NKBA President's Invitation to K/BIS 2009 Trade Show
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2. Message from the NKBA President
Dear Fellow Industry Professional,
As the 2009 President of the National Kitchen
& Bath Association, I sincerely hope that you’ll
join me from April 30 to May 3 for the NKBA’s
Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference. I’d
Table of Contents Page like to welcome you to Atlanta for the largest and
K/BIS 2009 Schedule-at-a-Glance ……… 3 most comprehensive trade show in the industry.
This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen
NKBA Keynotes ……………………………… 4
your career or business through networking, education, and expo-
NKBA Conference Sessions ………………… 4
sure to the industry’s latest and most innovative products and ideas.
NKBA Segment Events ……………………… 5
NKBA Networking Events ……………… 6-7 The kitchen and bath each play such a significant role in the daily
living of today’s homeowners and families that we’ve given K/BIS
NKBA Professional
Development Courses …………………… 8-11 2009 the theme “Heart of the Home.” K/BIS can help give you the
knowledge and inspiration to enhance your business through
NKBA Center Stage Schedule ……………… 11
education, finding new products, and networking.
K/BIS 2009 Show Floor …………………… 12
K/BIS 2009 Show Highlights ……………… 13
Spend time at NKBA Center Stage, where you can learn more about
K/BIS 2009 Registration ……………… 14-15 energy-efficient lighting, multi-generational design, the truth about
K/BIS 2009 Travel Information …………… 16 granite and radon, secrets of a great kitchen, and how to identify
your best customers. In this rapidly changing economy, give
yourself a competitive advantage—the power of knowledge.
The NKBA continues to strive for excellence in the kitchen and bath
industry by giving industry professionals access to top educators,
business resources, and a support network of more than 40,000
members. K/BIS is the NKBA’s way of bringing all of these benefits
together, and my goal is to bring all of you together for K/BIS. I look
forward to seeing you in Atlanta.
Sincerely,
Suzie Williford
NKBA.org • 800-THE-NKBA
2009 NKBA President
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3. K/BIS 2009 Schedule-at-a-Glance
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. NKBA Design Competition Awards Luncheon
(by invitation only)
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. 3-Day and 8-Hour Course Registration Design Competition Sponsored by Sub-Zero |
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 3-Day Professional Development Course Wolf, Miele, Dal-Tile, This Old House, GE
• Kitchen & Bath Krafter (4/28 - 4/30) Monogram, Rheem & American Woodmark
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8-Hour Professional Development Course Student Design Competition Sponsored by
• Kitchen Starter American Woodmark & Sub-Zero | Wolf
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8-Hour Professional Development Course 12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Segment Event
• CKD/CBD Prep Review Course • Distributors Event
Speaker: Harry Gianetti
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. NKBA Conference Session: Business & Leadership
Speaker: Andrew Winston
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. 8-Hour and 4-Hour Morning Course Registration
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. NKBA Special Focus Event
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8-Hour Professional Development Courses
Speaker: Paul DiMeo of Extreme Makeover:
• Bath Starter
Home Edition
• Countertop Sales: A Focus on Natural Stone
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. International Reception
Sponsored by Marble Institute of America
Sponsored by the Atlanta Convention
• Sales: Managing the Outcome
& Visitors Bureau
• Appliance Starter
In partnership with GE Monogram
Saturday, May 2, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 4-Hour Morning Professional Development Courses
• Experience Green 8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Segment Events
Sponsored by TOTO, GE Monogram, • Builders/Remodelers Event
& Lutron Electronics Speaker: Steve Ford
• Combining Landscape and Kitchen Design Platinum Sponsors: Westye Group SE and
Principles for Winning Outdoor Kitchens 20-20 Technologies, Inc.; Silver Sponsors:
Sponsored by Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet MultiStone USA, Moda Floors & Interiors,
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CKD/CBD Design Exam and Cucine Lube of Atlanta
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 4-Hour Afternoon Course Registration • Designers Event
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 4-Hour Afternoon Professional Development Courses Speaker: Edie Raether
• European Design Trends Gold Sponsor: Code Name: Brand Au –
Sponsored by EXPO Design Center A Solid Gold Choice for Designers, Coming
• Designing With Color to K/BIS 2009
• Shark! Manufacturers/Manufacturers’
Thursday, April 30, 2009 Representatives Event
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. NKBA Bookstore Open
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. 8-Hour and 6-Hour Course Registration
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Show Floor Open
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8-Hour Professional Development Courses
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. NKBA Annual Business Luncheon
• Advanced Kitchen & Bath Design
Speaker: Terry Savage
• Advanced Appliance Workshop
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. NKBA Conference Session: Technology & Trends
Sponsored by The Retail Observer and Dacor
Speakers: Carole Freehauf and Richard
• Mind Your Own Business
Trethewey of This Old House
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 6-Hour Course
Sponsored by This Old House
• Residential Green: for Kitchens and Baths
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. NKBA Current Industry Forum
10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. NKBA Educators’ Forum (by invitation only)
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. NKBA Bookstore Open
Sunday, May 3, 2009
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. NKBA Chapter Officers’ Forum/Ambassadors’
Club Luncheon (by invitation only) 8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Segment Event
Speaker: Randall Whitehead • Dealers Event
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Chapter Officers’ Forum Breakout Sessions Speaker: Mick De Giulio
• 11 Sessions Silver Sponsor: Wood-Mode
6:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. NKBA Board of Directors’ Gala 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. NKBA Bookstore Open
Location: Centennial Olympic Park
10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. Show Floor Open
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. NKBA Conference Session: Design & Inspiration
Friday, May 1, 2009 Speaker: John Gidding of Designed to Sell
Sponsored by HGTV
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony
Speaker: Mike Huckabee
Monday, May 4, 2009
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. NKBA Bookstore Open
9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. 8-Hour and 6-Hour Course Registration
10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Show Floor Open 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8-Hour Professional Development Courses
• Kitchen & Bath Lighting Made Easy
• Job Installation & Project Management
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 6-Hour Course
• Designing Kitchens & Baths to Facilitate
Aging in Place
4. Conference at K/BIS 2009
The K/BIS 2009 Conference Program features speakers who have made names for themselves as
designers or business leaders. Make the most of your show experience by attending one of the
many engaging and informative NKBA conference sessions.
NKBA Keynotes NKBA Conference Sessions
Each presentation provides 0.1 CEUs Each session provides 0.1 CEUs
Opening Ceremony Business & Leadership Session
Friday, May 1 • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, May 1 • 8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Andrew Winston
Speaker: Mike Huckabee
Does ‘Green’ Matter in a Recession?
Mike Huckabee, former Arkansas governor and 2008 Repub-
Andrew Winston, co-author of the bestseller Green to Gold, will
lican presidential candidate, will set the stage for an exciting
explore the green business movement and how it has changed,
show in Atlanta. In his opening keynote, he’ll share lessons
slowed, or even accelerated in the economic downturn. This session will look
of life and business that are sure to hearten and inspire. Mike Huckabee
at how a business can thrive and address environmental issues at the same
spent the first part of his career in advertising and broadcasting and then
time. Andrew will ask some key questions, such as “Is going green too expen-
as a pastor before becoming Arkansas’s 44th governor from 1996 to 2004.
sive to deal with during tight times or can it pull businesses, the economy,
Author of six books and a regular contributor on Fox News, Huckabee has and the country out of this crisis?”
called for a national emphasis on living a healthy lifestyle prompted by his
own diagnosis of Type II Diabetes, and subsequent health improvements
Technology & Trends Session
that included the completion of four marathons.
Sponsored by: This Old House
Saturday, May 2 • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
NKBA Special Focus Event Richard Trethewey and Carole Freehauf
Friday, May 1 • 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Kitchen & Bath Consumer Trends
Paul DiMeo Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey
Making a Difference with Paul DiMeo and interior designer Carole Freehauf, both
The beloved carpenter of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition from the Emmy award-winning television show This Old House, will address
will offer K/BIS visitors a behind-the-scenes peek at the the issue that’s paramount on everyone’s mind in this turbulent economy:
hit ABC show. With the average kitchen or bath remodel taking weeks who’s still buying, how to motivate them, and what they’re looking for today
to complete, you’ll be inspired by the speed at which the cast, crew, and in kitchen and bath products and services. Based on a groundbreaking and
volunteers create safe and beautiful homes for deserving families. Paul ongoing study among self-described home improvement junkies, and shaped
can attest that the volunteer spirit is alive and well in the United States. by their own extensive experience designing and installing kitchens and
On a weekly basis, he witnesses hundreds of individuals giving their time, baths, Richard and Carole will share insights and game-changing strategies
craftsmanship, and materials to help neighbors in need. for growing your business–in good times and bad.
NKBA Annual Business Luncheon Design & Inspiration Session
Saturday, May 2 • 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by: HGTV
Terry Savage Sunday, May 3 • 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
John Gidding
The Savage Truth about Money, the Economy, and the Markets!
Internationally recognized economist and financial expert Designing to Sell on a Budget: What Designs Homeowners are
Terry Savage cuts through the fluff and brings home the Looking for in Order to Sell in a Challenging Real Estate Market.
issues that matter most. Using her uncanny knack for “telling it like it A designer on the hit HGTV program Designed to Sell, John
is,” Savage makes sense of the economy, the markets, and the factors Gidding has worked in architecture and design firms around the world. His
that have the greatest impact on us, professionally and personally. An television career started as an offshoot of modeling, which he started as a
entertaining and gifted speaker, nationally syndicated financial columnist, way to pay his way through Harvard Graduate School of Design. He was cast
best-selling author, and television commentator, it’s no wonder that Terry to be a host/designer on ABC Family’s Knock First, a design show for teens.
Savage is one of the most popular economists in the world! Keeping one foot firmly in architecture, he’s thrilled to bring his breadth of
experience to Atlanta to join the Designed to Sell family.
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5. NKBA Segment Events Designers Event
Gold Sponsor: Code name: Brand Au - A Solid Gold Choice
Each segment event provides 0.2 CEUs for Designers, Coming K/BIS 2009
Distributors Event Saturday, May 2 • 8:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Edie Raether, MS, CSP
Friday, May 1 • 12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Harry Gianetti Creating Your Blueprint for Success!
Become unstoppable! Allow your dreams to be greater than
UMRP and the Internet: The Challenges Faced by
your fears. Thrive in tough times by turning obstacles into
Today’s Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers
opportunities and adversity into a competitive advantage. Design the
In a technologically advanced market, consumers have
circuitry of your business for success! Edie Raether, MS, CSP, is a change
become savvier in product research, knowledge, and purchasing.
strategist who will challenge the way you think and change the way you
Manufacturers, distributors, and dealers must work together and
do business to thrive even in the toughest economy.
adapt new sales methods to accommodate their well-informed
clients. The Internet advantage can no longer be ignored. How can
For 38 years, Edie’s keynotes have empowered over 3,500 associations
a manufacturer protect its brand value? Can a dealer justify the cost
and Fortune 500 companies on five continents. The author of inspira-
of maintaining a showroom? How can a distributor help ensure the
tional and business books published in over a dozen countries, Edie has
dealer sufficient profits to do this? When competing Internet sales
been asked to present for the National Association of Home Builders and
require little or no investment, creative solutions are a necessity.
the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.
Harry Gianetti has served as VP of Sales for Thermador, VP of Sales and
“SHARK!” Manufacturers &
Marketing for BSH Home Appliances, Senior VP of Sales and Marketing
Manufacturers’ Reps Event
for Mills Pride, and VP of North American Sales for Elica. Through his
range of experience, Gianetti provides an interesting perspective on Saturday, May 2 • 8:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
both the problems and the solutions to current marketing conflicts. Cast a wider net! Attend the NKBA’s 7th annual
“SHARK!” Breakfast. Join the feeding frenzy – literally and figuratively!
Builders/Remodelers Event The event brings together manufacturers needing reps and hungry reps
looking for manufacturers. Be prepared, when they’re all in the same
Platinum Sponsors: 20-20 Technologies, Inc. and Westye Group SE;
room together, the action can be ferocious! If you want to hunt or be
Silver Sponsors: MultiStone USA, Moda Floors & Interiors, and Cucine
hunted, bring your enthusiasm, a well-crafted resume, and a stack of
Lube of Atlanta
business cards. No guppies allowed!
Saturday, May 2 • 8:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Steve Ford
Please note: The $45 member and $70 non-member registration
Write the Vision Script for Your Life with Character
fees apply only to event attendance and do not include a tabletop
Steve Ford, actor and son of former President Gerald
display. If you are a manufacturer wishing to purchase a tabletop,
R. Ford, entertains and educates. He will discuss
please contact the NKBA at 800-THE-NKBA (843-6522).
survival during tough economic conditions while maintaining
character and ethics in business.
Dealers Event
Ford has negotiated a bumpy road from the White House to a success- Silver Sponsor: Wood Mode
ful 20-year career as an actor in Hollywood. His roles span more than Sunday, May 3 • 8:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Mick De Guilio
30 major motion pictures, host of the NBC TV series “Secret Service,”
and six years on the Emmy Award-winning daytime soap-opera, “The Driven by Design
Young and the Restless.” Is it possible for a business to be driven by design and
still have a strong bottom line? Mick De Giulio examines
Steve conveys personal experiences ranging from his mother’s alco- the vital role a design-driven culture can have in managing a successful
holism and breast cancer to his own successful battle over alcoholism. kitchen and bath dealership. De Giulio has been creating extraordinary
The Nixon Pardon, stories of his ten Secret Service agents, and life on kitchens for over 30 years. He has been asked to design, test, and
the set of Hollywood movies are the backdrop to his message where demonstrate kitchens for the Chicago Tribune, Sub-Zero/Wolf, and
the focus remains clear: character, integrity, and the strong family Meredith Corporation, publisher of Better Homes & Gardens.
bond that lead to the Ford family’s success.
In 2005, Kitchen and Bath Business honored him as one of the 50 most
influential people in the kitchen and bath industry. In 2003, he was
voted a Kitchen and Bath Design Leader by Interior Design magazine,
and in 2004, was inducted into the University of Illinois - Chicago Area
Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame.
AT L A N TA
NOTE: Digital CEU Forms at K/BIS – In an effort to pursue sustainable practices, while also
saving time and reducing costs, the NKBA will no longer use paper CEU or survey forms at
any K/BIS events. Instead, the NKBA will scan your K/BIS badge to record your attendance
at the event and then e-mail you a link to the online version of the form approximately
three days after K/BIS ends. You must click the link in each e-mail message and complete
the online CEU/survey form for each event in order to earn CEUs. If you do not complete
this online form for any event you attended, you will not receive CEU credit for that event.
6. NKBA Member Benefits Sessions
Located at the NKBA Design Idea Center
Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, times will vary
Learn about NKBA education, networking, leadership, and business tools
from NKBA Leaders. The NKBA is designed for people like you—busy
professionals who want to strengthen their businesses or enhance their
careers. Hear firsthand from NKBA leaders how the National Kitchen &
Bath Association can give you a significant business advantage through its
broad range of products and services. After attending this session, you’ll
have practical knowledge about NKBA member benefits that you can use
immediately. Four attendees will be eligible to win laptop comput-
ers—all while enjoying a donut or fresh fruit with a hot cup of coffee!
“NKBA membership is an invaluable asset both to me and my company. As an NKBA
member, I have access to regular networking events, business and design courses,
marketing tools, and the opportunity to be recognized as a national leader.”
- Deleigh Van Deursen, CKD, CBD, 2009 NKBA Board of Directors
NKBA Networking Events NKBA Chapter Officers’ Forum/
Ambassadors’ Club Luncheon
NKBA Educators’ Forum Thursday, April 30 • 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
(by invitation only)
Thursday, April 30 • 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Randall Whitehead
Whether you’re an educator who has been contemplating accreditation
Green Yet Alluring Lighting Design for
from the National Kitchen & Bath Association or a seasoned educator
Kitchens and Baths • CEUs: 0.1
at a school that’s already NKBA-accredited, you’ll find this meeting in-
This event will feature inductions of the new members of the NKBA
formative. Learn about the newest offerings, policies, and procedures
Ambassadors’ Club, as well as presentations of the 2008 Chapter
from the NKBA Academic Relations department, see the outstanding
Growth Awards and winners of the 2008 Chapter Program Contest.
kitchen and bath programs from 2008, and participate in learning ac-
NKBA Chapter Officers will also see a demonstration of NKBA.org by
tivities that will enhance your curriculum. For registration information,
the NKBA’s Web Development Manager.
contact NKBA Customer Service at 800-THE-NKBA (843-6522).
Following these presentations, Randall Whitehead, internationally
Tentative Agenda
known architectural lighting designer, author of seven books,
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Education updates and awards presentation
Residential Lighting Magazine columnist, and regular guest expert
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Box lunch
on the Discovery Channel, CNN, HGTV, and Martha Stewart Living Radio,
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Learning activities
will discuss how energy-efficient lighting installed throughout a home
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Preparing for the NKBA verification visit
can be just as attractive as the more commonly used incandescent
fixtures. Architectural and decorative fixtures have undergone a
revolution in design, which now includes recessed fixtures, linear strip
lights, pendants, and sconces that use fluorescent and LED lighting.
Fixtures using both of these energy-efficient sources come in a range
of dimmable color temperatures. Incorporating green lighting options
can result in a beautiful and energy-efficient design solution.
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7. NKBA Board of Directors’ Gala
Thursday, April 30 • 6:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. • Centennial Olympic Park
The kick-off event for K/BIS, the NKBA Board of Directors’ Gala will be held in beautiful Centennial Olympic Park.
The evening will include a cocktail reception, as well as a silent auction to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of
America, which is based in Atlanta. In addition, the 2009 Kitchen & Bath Industry Hall of Fame inductees will
be announced, followed by a gourmet meal and the presentation of the Pinnacle of Design Award, which is the
premiere award from the 2009 NKBA Design Competition. The gala will conclude with a luxurious dessert,
followed by music and dancing.
NKBA Design Competition Awards
Design Competition Sponsored by: Sub-Zero | Wolf, Miele, Dal-Tile, This Old House, GE Monogram, Rheem, &
American Woodmark; Student Design Competition Sponsored by: American Woodmark & Sub-Zero | Wolf
Friday, May 1 • 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (by invitation only)
The 2009 NKBA Design Competition is the largest ever for this internationally-acclaimed competition, which show-
cases the finest kitchen and bath projects of the past year. The competition winners will be announced live on the
show floor at NKBA Center Stage in front of dozens of members of the consumer and trade media. In addition, the
winners of the 2008/2009 Student Design Competition will also be revealed, featuring the best designs from the
next generation of kitchen and bath designers attending NKBA-accredited colleges and universities.
International Reception
Sponsored by the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
Friday, May 1 • 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Exhibitors, attendees, and media members from outside the United States are invited to attend this complimen-
tary welcome reception at K/BIS. Whether you’re travelling to the show from as near as Canada or Mexico or as far
as China or Australia, the NKBA would like to welcome you to K/BIS with a special reception exclusively for our
international guests. The event will be held immediately after the show floor closes on the opening day of K/BIS,
offering a great opportunity to network with other attendees and let the NKBA know how to make K/BIS an even
better experience for international visitors next year.
NKBA Current Industry Forum
Saturday, May 2 • 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Linda Smith and Ken Jones
Alluring Energy Efficient Lighting • CEU: 0.1
Join your peers at the industry’s leading information exchange session. These popular
group discussions allow an open dialogue and a great networking opportunity with
colleagues. Each moderated forum will focus on the most current design and business topics in the industry today.
Center Stage speakers Linda Smith and Ken Jones will be facilitating the forums. Linda has expertise in universal
design and will be speaking at Center Stage on “Designing for Multi-Generation Lifestyles,” while Ken is a business
expert who’s earned an MBA and will be speaking at Center Stage on “Sustainable Competitive Advantage.”
8. NKBA Professional Development Courses
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. – 3-Day, 8-Hour, 6-Hour & 4-Hour Morning Course Registration
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. – 4-Hour Afternoon Course Registration
Tuesday, April 28 – Tuesday, April 30
3-Day Course (Continental breakfast and lunch provided)
Kitchen & Bath Krafter
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: David Newton, CMKBD
NKBA Hours: 24 • CEUs: 2.4
Krafter follows the core Kitchen and Bath Starter course, and acts as
a review of the fundamentals of kitchen and bath design. Learn about
appliances, countertops, cabinet construction, mechanical systems,
and measuring.
Required Materials: Draft boards and calculators
Required Prerequisites: Basic understanding of kitchen and bath
layout, basic knowledge of cabinetry, and hand-drafting skills
Tuesday, April 28
8-Hour Courses (Continental breakfast and lunch provided)
Kitchen Starter
CKD/CBD Prep Review 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Al Pattison, CMKBD
Instructor: Mark White, CKD NKBA Hours: 8 • CEUs: 0.8
NKBA Hours: 8 • CEUs: 0.8
This introductory course is the perfect jumpstart for your kitchen
Attend this one-day accelerated class to prepare for the drawing
career or as an introduction to the world of kitchen design. Learn basic
portion of the CKD or CBD exam. The morning session will include a
product knowledge, kitchen planning skills, hand layout, and much
review of the NKBA Graphic and Presentation Standards. The after-
more. You’ll have more confidence in client interviews, as well as the
noon session will provide an opportunity for attendees to practice
ability to design one-wall and L-shaped kitchens. Students will also
their specific areas of concern. Take advantage of this last-minute
learn how to select the proper fixtures, appliances, and cabinetry.
practice session before the CKD/CBD exam held the following day.
Wednesday, April 29
Required Materials: PRL volume Kitchen & Bath Drawing,
portable drafting board, and drafting tools
8-Hour Courses (Continental breakfast and lunch provided)
Required Prerequisites: PRL volumes Kitchen Planning
and/or Bath Planning
Bath Starter
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Al Pattison, CMKBD
NKBA Hours: 8 • CEUs: 0.8
Enroll in this introductory course whether you’re looking to jumpstart
your bathroom career or if you’re just curious about the world of bath
design. Learn basic product knowledge and how residential plumbing
systems work, while also developing bath planning and hand layout
skills. You’ll develop the confidence and skills to interview a client,
design a 5’ x 9’ bath, and specify proper bath fixtures. Bath Starter has
everything you need to know about bathrooms and bath design.
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9. Countertop Sales: A Focus on Natural Stone 4-Hour Morning Courses (Continental breakfast provided)
Sponsored by: Marble Institute of America
Experience Green
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Instructors: Jack Seiders, GK Naquin, Sponsored by: TOTO, GE Monogram, and Lutron
& Fred Jackson 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
NKBA Hours: 8 • CEUs: 0.8 Instructor: Robert Blakeman, AIA, LEED
Increase your sales with answers! This seminar will cover all the NKBA Hours: 4 • CEUs: 0.4
key elements you need to know about genuine stone countertops, Experience Green will discuss the question, “Why is green here to
including the geology of natural stone, selecting the right stone, and stay?” The course will also cover the challenges and opportunities that
understanding care and maintenance. You’ll also learn helpful tips follow while designing sustainable kitchens and baths. The course
on working with natural stone distributors, fabricators, and installers. will cover components of green design as they relate to designing and
Natural stone is the hottest building product in the world today— constructing sustainable kitchens and bathrooms: water conservation,
bring your questions and we’ll make sure you go back to your energy conservation, material conservation, and indoor air quality.
showroom with answers to help increase your sales! Also addressed will be lighting and control systems, kitchen cabinet
construction, radiant heating, recycled and salvaged materials,
Sales: Managing the Outcome sustainable finishes, and Energy Star appliances.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Ken Jones, MBA
NKBA Hours: 8 • CEUs: 0.8
All too often, we run our businesses and our careers on a “build it
and they will come” platform. Sales costs are too high today and com- Combining Landscape and Kitchen Design
petition too intense for that method to succeed. You must create your
Principles for Winning Outdoor Kitchens
differences in the marketplace because your competition is working
Sponsored by: Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
at putting you out of business. This seminar will look at everything 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
from current prospecting methods to closing techniques…from com- Instructor: Mary Jo Peterson,
pensation plans to the latest CRM systems. Discover how to exceed CKD, CBD, CAPS, CASH
customer expectations and learn the art of the consultative sale. NKBA Hours: 4 • CEUs: 0.4
Large or small, urban or suburban, outdoor kitchens represent one
“The NKBA’s professional development of the few remaining growth areas of consumer capital spending, and
serve as a key part of the outdoor luxury retreats homeowners desire.
courses in business and design give Join Mary Jo Peterson to learn how to capitalize on your kitchen design
me the current information I need to expertise while successfully working with landscape design profes-
sionals to deliver beautiful and functional outdoor living spaces that
strengthen my business.” exceed your clients’ expectations. Learn about the distinct consider-
- Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx, NKBA Member ations for materials selection, the unique requirements for utilities and
shelter, and how to avoid the most common outdoor kitchen design
mistakes. In addition, learn directly from a certified landscape architect
Appliance Starter on how to select and work with a landscape design professional, and
In partnership with: GE Monogram
understand the most basic principals of a sound outdoor living plan.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Barbara Barton, CMKBD
4-Hour Afternoon Courses (Coffee and snack provided)
NKBA Hours: 8 • CEUs: 0.8
The NKBA and GE Monogram have joined forces to develop this
European Design Trends
starter course for the designer, installer, or manufacturing rep. with
Sponsored by: EXPO Design Center
no more than two years of industry experience. Appliance Starter
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
teaches you how to qualify your customers’ appliance needs. Learn
Instructor: Sarah Fishburne
the basics of cooking and ventilation principles, universal design NKBA Hours: 4 • CEUs: 0.4
principles, and mechanical education and planning criteria. Examples Back by popular demand! Sarah Fishburne, now the Director of
of outdoor kitchens and specialty appliances will also be reviewed Innovations and Trends for the EXPO Design Center, has traveled the
and discussed. world once more to bring you new and exciting concepts of lifestyle
design and products. You’ll learn about style directions for 2009
into 2010 from Milan and Paris, and see how some bath retreats can
comfort your clients, and discover how EXPO is applying these new
designs and techniques to their showrooms. New kitchen designs
from around the world will be discussed, seen, and interpreted for
the real world of design. There will be time for Q&A.
10. NKBA Professional Development Courses - continued
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. – 3-Day, 8-Hour, 6-Hour & 4-Hour Morning Course Registration
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. – 4-Hour Afternoon Course Registration
Advanced Appliance Workshop
Sponsored by: The Retail Observer and Dacor
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Mark Johnson, CKD, FAIA
NKBA Hours: 8 • CEUs: 0.8
The Advance Appliance course is for the seasoned professional with at
least two years of experience in the industry. The course launches with
learning the trends of equipment that drive design and technology’s
pace in our global market. The learner will gain a more in-depth under-
standing of cooking and ventilation principles and applications, as well
as refrigeration and cleaning technology that affects design and con-
sumer satisfaction. Worldwide standards and how ‘green’ has affected
technology will be discussed. Learn installation ramifications with
cabinetry and design review, see installation examples, and understand
the role of Energy Star and LEED standards. This course is for designers,
manufacturers’ reps, cabinet shop owners, dealers, and installers.
Designing With Color
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mind Your Own Business
Instructor: Ann Morris, CMKBD, ASID
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
NKBA Hours: 4 • CEUs: 0.4
Instructor: Ken Jones, MBA
This interactive program is aimed at reviewing the basics of the color
NKBA Hours: 8 • CEUs: 0.8
wheel and how it applies to kitchens and baths. Understand the
Spend some time working on your business for a change rather than
psychology and physiology of color and how color can enhance your
working so hard in it. Ken Jones is a Director of Entrepreneurial Stud-
clients’ personalities. Review expert and televised kitchens and baths
ies. He’ll show you detailed marketing plan outlines, idea creation,
from award-winning Ann Morris, CMKBD, a Parsons School of Design
compensation plans, real value creation strategies, the velocity of
graduate. You’ll create your own color wheel and learn how this
working capital, and business planning approaches. Learn how to
unique skill will enhance your professional designs.
increase the surface area of your business to your marketplace.
Thursday, April 30 6-Hour Course (Continental breakfast and lunch provided)
Residential Green: for Kitchens and Baths
8-Hour Courses (Continental breakfast and lunch provided)
8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Advanced Kitchen & Bath Design Instructors: Mary Jo Peterson, CKD, CBD, CAPS, CASH
& Darrill Andries, CKD
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Jennie Lund, CMKBD NKBA Hours: 6 • CEUs: 0.6
NKBA Hours: 8 • CEUs: 0.8 Get an introduction to green concepts and sustainable practices
This interactive course is designed to challenge experienced kitchen relative to the kitchen and bath industry. As consumers demand
and bath professionals. Created by a designer for designers, this healthier, highly efficient, and environmentally responsible living
day-long event is a detail-oriented program focused on applying both spaces, they expect those who design and specify products for their
the instructor’s and the attendees’ design abilities in a refreshing, residences to respond to their concerns and direct them intelligently
energized approach to kitchen and bath design. and responsibly to these ideals. The participants in this class will
learn to evaluate products effectively by applying a wide range of
Required Prerequisites: Completion of the Kitchen & Bath Krafter criteria that identifies the true measure of a product’s impact on the
course or two-plus years of kitchen and bath design experience. environment and occupants’ health. Green certifications, sustainable
organizations, and market realities will be discussed, and their rel-
evance examined. While sound environmental principles are timeless,
the green movement is an evolving arena where innovation reigns
supreme. You can’t afford to remain behind the curve. Start here with
an informative class targeted directly to today’s practicing designer.
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11. Monday, May 4
8-Hour Courses (Continental breakfast and lunch provided)
Kitchen & Bath Lighting... Made Easy
NKBA Center Stage Schedule
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Michael DeLuca, CKD
Each Center Stage presentation provides 0.1 CEUs
NKBA Hours: 8 • CEUs: 0.8
In only a matter of hours, you’ll see how a well-planned lighting scheme
can make your designs shine. Take this course to learn the design
fundamentals of lighting and how to develop lighting plans for kitchens,
baths, and other residential spaces that reflect the individuality of the
rooms and your clients. You’ll discover the specific advantages of a full
spectrum of lamps and fixtures, as well as environmental considerations.
Required Materials: Calculator
Required Prerequisites: (1) An understanding of how to read floor
plans, (2) knowledge of house construction and plumbing systems,
(3) experience in kitchen or bath design, and (4) familiarity with drafting
symbols used on mechanical plans
Job Installation & Project Management
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 1 Multi-Generational
Instructor: Jeffrey Holloway, CKD, CBD
Design
NKBA Hours: 8 • CEUs: 0.8 NKBA Design 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Learn how to simplify the installation of a kitchen or bath project. The
Competition Awards Speaker: Linda Smith
course will discuss specific construction knowledge, detailed product
Luncheon
installation techniques, and management practices to meet this goal.
How Green is
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Participants will become familiar with the details of construction and Hosted by: Mark Karas,
That Product?
product installation, and accurate estimating skills. Business skills such CMKBD, 2009 NKBA
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
as client management techniques will also be reviewed. This course is President-Elect
Speakers: Sara
based on the new Professional Resource Library (PRL) volume Kitchen
Gutterman &
and Bath Project Management, and is ideal for design firm owners, The Truth About Shawn Draper
practicing designers, project managers, and installation specialists.
Granite & Radon
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Food Network
Required Materials: PRL volume Kitchen and Bath Project Management Presented by: The
Expert, Aida,
Marble Institute
Rresents her Best
6-Hour Course (Continental breakfast and lunch provided)
Kitchen Secrets
Alluring Energy-
Designing Kitchens & Baths Efficient Lighting Sponsored by: Food Network
to Facilitate Aging in Place 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Speaker: Aida
8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Speaker: Randall
Mollenkamp
Instructor: Dr. Glenda Andes, CKD Whitehead
NKBA Hours: 6 • CEUs: 0.6
Dr. Glenda Andes is a certified kitchen and bath designer and researcher Sunday, May 3
Saturday, May 2
who specializes in universal design—designing for seniors and those
What Homeowners
who need a more supportive environment to help them live indepen- Real Kitchens &
dently. She’ll discuss what aging in place means and why it’s so impor- Want
Baths: Trends in
tant to aging individuals, their families, and to the country as a whole.
Renovation 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
This course will cover the demographics, societal pressures, and other Speaker: India Powell
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
issues presented by the unprecedented increase in the number of Speaker: Lyn Peterson
individuals age 55 and older as a percentage of the total population. Identifying and
Sustainable Qualifying Your
Competitive Best Customers
Advantage Sponsored by: ServiceMagic
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Speaker: Ken Jones, MBA Speaker: David
Lupberger
12. K/BIS 2009 Show Floor
K/BIS 2009 will feature top industry manufacturers showcasing their newest products, appliances, and
design trends across more than 500,000 square feet of planned exhibit space. As the ultimate destina-
tion for the latest advancements in the kitchen and bath industry, join the tens of thousands of industry
professionals at K/BIS 2009 to find out what’s next in kitchen and bath trends. For a full list of K/BIS
2009 exhibitors, visit KBIS.com.
Show Floor Hours
Friday, May 1 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 2 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 3 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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13. K/BIS 2009 Show Highlights
NKBA Design Idea Center
The NKBA’s highly-trafficked Design Idea Center brings the latest trends and products in kitchen and bath design to
K/BIS. The Design Idea Center is also the place to explore the benefits of membership. NKBA staff will be on hand to
answer your questions, update members’ information, and sign up new members.
NKBA Center Stage
NKBA Center Stage, located at the NKBA Design Idea Center, offers presentations that qualify for NKBA continuing
education units (CEUs). Enjoy these engaging presentations—without ever leaving the show floor. See page 11 for
a complete schedule.
NKBA Bookstore
The NKBA Bookstore is the location to purchase your kitchen and bath literature. Visitors can purchase any of the
nine volumes of the NKBA’s Professional Resource Library or order the complete set. Books authored by many of
the conference and educational speakers will also be available. Book signings are held daily at the NKBA Bookstore.
Specialty Pavilions
Visit our three specialty pavilions at the show. Each pavilion will be focused on a specific industry segment,
enabling you to source more effectively.
• Decorative Hardware (New!) • Natural Stone and Tile • Cabinetry
Outdoor Grilling Pavilion
Outdoor kitchens and living spaces are the latest trend, and K/BIS exhibitors are ready to showcase their
lines of outdoor grills. Stop by to catch the latest in outdoor living and buy lunch hot off the grill at this pavilion.
Best of K/BIS
Sponsored by Kitchen and Bath Business
The Best of K/BIS Competition will showcase the cutting edge product advancements introduced into the market-
place over the past year. Products will be judged by a panel of distinguished industry professionals at K/BIS 2009.
Attendees will also have an opportunity to vote on their favorite.
For additional information and locations of all of these exciting show features, visit KBIS.com.
“At K/BIS, I can see the latest products, learn the most current
business trends, and network with other kitchen and bath
professionals. K/BIS is the one industry event each year that
I wouldn’t dream of missing.”
- Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, NKBA Member
K/BIS Connect
K/BIS has partnered with GoExpo to create K/BIS Connect, a free online appointment setting and mapping tool that
provides K/BIS attendees the ability to search exhibitors by company name or product category. With a single login,
you’ll have at your fingertips an easy and effective way to navigate the show.
• Match up with exhibitors by product interest • Add products/profiles to your show planner
• Send private messages • Schedule appointments
• View booths on the interactive floor plan • Receive show announcements
Visit KBIS.com to begin connecting today!
14. K/BIS 2009 Registration Options
The opening ceremony and show floor admission are included
with all of NKBA conference packages. Separate registration is
required for all NKBA professional development courses and
certain special events.
K/BIS offers three easy
To qualify for early bird rates, your registration must be
ways to register: received by 5 p.m. EST on March 20, 2009.
Show Floor Only Registration
• 3-day Show Floor Admittance
• Opening Ceremony
Early Bird NKBA Member - $35
Early Bird Non-NKBA Member - $55
Regular NKBA Member - $45
Regular Non-NKBA Member - $65
Heart of the Home Package
• Opening Ceremony (complimentary)
• Show Floor Pass
• NKBA Annual Business Luncheon
• All three NKBA Conference Sessions
1. Online: The preferred method of registering for • NKBA Special Focus Event
• NKBA Current Industry Forum
K/BIS at KBIS.com using your registration code
• Any One NKBA Segment Event*
found on the back of this brochure.
* Does not include the Dealers & Designers Combo Package
Early Bird NKBA Member - $365
2. Fax: Fill out the registration form on the next page
Early Bird Non-NKBA Member - $540
and fax the completed form to 770-777-8755.
Regular NKBA Member - $425
Regular Non-NKBA Member - $600
3. Mail: Fill out the registration form on the next page
and mail the completed form to:
Build Your Own Conference Package
K/BIS 2009 • Opening Ceremony (complimentary)
1145 Sanctuary Parkway • Show Floor Pass
Suite 355 • Choose any Event from the K/BIS Menu
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Select events a la carte from the K/BIS Menu
NKBA Student Member Package
(For NKBA student members only with a valid member ID)
• Opening Ceremony (complimentary)
• Show Floor Pass
• NKBA Annual Business Luncheon
• NKBA Current Industry Forum
• Any One NKBA Conference Session
Early Bird NKBA Student Member - Complimentary
Regular NKBA Student Member - $45 regular rate
Visit KBIS.com to register today.
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15. Three Easy Ways
4 Make your registration selections here:
to Register: To qualify for the Early Bird Rate, we must receive your registration by 5 p.m. EST on March 20, 2009. All Conference
Packages, Segment Events and Professional Development Courses are subject to sell-out, so register early.
Online: www.kbis.com NKBA Member Non-Member
Early Bird/Regular Early Bird/Regular
Fax:* 770-777-8755 �(SO) Show Floor Only ........................................................................$35 / $45 ............$55 / $65 ____
�(NEM) Non-Exhibiting Manufacturer ..................................................$250....................$250 ____
Mail:*
NKBA Conference Packages
K/BIS 2009
NKBA Member Non-Member
(Includes Show Floor and Opening Ceremony)
1145 Sanctuary Parkway
2009 K/BIS Registration Form Early Bird/Regular Early Bird/Regular
Suite 355 �(HOH) Heart of the Home ..................................................................$365 / $425 $540 / $600 ____
Show: May 1-3, 2009 Alpharetta, GA 30009 �(BOC) Build Your Own Conference Package ............................select events a la carte from below
Conference: April 30-May 3, 2009 508-743-0528
Georgia World Congress Center (For ALL Conference Packages please choose the events you will be attending, otherwise you will not be registered for those
events, and/or any additional events below)
Your Registration Code:
Atlanta, GA
NKBA Keynotes/Sessions
*Do not fax AND mail registration forms as
(Includes Show Floor and Opening Ceremony)
duplicate charges may occur. NKBA Member Non-Member
Early Bird/Regular Early Bird/Regular
1 Registration Information �(OK) K/BIS Opening Ceremony (5/1)........................Included with all Conference or Show Only Registration
�(ABL) Annual Business Luncheon (5/2) ......................................$100 / $110..........$125 / $135 ____
�(SFE) Special Focus Event (5/1) ....................................................$75 / $85..............$100 / $110 ____
�(BLC) Business & Leadership Session (5/1) ..............................$75 / $85..............$100 / $110 ____
First Name Last Name
�(TTF) Technology & Trends Session (5/2)..........................................$75 / $85..............$100 / $110 ____
�(DIT) Design & Inspiration Session (5/3) ..................................$75 / $85..............$100 / $110 ____
Title
�(RT1) Current Industry Forum (5/2) ............................................$55 / $65..............$80 / $90 ____
Organization/Company
NKBA Special Events
(Includes Show Floor and Opening Ceremony)
NKBA Member Non-Member
Mailing Address
�(GA) NKBA Board of Directors’ Gala* (4/30) ................................$115....................$200 ____
�(DSL) Distributors Segment Event (5/1) ..........................................$45......................$70 ____
City State/Province ZIP/Postal Code
�(BRB) Builders/Remodelers Segment Event (5/2) ........................$45......................$70 ____
�(DB) Dealers Segment Event (5/3) ..........................................................$45......................$70 ____
Country
�(MB) Manufacturers/Reps Segment Event (5/2) ..........................$45......................$70 ____
�(DNB) Designers Segment Event (5/2) ......................................................$45......................$70 ____
Phone Number Fax
�(DDB) Dealers Breakfast & Designers Event Combo (5/3 & 5/2) ......$85......................$110 ____
NKBA Professional Development Courses - Not Included in NKBA Conference Packages
E-mail Address
(Includes Show Floor and Opening Ceremony)
Company Web Site NKBA Member Non-Member
3-Day Professional Development Courses
2 NKBA Membership Information �(PD1) Kitchen & Bath Krafter (4/28-4/30) ..............................$550....................$650 ____
8-Hour Professional Development Courses
� (1) Yes, I am a member of the NKBA Mem ID # ______________________ �(PD2) CKD/CBD Prep Review Course (4/28) ................................$299....................$379 ____
� (2) Yes, I am a student member of the NKBA Mem ID # ______________________ �(PD3) Kitchen Starter (4/28)..................................................................$299....................$379 ____
� (3) No, I am not a member of the NKBA �(PD4) Bath Starter (4/29) ........................................................................$299....................$379 ____
� (4) Please send me an application for NKBA membership. By becoming a member, I understand �(PD5) Countertop Sales: A Focus on Natural Stone (4/29) ......$299....................$379 ____
that I can take advantage of exclusive membership rates for this year’s conference. �(PD6) Sales: Managing the Outcome (4/29) ....................................$299....................$379 ____
�(PD7) Appliance Starter (no more than 2 years in industry) (4/29) ..........$299....................$379 ____
3 Help us serve you by completing the following �(PD8) Advanced Kitchen & Bath (4/30) ..........................................$299....................$379 ____
�(PD9) Mind Your Own Business (4/30) ............................................$299....................$379 ____
Would you like to receive/continue to receive Kitchen & Bath Business magazine FREE? q Yes q No
�(PD10)Advanced Appliance Workshop (4/30)................................$299....................$379 ____
Signature: Date:
�(PD11)Kitchen and Bath Lighting Made Easy (5/4) ....................$299....................$379 ____
�(PD12) Job Installation & Project Management (5/4) ..................$299....................$379 ____
1. Which of the following best 3. Association affiliations (check all that apply)
describes your company’s 6-Hour Professional Development Course
� (A) NKBA � (H) ICPA
involvement in the kitchen/bath
�(PD13)Residential Green (4/30) ............................................................$239....................$279 ____
� (B) NARI � (I) AIMR
market? (check one)
� (C) ASID � (J) NBMDA �(PD14) Designing Kitchens and Baths
� (A) Architect
� (D) NAHB � (K) KCMA to Facilitate Aging in Place (5/4) ............................................$239....................$279 ____
� (B) Builder/Remodeler � (E) AIA � (L) CMA
4-Hour Professional Development Courses
� (C) Cabinet Shop � (F) IIDA � (M) ISSFA
�(PD15)Experience Green (4/29) a.m. ..................................................$169....................$199 ____
� (D) Consultant � (N) Other:
� (G) DPHA
�(PD16) European Design Trends (4/29) p.m. ....................................$169....................$199 ____
� (E) Dealer
�(PD17) Designing with Color (4/29) p.m. ........................................$169....................$199 ____
4. Please indicate which certifications
� (F) Designer
you hold (check all that apply)
� (G) Distributor �(PD18) Combining Landscape and Kitchen Design Principles
� (H) Educator � (A) AKBD � (F) CMKBD for Winning Outdoor Kitchens (4/30) a.m. ........................$169....................$199 ____
� (B) CKD � (G) NCIDQ
� (I) Fabricator
� (C) CKBI � (H) ASID
� (J) Home Center
NKBA Student Member Package
� (D) CR � (I) Other:
� (K) Independent Manufacturers' Rep
� (E) CBD (Includes Show Floor and Opening Ceremony)
� (L) Installer
� (M) Manufacturer/Supplier 5. How many kitchen projects do you
�(SME) Student Member Package ....................................................$0 / $45................ ____
� (N) Media work on annually? (check one)
� (O) Plumbing Wholesaler/Distributor � (D) 50 - 100
� (A) Under 10
� (P) Student � (E) Over 100
� (B) 10 - 25 Please select your one (1) NKBA Conference Session, one (1) Current Industry Forum and Annual Business Luncheon from
� (F) N/A
� (C) 25 - 50 the options above. If you do not fill in your selection you will not be registered for those events. Student Package
6. How many bath projects do you
2. What is your annual kitchen/bath must be approved by NKBA.
work on annually? (check one)
retail sales volume? (check one)
� (A) Under $500,000 � (A) Under 10 � (D) 50 - 100
� (B) $500,000 - $999,999 � (B) 10 - 25 � (E) Over 100
5 Method of Payment/Credit Card Authorization
� (C) $1,000,000 - $2,999,999 � (C) 25 - 50 � (F) N/A
� (D) $3,000,000 - $9,999,999
7. Do you design residential kitchen
� (E) Over $10 million K/BIS Registration Center is authorized to charge the credit card below for my registration fees in the amount indicated on this form.
and bath projects and/or specify
kitchen and bath products? �VISA �MasterCard �AMEX �Check ____________(payable to K/BIS)
� Yes � No NUMBER
8. Do you work out of a showroom?
� Yes � No Card Number Exp. Date
Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing by March 20, 2009 and will be subject to a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will be made
for Show Floor Only and/or for Special Events. No refunds are available to persons who register after March 20, 2009. All refunds are issued
Name on Card
after the last day of the show. Cancellation requests are to be faxed to 770.777.8700 or mailed to: Registration Dept., Nielsen Business Media,
1145 Sanctuary Parkway, Suite 355, Alpharetta, GA 30004. An organization may substitute one person for another without penalty.
K/BIS is a trade event. No children under the age of 16 will be allowed on the show floor. Proof of age is required. No cameras or video
Cardholder’s Signature Today’s Date
equipment allowed on the show floor. Violators will be prosecuted. No strollers or rolling carts larger than airline carry on size are permitted
on the show floor.
� To delete your name from future K/BIS mailings, please check here and fax this form to 770.777.8700.
By providing your information on this form, you explicitly consent to receive communications from K/BIS and partners under 47 U.S.C. § 227.
The publisher of KBB reserves the right to serve only those individuals who meet the publication qualifications.
Non-Exhibiting Manufacturers (NEMs) must be approved by show management. K/BIS reserves the right to accept or reject registrations and to
cancel any previously accepted registration at any time at its sole discretion, for any reason, without liability to the registrant or any other
* The Board of Directors’ Gala & Cocktail Reception tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.
party. For detailed information on this policy, visit www.kbis.com.
