BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ckca.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260425T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114039 CREATED:20251029T170304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T173845Z UID:13295-1776585600-1777136400@ckca.ca SUMMARY:Eurocucina (April 19-25\, 2026) DESCRIPTION:Where trends begin!\nHosted by our sponsor:\n \nWhat’s it all about? Click here»\nJoin CKCA\, Blum for another exclusive opportunity to attend Eurocucina\, the largest international kitchen furniture exhibition event in the world.  Altogether\, the exhibition covers a net display area of over 230\,000 square meters at the Milan Fairgrounds in Rho. Spouses/companions are welcome to attend (please indicate single or double occupancy). \nWe take care of you!  CKCA in partnership with Blum has organized accommodations\, organized plant tours\, site seeing\, hosted lunches and dinners\, and accommodations (in Austria and Milan).  The draft itinerary below indicates which costs are included and which are your responsibility.  Final details will be relayed to all confirmed registrants.. \nPROGRAM AND REGISTRATION: Don’t wait\, this event will sell out. Get details here» \nHOTEL – Blum has booked your hotel in Austria and CKCA has booked your hotel in Milan: \n\nRamada Plaza by Wyndham Milan\, Via Stamira d’Ancona 27\, Milan 20217\, Italy.\n\nTRANSPORTATION – Please ensure you arrive in Zurich\, Switzerland by 11:30 am on Sunday\, April 19. Blum has arranged ground transportation for your trip to Austria and to take you on to Milan mid-week. You are responsible for booking your flights. We recommend you acquire both travel and health insurance. \nPlease provide CKCA with your travel itinerary for Zurich arrival (to confirm shuttle for BLUM).PAYMENT – *CDN taxes are not applied as event is out of country. URL:https://ckca.ca/event/eurocucina-april-19-25-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ckca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Blum-Group-Photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114039 CREATED:20260306T194144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T222020Z UID:13856-1772784000-1772816400@ckca.ca SUMMARY:Operating your business with sustained profitability in a recessionary market DESCRIPTION:Register now»\nOnce you register you will receive confirmation from CKCA’s database email (ckca@wildapricot.org) – MAKE SURE you receive this – check your spam. \nAgenda  \n1:00 pm – 1:10 pm – Opening Remarks\, Intros  \n1:10 pm – 1:45 pm – Presentation by Yohaan Thommy\, MNP   \nMany businesses achieve early success through entrepreneurial drive and strong product-market fit—but as they grow\, profitability and productivity often plateau. The complexity of scale brings hidden costs\, diluted focus\, and inconsistent execution. Leaders frequently ask\, “How do I manage my costs when revenue is stagnant or declining?” or “What’s preventing us from operating at full potential?” This session is designed to explore the two most common bottlenecks to sustainable scale: profitability leakage and productivity drag. We’ll examine the hidden forces that erode performance and introduce tools to strengthen management systems\, improve resource utilization\, and unlock profitable growth. \n1:45 pm – 2:00 pm – Discussion with Q&A – Next Steps \nKey Learning Areas: \n\nScaling with Profit in Mind – Why growing revenue is not the same as growing profit\, and how to align your business model\, cost structure\, and delivery operations to scale with intention.\nDiagnosing Profitability Leaks – Explore common mistakes like under-tracking unit economics\, overbuilding teams\, and misaligned investments—and how to spot them early.\nUnlocking Productivity Gains – How companies unintentionally lose up to 30% of output due to role confusion\, poor systems\, and over-reliance on meetings and managers.\nThe Labour & Talent Bottleneck – Understanding how talent gaps—not just workforce size—limit scale\, and what forward-looking businesses are doing to bridge that gap.\nProcess and Tech Enablers – Identifying the management processes\, technologies\, and business systems that create structure without red tape—and build a foundation for scale.\nLessons from Scaling Organizations – Real-world examples of how mid-sized and enterprise organizations have used process\, performance\, and leadership alignment to improve outcomes.\n\n  \n  URL:https://ckca.ca/event/operating-your-business-with-sustained-profitability-in-a-recessionary-market/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114039 CREATED:20260305T062710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T140152Z UID:13812-1772697600-1772730000@ckca.ca SUMMARY:National Forum (Oct 5-8) DESCRIPTION:DRAFT PROGRAM – SUBJECT TO CHANGE \nMonday\, Oct 5 \nPeople arrive to Quebec City – Welcome Reception in Evening (Time TBC) \nTuesday\, Oct 6 \n7 am – Breakfast \n8 am – Depart for Rimouski – arrive 11:30 am \n11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Hotel check in and grab/go lunch at hotel \n1:30 pm – arrive Uniboard \n4:00 pm – leave Uniboard and return to Rimouski \n6:00 pm – Reception and President’s dinner at hotel \nWednesday\, Oct 7 \n7:30 am Breakfast/Presentations \n9:00 am – Plant Tour Miralis \n12:00 pm – Lunch (location TBC) \n1:30 – 3:00 pm – Tour Armoire Distinction (afternoon) \n4:00 – 5:00 pm Manufacturers Roundtable \nEvg – Explore somewhere in Rimouski \nThursday\, Oct 8 \n7:30 am – Breakfast/Presentations \n9:00 am – Depart Rimouski \n11:30 am – Arrive (lunch location TBC) \n1:00 pm – Tour Teknion – Roy & Breton \n2:30- 3:00 pm – Adjourn – buses can drive people to airport in Quebec City ETA 3:30 pm or later (estimated time) URL:https://ckca.ca/event/national-forum-oct-5-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114039 CREATED:20260305T061511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T202732Z UID:13809-1772697600-1772730000@ckca.ca SUMMARY:Unlock Growth with Government Funding in 2026 (Apr 1 2026) DESCRIPTION:Members joined CKCA and our presenters on April 1 to discuss Government funding opportunities. Funding programs are changing constantly so we will post the slides and webinar to this event but only on a temporary basis. \nTopic Title: Unlock Growth with Government Funding in 2026! \nAgenda \n1:00 pm – 1:10 pm – Opening Remarks\, Intros  \n1:10 pm – 1:45 pm – Presentation by Jeff Dumart\,  Grant Synergy Yohaan Thommy\, MNP \nDiscover the top Canadian government funding programs designed to help your business scale\, innovate\, and compete. From grants supporting capital expansion\, hiring and training\, to incentives for technology adoption\, exporting\, and R&D – learn how to secure your share of millions in available funding. Plus\, explore specialized programs for businesses impacted by U.S. and global tariffs. \nDon’t miss out – your next big project could be funded! \n1:45 pm – 2:00 pm – Discussion with Q&A – Next Steps \n        URL:https://ckca.ca/event/unlock-growth-with-government-funding-in-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114039 CREATED:20260211T063844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T020521Z UID:13603-1770796800-1770829200@ckca.ca SUMMARY:The CKCA's 2026 HR Roundtable Series DESCRIPTION:Exciting News!\n\nClick here to view full page flyer \nIn 2025 we piloted a series of HR Roundtables. We had great attendance and realized we needed to continue these in 2026. \nWe’ve onboarded an amazing facilitator and now we’ve got set up dates for the entire year. \nIf you’re managing HR in your organization and you’re a member of CKCA\, you definitely want to sign up for these session. \nWhat this series includes:\n\n4 facilitated HR sessions with Shannon Pearson\, Principal & Mediator\, Reform IQ.\n2 Ask Me Anything sessions with Shannon who is joined by Richard B. Johnson\, HR & Human Rights lawyer\, Ascent Employment Law\n\nDates:\nFeb 23 | Apr 29 | June 24 | Aug 26 | Oct 28 | Dec 2 \nRegister here »\n\nYou must be a CKCA member in good standing.\nAll membership categories eligible to attend.\n\nFeb 23 Topic: Intergenerational Workforce: What’s shifting and why it matters.\nFacilitated discussion with Shannon Pearson\, Principal + Mediator\, Reformiq.com \n\nWith up to five generations working side by side\, today’s workforce is shaped by differing expectations of authority\, communication\, and leadership.\nDuring our HR Roundtable we will examine how intergenerational dynamics drive power struggles\, miscommunication\, emotional volatility\, and disengagement in the workplace.\nAs authority decentralizes and employee expectations continue to shift\, HR plays a critical role in translating generational differences into clarity\, alignment\, and sustained performance.\n\nAnd it’s part of your membership\, so no additional cost thanks to our two amazing sponsors:\n \nWood Manufacturing Council \n \nIngenious Insurance – Celebrating 8 years as CKCA’s Medical Benefits Advisors URL:https://ckca.ca/event/the-ckca-2026-hr-roundtable-series/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ckca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HR-Roundtable.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260126T140000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114039 CREATED:20260115T205636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T061727Z UID:13565-1769432400-1769436000@ckca.ca SUMMARY:Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Roundtable (February 26\, 2026 1 PM ET) DESCRIPTION:Got a question you want to ask others in the bizz? You’ve come to the right place!\nDates:\nMark your calendars! Feb 26 | Mar 26 |Apr 23 |May 28 |Jun 25| Jul 30 | Aug 27 |Sept 17 |Oct 29 |Nov 26 \nKitchen cabinet manufacturers are invited to join a members-only roundtable discussion with colleagues from across Canada. This 1-hour Zoom session provides an open\, candid forum to ask questions\, share experiences\, and gain peer input. \nWho can attend: Kitchen cabinet manufacturers only\nEligibility: Members in good standing\nFormat: Live Zoom discussion (not recorded) – easy to attend from your desk! We send you the Zoom details when you sign up.\nParticipants are encouraged to submit questions or discussion topics in advance. Attendance is optional. \nRegister Here URL:https://ckca.ca/event/kitchen-cabinet-manufacturers-roundtable-january-22-2026-1-pm-et/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ckca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Roundtable.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251218T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251218T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114039 CREATED:20251219T025530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T025819Z UID:13402-1766044800-1766077200@ckca.ca SUMMARY:CKCA National Forum 2026 (Oct 5-8) DESCRIPTION:CKCA will be hosting our National Forum in Quebec. \nAs there will be more travel time required the program is slightly different. \nLocation: Starts in Levis\, Quebec (just outside Quebec City) \nProgram:\nMonday\, Oct 5 \n\n4pm- Opening Session\n6pm – Dinner (offsite -Quebec City area)\n\nTuesday\, Oct 6 \n\nTour (s) then travel up to Rimouski\, QC\nLunch enroute\nArrive Rimouski (approx 5pm)\nDinner\n\nWednesday\, Oct 7 \n\nBreakfast\nTours – Miralis\nLunch\nTours – Uniboard\nPresidents Dinner\n\nThursday\, Oct 8 \n\nBreakfast (Grab and Go)\nBuses return to Quebec City airport\n\n  \n  URL:https://ckca.ca/event/ckca-national-forum-2026-oct-5-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114039 CREATED:20251127T033904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T022049Z UID:13352-1764144000-1764176400@ckca.ca SUMMARY:Trade Policy Update - Dec 11 2025 (1pm ET) DESCRIPTION:CKCA would like to extend our sincere thanks to the International Wood Products Association. \nPresentation by Ashley Amidon\, Executive Director\, International Wood Products Association and her policy team\, Ben Finnestad and Joe O’Donnell will discuss IEEPA\, Section 232 and what other actions could or will have impacts on trade flows.  \nA recording of this webinar is now available to CKCA members. Please contact sandra@ckca.ca to receive the link. \nThanks to our sponsor: \n \n  URL:https://ckca.ca/event/trade-policy-update/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114039 CREATED:20251029T172029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T144202Z UID:13301-1761724800-1761757200@ckca.ca SUMMARY:CKCA Spring Regional (May 12-14\, 2026) DESCRIPTION:CKCA will be hosting our Spring Regional Event consisting of 2 days of plant tours\, networking and learning opportunities. \n \nDates: May 12-14\, 2026 \nProgram: This program is DRAFT and subject to change. \nLocation: Hamilton\, Ontario and surrounding areas \nSponsor Opportunities 2026 Please find a list of sponsorship opportunities to get your brand into this popular CKCA event! \nHotel and Travel: Sheraton Hamilton is the host hotel – Click here to book your hotel at the special negotiated rate. Traditional Double Queen/King – $219 per night CAD plus taxes. \nThere are Air Canada and West Jet Discount Codes. Click here to view all  the travel and accommodation details. \nAirports: Toronto Pearson International Airport or John C. Munro International Airport Hamilton \nRegistration Now open – getting close to sold out – don’t wait register NOW!  Please note that IF you are a supplier or associate member limit of 1 one) rep to attend.  There is no limit for manufacturers. \nAttendee List: CKCA shares the attendee list within a few days of the event and only with the attendees. If you receive an email from someone askingif you want the list\, this as spam. We will send you the list with a passcode to access closer to the event.  \nCKCA terms and conditions: \n\nCKCA photographs\, records and shares on social media images of participants attending this event. By participating in this event\, you agree to these terms. \nRegistrant list is shared with all participants. If you would like to be removed email sandra@ckca.ca\n\n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Previous\n Next URL:https://ckca.ca/event/ckca-spring-regional-may-12-14-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ckca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Luke-and-group2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250926 DTSTAMP:20260624T114039 CREATED:20250122T140033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T222255Z UID:10495-1758585600-1758844799@ckca.ca SUMMARY:CKCA National Forum 2025 Sept 23-25 Its a wrap! DESCRIPTION:CKCA National Forum\, Kelowna BC\nLeads. Opportunities. Connections. \nMore than 120 kitchen cabinet manufacturers\, suppliers and associates attended this sold out event! \nQuestions? \nContact CKCA Office or call 613-493-5858. \nFinal Program  Click here» \n\nThank you to everyone who attended! If you participated and would like a copy of the attendee list\, please contact CKCA. \n\nSponsorship:\nPlease join us in thanking the sponsors who help support these events. We cannot deliver such high quality events without their continued support. \nWe encourage the industry to work with these companies that SUPPORT your trade association! \n \n  \n\nA few photos to enjoy!\n  \n     URL:https://ckca.ca/event/ckca-national-forum-2025/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ckca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Group-photo-higher-rez-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T235900 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T235900 DTSTAMP:20260624T114040 CREATED:20250625T203902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T000401Z UID:12219-1750895940-1750895940@ckca.ca SUMMARY:CKCA HR Roundtable - August 7\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:CKCA HR Roundtable\nCKCA held it’s first HR Roundtable on May 27\, 2025 with great participation – so we know you want to connect on this important topic of HR! \n\nDo you or someone in your company manage the HR for your business?\nWould you like to talk to others managing HR in the kitchen cabinet industry?\nCurious what HR policies others have or what challenges they face?\nJoin us for the HR Roundtables.\nThese are scheduled events (every 3 mos) via Zoom.\nA great way to get to know others in the industry who face the same challenges as you and who may also be using solutions that you want to know about.\nJoin us – free to CKCA members for a 75 minute Zoom discussion with an agenda and topics for discussion.\nGet your hands on some valuable benchmarking data and hear from subject matter experts.\nIt’s another CKCA member benefit you don’t want to miss!\n\nHow?\nContact sandra@ckca.ca and let us know you want to attend and we’ll send you the calendar invite and the Zoom link details.\nWhen?\nEvery 3 mos (typically a Wednesday at 1pm ET) – August 7 and November 5\, 2025\nWho?\nAny CKCA member\, whether you are a manufacturer\, dealer\, supplier or associate member.\nAgenda?\nSent in advance to help you prepare. \nCan’t always commit?\nNo problem! Attendance is always optional. URL:https://ckca.ca/event/ckca-hr-roundtable/ LOCATION:Zoom call CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T212022 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T212022 DTSTAMP:20260624T114040 CREATED:20220606T144544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T205948Z UID:5937-1750886422-1750886422@ckca.ca SUMMARY:CKCA Manufacturers Roundtable - (Last Thurs of Every Month) DESCRIPTION:With local meetups and a well attended Spring Regional\, CKCA paused the Manufacturers Roundtable Discussions. But we will start them up again soon. An announcement will go out to all members shortly. We look forward to more discussions coming your way. In the mean time\, if you or your HR Manager would like to attend the HR Roundtable\, be sure to let us know. The next HR Roundtable is schedule for Thursday\, August 7\, 2025 at 1pm (ET). \nCKCA Manufacturers Roundtable\n\nExclusive and FREE to Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers across Canada!\nInformal monthly “shop talk”\nBecause sometimes you just want to connect with others who understand the bizz!\n\nHow?\nZoom calls monthly\, attend whenever you wish\, same Zoom link\, doesn’t matter if there’s 2 people or 30\, we’ll run it! Just email sandra@ckca.ca and let us know you want to attend and we’ll send you the calendar invite and the Zoom link details.\nWhen?\n \nLast Thursday of every month at 1pm (ET) –\nWho?\nMust be: Kitchen cabinet manufacturer or Dealer in Canada\nAgenda?\nNope! We want this to be informal\, free flow convo! \nCan’t always commit?\nThat’s ok\, attend some\, skip some whatever suits your schedule URL:https://ckca.ca/event/ckca-monthly-manufacturers-roundtable/ LOCATION:Zoom call ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ckca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Roundtable.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T143000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114040 CREATED:20250523T121439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T210854Z UID:11635-1750338000-1750343400@ckca.ca SUMMARY:CKCA Annual Meeting 2025 - June 19\, 2025 (via Zoom or Proxy Ballot) DESCRIPTION:We welcome feedback with our members year-round. But each year in accordance with the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act\, we are required to hold an annual meeting within 6 months of the corporation’s financial year end (Dec 31). Therefore\, in accordance with CKCA’s by-law\, Article 4 – Members’ Meetings\, 4.1(a) \, we are pleased to advise that the CKCA Annual Meeting will be held June 19\, 2025 at 1:00 pm (ET) via Zoom.  ALL members of the CKCA are invited to attend our virtual Meeting of Members. Whether you are a Manufacturer\, Supplier\, Dealer or Associate company\, if you are a member in good standing\, you are eligible to vote. Each company carries one vote. \nVoting Procedures: \nYou will receive the voting proxy and ballot no later than May 30 at which time you will assign the voting representative and either complete the ballot form to vote in advance OR you will choose to register and attend the meeting via Zoom and will receive the meeting agenda package in advance.\nOption 1: Attending the meeting? \nIf you are the designated voting representative for the member company\, you will need to register to attend the meeting via Zoom and cast your vote. (We will send you the link to register once we receive the Name\, Company Name\, Title and Email address of the designated representative\, you will also receive the full agenda package). \nUnable to attend meeting but want your vote counted? \nIf you are unable to attend the meeting you may cast your vote in advance using one of the following two Proxy and Ballot options: \nOption 2 a): You will complete the Proxy and Ballot (with links to agenda materials) to cast your vote in advance\,  but you choose not to assign a Proxyholder. By leaving the Proxyholder line blank\, you agree to appoint the alternative Proxyholder who is the CKCA Vice President. This ensures your vote is counted and you are noted as attending the meeting by Proxy. \nOption 2 b):  You will complete the Proxy and Ballot and choose to assign a Proxyholder to attend on your behalf. The Proxyholder does not participate in the voting at the meeting. They are  there to to observe and ensure your vote is counted and your attendance is noted as attending by Proxy. The Proxyholder must attend the meeting on your behalf. If they do not attend\, your vote is not counted. \nSending Observers to the Meeting: \nOption 3: You are sending additional staff who will be observers to the meeting. They do not vote at the meeting but are welcome to attend and watch the proceedings (we will send them a link to register and agenda materials so they can follow the proceedings). \nPlease Note: Any advanced voting results are held by the CKCA office in the strictest of confidence. No information is relayed in advance until the date of the annual meeting when the advanced voting totals are added to the live voting totals for full results. \nCKCA Annual General Meeting \nThursday\, June 19\, 2025– 1:00-2:30 pm ET \nVia Zoom \n AGENDA (details for each agenda item will be made available once you are registered to attend). \n\nWelcome by President and Call to Order\nValidation of notice of meeting\nEstablishment of Quorum (in accordance with CKCA by-laws 3.5 (a)\,\nAppointment of Scrutineers for the meeting\nApproval of Agenda\nApproval of the June 20\, 2024 AGM Minutes\nBusiness arising out of Minutes of June 20\, 2024\nPresident’s Report\nTreasurer’s Report\nReceipt of Financial Statements for the financial year ended December 31\, 2024 (Un-audited)\nRe-Appointment of Public Accountant\nElection of Directors (there are 8 candidates this year) Click here to view candidates.\nOther Business and Adjournment URL:https://ckca.ca/event/ckca-annual-meeting-2025-june-via-zoom-or-proxy-ballot/ LOCATION:Zoom call END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250611T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250611T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114040 CREATED:20250611T062012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T222332Z UID:11842-1749628800-1749661200@ckca.ca SUMMARY:Local Meetup – J&S Doors – Surrey\, BC – June 26\, 2025 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ckca.ca/event/local-meetup-js-doors-surrey-bc-june-26-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250611T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250611T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114040 CREATED:20250611T054810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T222429Z UID:11835-1749628800-1749661200@ckca.ca SUMMARY:CKCA National Forum 2025 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ckca.ca/event/ckca-national-forum-2025-kelowna-bc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250526T223400 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250526T223400 DTSTAMP:20260624T114040 CREATED:20250302T003610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T205527Z UID:7313-1748298840-1748298840@ckca.ca SUMMARY:Local MeetUps - Industry meets in your area (2025 lineup!) DESCRIPTION:We know you’re busy and sometimes you can only afford a few hours away from your shop \nWe know that meeting others in the industry is helpful to you. \nCKCA is scheduling MeetUps across the country. \nInterested in hosting a MeetUp in your area?  Get in touch with us at sandra@ckca.ca. Let’s talk. \nProgram format:\nDay/Time: Thursdays from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm \nFrequency: Quarterly (can be every 3-4 months based on availability of a host location) \nWho can attend: Manufacturers\, Suppliers\, Dealers\, Associates \nUpcoming events: Want one in your area/province? Get in touch with us to set one up. We’ll be updating these locations soon and announcing new meetups in 2025. Stay tuned! \nLocations for 2025 – want your region to host? Let’s add you!\n\n\n\nAlberta» March 6\, 13 and June 11\, 2025\nOntario » March 6\, 2025 \nBritish Columbia » April 10\, 2025 and June 26\, 2025\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://ckca.ca/event/local-meetups-industry-meets-in-your-area/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501 DTSTAMP:20260624T114040 CREATED:20250530T211107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T173031Z UID:11745-1745798400-1746057599@ckca.ca SUMMARY:CKCA Eastern Regional 2025 - It's a wrap DESCRIPTION:CKCA Eastern Regional took place April 28-30\, 2025 in Ottawa\, ON\nHere’s what ATTENDEES had to say:\n“This event has already paid for itself\, I have found a few solutions through some discussions with others at the event”. \n“The networking opportunities were really\, really fabulous.” \n“Lots of good ideas to take back to our business.” \n“Very helpful to learn that other manufacturers in other markets are very busy to the full\, this reinforces our position not to accept the status quo in our market.” \nProgram\nFINAL program available here» \nPhotos below – we took lots and haven’t uploaded them all (if you’re looking for a particular photo\, please contact sandra@ckca.ca). \nPresentation Slides\nShowroom Design – Click here». \nCanadian Business – A Look Ahead – Click here» \n  \nPhoto Gallery\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nA huge thank you to all our sponsors! \n We cannot run these events without your valued support. URL:https://ckca.ca/event/ckca-eastern-regional-2025-its-a-wrap/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ckca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Edmonton-Local-MeetUp-May-9-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T000000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114040 CREATED:20250307T000354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T210853Z UID:11027-1741219200-1741219200@ckca.ca SUMMARY:CKCA Manufacturers Roundtable - (Last Thurs of Every Month) #2 DESCRIPTION:Exclusive and FREE to Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers across Canada!\nInformal monthly “shop talk”\nBecause sometimes you just want to connect with others who understand the bizz!\n\nThe new season of roundtables begin Thursday\, April 25\, 2024.\n\nHow?\nZoom calls monthly\, attend whenever you wish\, same Zoom link\, doesn’t matter if there’s 2 people or 30\, we’ll run it! Just email sandra@ckca.ca and let us know you want to attend and we’ll send you the calendar invite and the Zoom link details.\nWhen?\n \nLast Thursday of every month at 1pm (ET) –\nWho?\nMust be: Kitchen cabinet manufacturer or Dealer in Canada\nAgenda?\nNope! We want this to be informal\, free flow convo! \nCan’t always commit?\nThat’s ok\, attend some\, skip some whatever suits your schedule URL:https://ckca.ca/event/ckca-monthly-manufacturers-roundtable-2025/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ckca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Roundtable.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241005 DTSTAMP:20260624T114040 CREATED:20250122T135524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T210726Z UID:10483-1727827200-1728086399@ckca.ca SUMMARY:CKCA National Forum 2024 - Its a wrap! DESCRIPTION:CKCA National Forum was in Manitoba! \nDates: Oct 2-4\, 2024 \nThanks to ALL our sponsors! FINAL PROGRAM  \nWe welcomed more than 120 attendees to another SOLD OUT CKCA face to face event in Winnipeg. \nTwo days packed with tours\, networking and education. \nIt was great to see everyone and to see the industry come together. \nSee you in Ottawa next April 28-30th for the next CKCA event. Watch for webinars\, local meetups and Manufacturers don’t forget we host monthly manufacturers roundtables on Zoom. Lots of ways to connect. If you’re a CKCA member and want to reach out to another CKCA member\, just let us know and we’re happy to introduce you. You’re not alone! \n \n  \n  URL:https://ckca.ca/event/ckca-national-forum-2024-its-a-wrap/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240716T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240716T140000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114040 CREATED:20250122T134721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T205908Z UID:10480-1721134800-1721138400@ckca.ca SUMMARY:National Discussion - Chinese Imports of Kitchen Cabinets DESCRIPTION:A meeting of the wood manufacturing industry is taking place July 16\, 2024 at 1pm (ET) via Zoom. \nMembers are invited to attend this important information session that includes discussion on options CKCA could consider in taking action to address the increasing amount of Chinese kitchen cabinets  entering Canada at substantially reduced prices that is taking business away from the Canadian industry. \nWe have listened to our members who are being impacted by this increase in imports. \nWhat are the next steps? \nContact sandra@ckca.ca if you would like to receive the registration link to join this meeting. \nYou must be a manufacturer\, supplier\, dealer or associate in the wood manufacturing sector in Canada to attend this meeting. URL:https://ckca.ca/event/national-discussion-chinese-imports-of-kitchen-cabinets/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240620T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240620T143000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114040 CREATED:20250122T134246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T210852Z UID:10478-1718888400-1718893800@ckca.ca SUMMARY:CKCA Annual Meeting 2024 - June (via Zoom or Proxy Ballot) DESCRIPTION:We welcome feedback with our members year-round. But each year in accordance with the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act\, we are required to hold an annual meeting within 6 months of the corporation’s financial year end (Dec 31). Therefore\, in accordance with CKCA’s by-law\, Article 4 – Members’ Meetings\, 4.1(a) \, we are pleased to advise that the CKCA Annual Meeting will be held June 20\, 2024 at 1:00 pm (ET) via Zoom.  ALL members of the CKCA are invited to attend our virtual Meeting of Members. Whether you are a Manufacturer\, Supplier\, Dealer or Associate company\, if you are a member in good standing\, you are eligible to vote. Each company carries one vote. \nVoting Procedures: \nPlease advise CKCA office sandra@ckca.ca by June 3 which options for voting you will use.\nOption 1: Attending the meeting? \nIf you are the designated voting representative for the member company\, you will need to register to attend the meeting via Zoom and cast your vote. (We will send you the link to register once we receive the Name\, Company Name\, Title and Email address of the designated representative\, you will also receive the full agenda package). \nUnable to attend meeting but want your vote counted? \nIf you are unable to attend the meeting you may cast your vote in advance using one of the following two Proxy and Ballot options: \nOption 2 a): You will complete the Proxy and Ballot (with links to agenda materials) to cast your vote in advance\,  but you do not assign a Proxyholder. By leaving the Proxyholder line blank\, you agree to appoint the alternative Proxyholder who is the CKCA Vice President. This ensures your vote is counted and you are noted as attending the meeting by Proxy. \nOption 2 b):  You will complete the Proxy and Ballot and assign a Proxyholder to attend on your behalf. The Proxyholder does not participate in the voting at the meeting. They are  there to to observe and ensure your vote is counted and your attendance is noted as attending by Proxy. The Proxyholder must attend the meeting on your behalf. If they do not attend\, your vote is not counted. \nSending Observers to the Meeting: \nOption 3: You are sending additional staff who will be observers to the meeting. They do not vote at the meeting but are welcome to attend and watch the proceedings (we will send them a link to register and agenda materials so they can follow the proceedings). \nPlease Note: Any advanced voting results are held by the CKCA office in the strictest of confidence. No information is relayed in advance until the date of the annual meeting when the advanced voting totals are added to the live voting totals for full results. \nCKCA Annual General Meeting \nThursday\, June 20\, 2024– 1:00-2:30 pm \nVia Zoom \n AGENDA (details for each agenda item will be made available once you are registered to attend). \n\nWelcome by President and Call to Order\nValidation of notice of meeting\nEstablishment of Quorum (in accordance with CKCA by-laws 3.5 (a)\,\nAppointment of Scrutineers for the meeting\nApproval of Agenda\nApproval of the June 15\, 2023 AGM Minutes\nBusiness arising out of Minutes of June 15\, 2023\nPresident’s Report\nTreasurer’s Report\nReceipt of Financial Statements for the financial year ended December 31\, 2023 (Audited)\nRe-Appointment of Public Accountant\nElection of Directors\nOther Business and Adjournment URL:https://ckca.ca/event/ckca-annual-meeting-2024-june-via-zoom-or-proxy-ballot/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240515T180000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114040 CREATED:20231221T145428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T205948Z UID:7113-1715626800-1715796000@ckca.ca SUMMARY:CKCA Regional Event - Quebec May 13-15\, 2024 - A great success! DESCRIPTION:Final Program \nWe welcomed 120 attendees to our Eastern Regional Event held in Orford\, QC\, May 13-15\, 2024. You must have attended the conference to receive the attendee list. Please contact sandra@ckca.ca for a copy of the list. \nBased on the feedback\, this event was rated “Excellent” to “Very Good” by those attending. Some comments included: \n“A total eye opener by attending this conference. I was educated on how large this industry actually is\, the growing pains other companies have gone through\, ie triumphs and failures\, company cultures (staff). Issues the industry is facing which I was unaware of. This conference made me want learn more and perhaps be more involved/educated on and within the industry and within my own company\, ie what changes can be made within and externally to assist with growth as now I know how large the network really is. To know that we have an industry which can network within and externally to help each other on all platforms of issues/growth/ideas etc. was fantastic!“ \nThis event was a great success thanks to the plant tour hosts: Tafisa\, Fabridor\, Cabico and Granit Design. They graciously allowed us to tour as a big group and they were well organized and welcoming. Here’s a video of the tour at Fabridor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHVIVXDZcYU \nWe are also very grateful to our sponsors who provided tremendous support – we can’t deliver these valuable events without their support! \n     \n   \n  \n \n  URL:https://ckca.ca/event/ckca-regional-event-quebec-may-13-15-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240423T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240423T140000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114040 CREATED:20250122T133800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T205908Z UID:10474-1713877200-1713880800@ckca.ca SUMMARY:CKCA National Discussion: A looming liquidity problem for Kitchen Cabinet Companies DESCRIPTION:Register Now »\nWe are hearing from industry that it continues to work through the current economic challenges and it’s not easy. Sadly we have also seen some members closing their doors. \nThis webinar offers some new ideas and potential solutions to help you navigate through some of the challenging times. \nA looming liquidity problem for Kitchen Cabinet Companies: \nThe economy is facing many challenges with lower demand\, interest rates\, and growth. Some have cut their expenses and are now looking for their new balance of growth and profitability. But how does this affect the kitchen cabinet sector? MNP would like to share an economic update tailored to the Wood Working sector in Canada and explain how the macro-economic news relates to this sector. MNP will specifically discuss possible threats for the future and what you can do to avoid these threats and keep your organization on track for success. \nPresenter: Yohaan Thommy\, LSSBB\, PMP\, CMC\nYohaan Thommy is a Partner in Mississauga\, Ontario. Drawing on more than 15 years of consulting experience\, Yohaan focuses on delivering measurable financial results for his clients\, helping them make their organizations more valuable and bringing them greater financial predictability. He has helped more than 25 companies in the wood working industry improve their profitability and the solve complex business and operational challenges. \nYohaan’s services include performance improvement\, consulting on revenue growth and sales\, value creation pre / post acquisition and conducting business process reviews to improve operations. Adept at managing large projects\, he also has considerable experience with merger integration\, business turnarounds and technical or strategic projects. Yohaan works primarily with owner-managed\, privately held businesses. His clients are in a broad range of industries\, including woodworking and cabinet shops\, service operations\, manufacturing\, food and beverage processing\, construction\, casino and gaming\, marketing companies\, not-for-profit and government organizations. Yohaan is a certified Project Management Professional and has his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. He is also a Certified Management Consultant and is very involved in community development work in his community. \nT: 905.220.3211   E: yohaan.thommy@mnp.ca \n \n  URL:https://ckca.ca/event/ckca-national-discussion-a-looming-liquidity-problem-for-kitchen-cabinet-companies/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240307T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240307T140000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114040 CREATED:20240119T183719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T210852Z UID:7134-1709816400-1709820000@ckca.ca SUMMARY:CKCA Webinar - Closet Gold - March 7\, 2024 at 1pm (ET) DESCRIPTION:Register Here»\nDate: Via Zoom – March 7\, 2024 at 1pm (ET) \nPresenter: Eric Marshall\, MSD\, Closet Training Institute\, Maser Storage Designer\, Doctorate in Closetology \nAre you interested in business growth opportunities? Then this session is a must attend (via Zoom). Eric Marshall presented at WMS show in Toronto last November. His high energy\, humorous presentation style will make you laugh but will also have you thinking. The closet industry offers triple digit growth according to Eric. Attend this session to learn more. URL:https://ckca.ca/event/ckca-webinar-closet-gold-march-7-2024-at-1pm-et/ LOCATION:Zoom call CATEGORIES:Webinars ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association":MAILTO:info@ckca.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240131T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240131T141500 DTSTAMP:20260624T114040 CREATED:20231221T145235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T205910Z UID:7110-1706706000-1706710500@ckca.ca SUMMARY:CKCA Webinar - Artificial Intelligence - Leveraging potential in the kitchen cabinet shop - Postponed\, Date TBA DESCRIPTION:January 31\, 2024 at 1pm (ET) on Zoom – We have postponed this event and will announce the new date shortly. Please feel free to still register for this event. We will notify you of the date. \nFree Webinar – Register Here»  \nPresenter: Nikki Van Boeyen\, General Manager\, Gipman Kitchens & Cabinetry\nAI is changing the way we do business at a very fast rate. Nikki Van Boeyen presented on this topic at the National Forum in 2023 and we’ve invited her back for an update on what’s going on and a chance to show those who were unable to attend the forum. We will take a deeper dive into how kitchen cabinet manufacturers and suppliers can use these tools in their shop. The presentation includes live\, hands on demonstration to give you an immersive experience. But most importantly\, it will show you how easy it is to use\, the potential and the value that this tool can bring to your business. URL:https://ckca.ca/event/ckca-webinar-artificial-intelligence-leveraging-potential-in-the-kitchen-cabinet-shop/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231220T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231220T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114040 CREATED:20231221T145539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T205908Z UID:7116-1703059200-1703091600@ckca.ca SUMMARY:CKCA National Forum 2024 DESCRIPTION:CKCA National Forum is headed to Manitoba! \nDates: Oct 2-4\, 2024 (Important: Please note these dates are not yet confirmed). \nHotel: To be confirmed. \nProgram: We can confirm that we will be touring Rosehill Woodcrafters and Decor Cabinets. More tours to be announced. \n\nWed. Oct 2 – evening Welcome Reception (new)\nThurs. Oct 3 – Full day tours plus dinner\nFriday – Oct 4 – Full day tours plus President’s Dinner\nSat. – Oct 5 – No event\, departures (CKCA Board of Directors have made the decision to cancel the Saturday morning programing so that attendees can return home on this day\, however\, we have added a Welcome Reception on the Wednesday instead). URL:https://ckca.ca/event/ckca-national-forum-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231102T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231104T160000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114040 CREATED:20220720T122122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T205910Z UID:6041-1698919200-1699113600@ckca.ca SUMMARY:WMS Show 2023 (Nov 2-4\, 2023) DESCRIPTION:WMS – Wood Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo\nNovember 2-4\, 2023 \nThe International Centre\, Mississauga\, ON (Halls 1&2) \nVisit the CKCA Booth #1324. We look forward to seeing you there!\nTo register for free using code CKCA23. Click here for details» \nBe sure to attend our education session (details below): \nRecruit – Retain: Accessing the Right Tools \nNovember 3rd at 2:00 PM – WMS Live Stage \nWe all know you cannot wait for the employees to come to you; you have to go out and get them. Learn what the Wood Manufacturing Council is doing to attract and train next generation workers to the wood industry. But that’s not all. Once you have those new workers in place\, it is essential that you have the right employee contracts in place that will protect you as the employer and ensure that the employee/employer relationship is clearly articulated. Gaining new employees takes time and effort. This session will offer insights that can position your company for success. \nSpeakers: \n\nSandra Wood (Moderator)Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association\, Executive Director\nRichard Lipman (Speaker)Wood Manufacturing Council\nVera Palmeri (Speaker)HR Covered Inc.\, Senior Account Executive\nP. Chacko John\, Mobel Cabinetry\n\nFor more than four decades\, Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo (WMS) has connected Canada’s professional woodworking buyers with the world’s most prominent machinery manufacturers and suppliers.  WMS has attracted attendees from 9 Canadian provinces and 2 territories. URL:https://ckca.ca/event/wms-show-2023-nov-2-4-2023/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231102T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231104T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114040 CREATED:20231027T222718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T205910Z UID:6945-1698912000-1699117200@ckca.ca SUMMARY:Eurocucina (April 14-20\, 2024) - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Where trends begin!\nHosted by our sponsor: \nJoin CKCA\, Blum for another exclusive opportunity to attend Eurocucina\, the largest international kitchen furniture exhibition event in the world.  Altogether\, the exhibition covers a net display area of over 230\,000 square meters at the Milan Fairgrounds in Rho. Spouses/companions are welcome to attend (please indicate single or double occupancy). \nWe take care of you!  CKCA in partnership with Blum has organized accommodations\, organized plant tours\, site seeing\, hosted lunches and dinners\, and accommodations (in Austria and Milan).  The draft itinerary below indicates which costs are included and which are your responsibility.  Final details will be relayed to all confirmed registrants.. \nIMPORTANT: Registration – Is now sold out. If you want to register please contact sandra@ckca.ca to see if there’s any possibility of cancellation or if we can get any additional rooms.   \nYou will need to register for the Eurocucina show directly by clicking on this link. Fees to attend the show are not included in the CKCA/Blum program price. \nHOTEL – Blum has booked your hotel in Austria and CKCA has booked your hotel in Milan: \n\nRamada Plaza by Wyndham Milan\, Via Stamira d’Ancona 27\, Milan 20217\, Italy. Our colleagues from AFDICQ in Quebec are also staying at this hotel. Details for your stay in Austria will be provided later.\n\nPROGRAM – Click here for details. \nTRANSPORTATION – Please ensure you arrive in Zurich\, Switzerland by 10 am on Sunday\, April 14. Blum has arranged ground transportation for your trip to Austria and to take you on to Milan mid-week. You are responsible for booking your flights. We recommend you acquire both travel and health insurance. \nPlease provide CKCA with your travel itinerary for Zurich arrival (to confirm shuttle for BLUM).PAYMENT – *CDN taxes are not applied as event is out of country. URL:https://ckca.ca/event/eurocucina-april-14-20-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231025T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231027T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T114040 CREATED:20230302T014941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T205910Z UID:6473-1698220800-1698426000@ckca.ca SUMMARY:Kitchen and Bath Expo (Oct 25-27\, 2023) DESCRIPTION:We put the “C” in this expo!\nCKCA is participating in a new show organized by the ExpoHut. \nThe national\, and international kitchen and bath industry will gather under one roof providing traders and buyers the ideal platform to learn\, network\, and share market insights. \nUse the CKCA2023 code to register for free! \nFor more information and to register – Click here» \nCome meet us at Booth #409!\nMeet with some of the CKCA Board of Directors and be sure to attend our education session presented by Trevor Chaulk of Chaulk Woodworking on October 25\, 2023 at 3:00 pm! \nNavigating the Cabinet Industry – Are you buying a product or a service?\nThis session will help you gain a better understanding of how to navigate the cabinet industry to build trusted relationships and a more concise direction with both suppliers and consumers. Get answers to pressing questions that include:  Do you shop around and wonder why you may have received quotes with such pricing variations from one company to another for the same space or drawings? How do you manage experiences versus expectations and what’s the difference between cabinets and cabinetry? We know that customers buy products and clients buy a service\, so how can you provide the best product/service to reduce the stress of shopping around? What design/materials really are the best for the consumer? In this session you will learn how to minimize the time involved during the initial stages of design and ordering and how to ask the right questions to suppliers/consumers to facilitate a smoother process. \nTrevor Chaulk\, Chaulk Woodworking has operated his business in the Haliburton Highlands\, Ontario since 2009. He has consistently grown his business for the past 14 years with a focus on quality\, service and pricing. He is an active member and now a Board Member of the Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association and travels across Canada visiting and meeting with other kitchen cabinet manufacturers. In 2022 he was a speaker during a tour CKCA conducted at Conestoga College. Trevor’s extensive working knowledge of the industry makes him a valuable contributor and leader in the industry. \nLocation: Toronto Congress Centre\, Ontario \n  URL:https://ckca.ca/event/kitchen-and-bath-expo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231001 DTSTAMP:20260624T114040 CREATED:20221107T223825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T205908Z UID:1583-1695859200-1696118399@ckca.ca SUMMARY:National Forum 2023 NB (it's a wrap!) DESCRIPTION:A successful National Forum just wrapped up!\nWe’ll be posting more details to summarize everything from this successful event in Moncton\, NB. \nThanks to everyone who attended. Please complete the evaluation form so we can learn and improve (it was emailed to attendees on Saturday\, Oct 1\, 2023). \nWant the attendee list? You must have been an attendee to receive this list. Please contact sandra@ckca.ca \n\nProgram: Click here to view final program. Packed full of value to help you in your business! \nSponsorship: Our sincere thanks goes to our sponsors who help make this event possible! \n        \n                                    \n      \n          \n    \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://ckca.ca/event/national-forum-2023/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR