CKCA Manufacturers Roundtable – (Last Thurs of Every Month) #2

  • Exclusive and FREE to Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers across Canada!
  • Informal monthly “shop talk”
  • Because sometimes you just want to connect with others who understand the bizz!
The new season of roundtables begin Thursday, April 25, 2024.

How?

Zoom 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.

When?

Last Thursday of every month at 1pm (ET) –

Who?

Must be: Kitchen cabinet manufacturer or Dealer in Canada

Agenda?

Nope! We want this to be informal, free flow convo!

Can’t always commit?

That’s ok, attend some, skip some whatever suits your schedule

CKCA National Forum 2025 Sept 23-25 Its a wrap!

CKCA National Forum, Kelowna BC

Leads. Opportunities. Connections.

More than 120 kitchen cabinet manufacturers, suppliers and associates attended this sold out event!

Questions?

Contact CKCA Office or call 613-493-5858.

Final Program  Click here»

Thank you to everyone who attended! If you participated and would like a copy of the attendee list, please contact CKCA.

Sponsorship:

Please join us in thanking the sponsors who help support these events. We cannot deliver such high quality events without their continued support.

We encourage the industry to work with these companies that SUPPORT your trade association!

 

A few photos to enjoy!

 

   

CKCA National Forum 2024 – Its a wrap!

CKCA National Forum was in Manitoba!

Dates: Oct 2-4, 2024

Thanks to ALL our sponsors! FINAL PROGRAM 

We welcomed more than 120 attendees to another SOLD OUT CKCA face to face event in Winnipeg.

Two days packed with tours, networking and education.

It was great to see everyone and to see the industry come together.

See 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!

 

 

National Discussion – Chinese Imports of Kitchen Cabinets

A meeting of the wood manufacturing industry is taking place July 16, 2024 at 1pm (ET) via Zoom.

Members 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.

We have listened to our members who are being impacted by this increase in imports.

What are the next steps?

Contact sandra@ckca.ca if you would like to receive the registration link to join this meeting.

You must be a manufacturer, supplier, dealer or associate in the wood manufacturing sector in Canada to attend this meeting.

CKCA Annual Meeting 2024 – June (via Zoom or Proxy Ballot)

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.

Voting Procedures:

Please advise CKCA office sandra@ckca.ca by June 3 which options for voting you will use.

Option 1: Attending the meeting?

If 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).

Unable to attend meeting but want your vote counted?

If you are unable to attend the meeting you may cast your vote in advance using one of the following two Proxy and Ballot options:

Option 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.

Option 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.

Sending Observers to the Meeting:

Option 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).

Please 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.

CKCA Annual General Meeting

Thursday, June 20, 2024– 1:00-2:30 pm

Via Zoom

 AGENDA (details for each agenda item will be made available once you are registered to attend).

  1. Welcome by President and Call to Order
  2. Validation of notice of meeting
  3. Establishment of Quorum (in accordance with CKCA by-laws 3.5 (a),
  4. Appointment of Scrutineers for the meeting
  5. Approval of Agenda
  6. Approval of the June 15, 2023 AGM Minutes
  7. Business arising out of Minutes of June 15, 2023
  8. President’s Report
  9. Treasurer’s Report
  10. Receipt of Financial Statements for the financial year ended December 31, 2023 (Audited)
  11. Re-Appointment of Public Accountant
  12. Election of Directors
  13. Other Business and Adjournment

CKCA National Discussion: A looming liquidity problem for Kitchen Cabinet Companies

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We 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.

This webinar offers some new ideas and potential solutions to help you navigate through some of the challenging times.

A looming liquidity problem for Kitchen Cabinet Companies:

The 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.

Presenter: Yohaan Thommy, LSSBB, PMP, CMC

Yohaan 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.

Yohaan’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.

T: 905.220.3211   E: yohaan.thommy@mnp.ca

 

CKCA Webinar – Closet Gold – March 7, 2024 at 1pm (ET)

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Date: Via Zoom – March 7, 2024 at 1pm (ET)

Presenter: Eric Marshall, MSD, Closet Training Institute, Maser Storage Designer, Doctorate in Closetology

Are 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.

CKCA National Forum 2024

CKCA National Forum is headed to Manitoba!

Dates: Oct 2-4, 2024 (Important: Please note these dates are not yet confirmed).

Hotel: To be confirmed.

Program: We can confirm that we will be touring Rosehill Woodcrafters and Decor Cabinets. More tours to be announced.

  • Wed. Oct 2 – evening Welcome Reception (new)
  • Thurs. Oct 3 – Full day tours plus dinner
  • Friday – Oct 4 – Full day tours plus President’s Dinner
  • Sat. – 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).