NKBA Announces New Educational Courses for 2007
Contact:
Laura Domanico, Manager of Professional Programs (908) 813-3197;
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (March 7, 2007) - The NKBA has announced three new NKBA Education Courses for 2007. These courses qualify for Continuing Education Unit credit as well as NKBA Education hours. For a full 2007 NKBA Education Course schedule, visit www.nkba.org or call the NKBA at 800-843-6522.
Job Installation & Project Management
The course will discuss specific construction knowledge, detailed product installation techniques and management practices to meet this goal. Attendees will become familiar with the details of construction and product installation, thorough and accurate estimating skills, project management expertise and client management techniques. This course is based on the new Kitchen and Bath Project Management, part of the NKBA Professional Resource Library and is ideal for design firm owners, practicing designers, project managers and installation specialists.
Branding Your Business - An Executive Workshop
Presented by Fry Communications
Showroom branding has evolved from a hot topic to a leading priority for many business owners. This dynamic program, a results-oriented experience featuring in-depth information, will jump-start your showroom branding. Guided by a detailed workbook, each participant will initiate the creation of a strategic marketing plan specifically tailored for their business, including the identification of core company attributes, distinctive positioning opportunities, core customer profiles, tactics and budget ranges. Discover how to convert intent into action, including three key action steps you can implement immediately to brand your business
Green Design
Sponsored by TOTO USA, GE Monogram, Lutron Electronics and Natural Home Magazine
The NKBA Green Course addresses Green from a residential standpoint for the kitchen and bath designer. The "green" momentum continues and this course discusses four major areas of sustainable design and conservation: water, energy, materials and air quality. Participants will become familiar with specific products that make sense and work toward balance in the natural home as well as develop a systematic approach to meeting the client's desire to have an environmentally sensitive design without compromising the integrity of the whole house design.
About the National Kitchen & Bath Association
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is a non-profit trade association that has educated and led the kitchen and bath industry since 1963. With nearly 40,000 members and growing, the NKBA owns the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference (K/BIS), the world's largest trade show dedicated to the kitchen and bath industry. The mission of the NKBA is to enhance member success and excellence, promote professionalism and ethical business practices and provide leadership and direction for the kitchen and bath industry. For more information, visit www.nkba.org or call NKBA Customer Service at 800-843-6522.