 2011 - 11:59pm
Where: 

Design Innovations 
8350 Arrowridge Blvd # C
Charlotte, NC 28273
(704) 598-1255

Meeting Info: 

Please join us for our next chapter meeting sponsered by Consentino Group of North America.  We will also have a program that Consentino group will present worth .1 CEU's.  As a part of our chapter's annual tradtition we will have a fundraiser with the proceeds going to our REAL project that we presented at our April meeting. 

More about Consentino Group: 

Cosentino, the world's leading producer of Silestone quartz surfaces, is a family-owned business financed entirely with Spanish capital. It focuses on the design, production and distribution of architectural and decorative solutions made from natural stone. It creates and defines leading products that are designed to provide innovative and functional solutions for the home and public spaces under the criteria of careful design, innovation and environmental respect.

The group based its development on international expansion and an innovative research program, which enables it to use the most advanced technology to obtain new materials.

Cosentino's activity covers the entire natural stone manufacturing process, from extraction and processing to the installation of quartz surfaces, such as kitchen and bathroom worktops, cladding and other products.

Currently, the Spanish company has a large international presence, based on its establishment with commercial fixed assets in a dozen countries. It is the world's leading producer of quartz surfaces, distributing to over fifty countries. Nearly 70% of the Group's sales are generated in international markets.

Location:
Design Innovations
8350 Arrowridge Blvd #C
Charlotte, NC 28273
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The Classical Orders of Architecture and How it Relates to Furniture & MouldingsWhite River Mouldings Fri, October 28, 2011 @ 05:30 PM


Presenter: Bruce Adkins


Bio:  Bruce Adkins started his career in the building products business in 1977 after completing a tour in the Marine Corps.  He worked his way up in sales from local salesman to Vice President of General Products Co., in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a manufacturer of Benchmark residential and commercial doors and frames.  In 2001, he began working for White River Hardwoods of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and is now their Director of Sales.  White River is a major manufacturer to the Kitchen and Bath and millwork industries, providing mouldings, onlays and corbels in multiple species, machined and handcarved.  It's design services program has helped beautify some of the most elegant homes in America, and around the world. 


More about Raffaldini Winery: 

The Raffaldini family dates back to the year 1348 in the town of Mantua, located in the Northern Province of Lombardy, Italy. To this day, the family owns and lives on the land that is their ancestral home. The romantic town of Verona, home to Juliet Capulet of Romeo and Juliet, lies just to the North.

The Raffaldini family motto, “Audentes Fortuna Iuvat” means, “Fortune favors those who dare.” This Latin phrase originates from the Aeneid, Virgil’s most famous work. Born in 70 BC during the reign of Julius Caesar, Virgil is best known as the author of this epic poem that links the birth of Rome to the Trojan War.

The fusion of family, food and wine is an integral part of our daily life. For more than six hundred and fifty years, the Raffaldini family has witnessed many historic events and has often marked such occasions with special family dinners and homemade Italian wine.

The Raffaldini family made a decision to share our centuries-old wine experience with the New World. After a long and exhaustive search for land that would reflect this experience, Raffaldini Vineyards was established in the Swan Creek area of the Yadkin Valley. From this vineyard, we handcraft our Italian wines; wines that express not only their “sense of place”, but also utilize winemaking skills that have been refined throughout the ages.

As you enter our Tuscan-style Villa tasting room, let the spirit of the Raffaldini family history, importance of family and celebration of life transport you to our ancestral home. The wine, food and artwork within hold deep meaning for the Raffaldini family and we are delighted to share them with you. Close your eyes as you taste our wine and be transported to Italy...


Come and make a weekend out of it!  We have 20 room blocked out for the NKBA at the Hampton Inn in Jonesville, NC.  When registering please let them know you are with NKBA Carolinas Chapter.  

Hampton Inn
632 Nc Highway 67 # Exit 82
Jonesville, NC 28642-9246
(336) 835-1994

http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=JNVNCHX



Location:
Raffaldini Winery
540 Groce Highway
Ronda, NC 28670
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Exclusive Ideal Home Show Pre-Show Event Designing with Color in Kitchens and BathsFri, August 26, 2011

The Park Expo and Conference Center
2500 E. Independence Blvd.
Charlotte NC, 28205

OPEN TO BOTH PROFESSIONALS
AND TO THE PUBLIC
Friday August 26th, 2011
Doors open at 9:00 am       Program begins at 9:30 am

  •  75 minute seminar with CEU’s
  • (Class is also NKBA Hours approved)
  •  Free Ticket to the Show
  •  Free Choice Parking  (with  early bird registration)
  • Box Lunch
  • http://www.nkbacarolinas.com/Event
Topic: Designing with Color in Kitchens and Baths

“Did you ever notice when you talk about color, it makes people smile. There are no wrong colors, only wrong color combinations. To set the wheel (Color Wheel) in motion, you will learn how colors interact with each other and offer harmonious options in combining colors in a single space, whether the desired outcome is soft and mellow or full of energy. Increase sales by better understanding clients through color and have the ability to make color recommendations with confidence. “


Speaker: Ann M. Morris, CMKBD, CfyH

Ann M. Morris has been in the kitchen and bath design business for more than 25
years. She has designed and installed projects domestically as well as
internationally. Ann is a Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer, and Color
for your Home expert. She currently works in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is a Senior Designer at
the Allied Kitchen and Bath Design Center. Her work has been featured in
national publications such as: House Beautiful, The New York Times, Better Homes
and Gardens, and Inspired House, to name a few. She appeared on National
Television for a spotlight feature on HGTV.  http://annmmorris.com/home.html




REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE $16.00.

  • Early Bird Registration prices apply to online registration completed before the deadline.
  • Online registration will be disabled once the deadline is past.
  • At-the-door registration can be paid by check or cash.
Early Bird Registration ends Wednesday August 17th

Knowing your Waste Disposal Systems HD Supply Thu, August 4, 2011 @ 05:30 PM

In this upcoming meeting associates of "Insinkerator" will present everything we need to know about designing with waste disposal and filitration in mind. Thinking about client needs and their habits around the sink can help achieve a more sustainable kitchen design.

Program Learning Objectives

-Understand basic water quality issues.
-Discuss the different types of in-home water purification systems and determine which best fits a customer’s need.
-Describe the role of instant hot water dispensers in sustainable kitchen design.
-Take into account community and household waste management processes when designing the kitchen
-Describe what happens to food waste sent through plumbing to the wastewater treatment system and its importance to the concept of sustainable design

RSVP:
Thomas Strigus, CKD, CBD (tom.strigus@companioncabinet.com)
Location:
HD Supply
16235 Northcross Drive
Huntersville , NC 28078
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Chapter Meeting NoticeRebirth of Our ChapterThu, April 7, 2011 @ 05:30 PM

Join us for an exciting meeting at the Vandlandingham Estate and learn about the rebirth of our chapter! There have been many struggles for all of us over the last couple years.  Finally we're seeing Charlotte taking that battleship turn so it's time for our chapter to have a new fresh look as well. We have many new things planned and are taking our chapter to the next level.  Learn about the upcoming involvements that we have in our community and also advertising opportunities for our members in conjunction with NKBA Carolinas Chapter. This meeting is not to be missed!
Location:
Vanlandingham Estates
2010 The Plaza
Charlotte, NC 28205
Directions »

Chapter Website

www.nkbacarolinas.com
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