Important Updates from CKCA
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What we’re working on in 2023!
We’ve got a long to do list for 2023, but we’re excited! With the help of our more than 30 industry volunteers who sit on our committees and our Board,
Back by popular demand – Future of the Industry Webinar
CKCA’s first webinar of 2023 – We start the year with this valuable session! At the CKCA National Forum in Waterloo, ON Setp 28 – Oct 1, 2022, we hosted
CKCA’s Regional Event goes West Feb 6-8, 2023
Want to connect with other manufacturers and suppliers across Canada? We know you want to know what’s going on out there. Now’s your chance to see what’s going on out
Tapping the “Feeder Lanes”
Where do we get the workers? Colleges have been providing our industry with workers for many years. In fact, this was obvious very recently when we toured manufacturers in Waterloo,
American #CICM campaign attracting new people to skilled trades careers
Oct 31, 2022 Article prepared by: Chris George, CKCA Communications Consultant, CG&A Communications Through the month of October, American construction companies conducted a public awareness campaign designed to attract new
CKCA National Forum 2022 – Connect – Learn – Prosper
CKCA National Forum 2022 was held in Waterloo, Ontario, September 28 – October 1, 2022. It was a combination of plant tours, education sessions with presenters, social events and a
The Future of the Kitchen Cabinet Industry
The Future of the Kitchen Cabinet Industry Presented: October 1, 2022 CKCA National Forum, Waterloo, Ontario Presenters: Luke Elias, Muskoka Cabinet Company Tommy Gagnon, Automa Tech Robotik Jason Varelli, Biesse
Reach out, Speak Up, Be Heard
CKCA’s Advocacy Committee is comprised of manufacturing and supplier members in the industry. Over the past few months we have developed materials that will serve as a tool to help
CKCA supporting members with their skilled labour shortage concerns
August 2022 Written by Chris George, CG&A Communications and CKCA Communications Advisor We have all become too familiar with the realities of Canada’s skilled labour shortages. Two-thirds of Canadian businesses
CKCA Launches the National Forum 2022 Program and Registration
It’s been a long haul! Actually it’s been 31 months by the time we deliver our first face-to-face event for the industry. So we are VERY excited about hosting our