2026 Quarter 1 Newsletter

I’m excited (and truly honored) to be serving as your 2026-2027 NKBA Puget Sound Chapter President. Thank you for the warm welcome and for being part of such a talented and supportive group of professionals who somehow make tile, appliances, plumbing, cabinetry, and design trends sound like perfectly normal dinner conversation. I will never forget when I first started in the industry, I told the person selling me a car that I could easily fit 2 toilets in the trunk.

He said that was the first time he'd heard that.

Our council is already working on upcoming programs and events designed to keep you informed, inspired, and maybe even slightly ahead of the next design trend.

If you’ve thought about getting more involved, this is your sign. Join a committee, attend an event, or simply introduce yourself to someone new. NKBA works best when members show up and share their ideas (and occasionally their snack stash).

A big thank you to our council, chairs, volunteers, sponsors, and industry partners who help make everything happen behind the scenes. Nothing happens without you.

Keep an eye out for upcoming events, and I hope to see you soon.

Warm regards,

Amy Olson
NKBA Puget Sound Chapter President
National Kitchen & Bath Association

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We've already had an incredible start to our programs for 2026 - and we have many more on the horizon! 

February 26th | Design Competition How to Enter Class
Held at Abbrio and starting at 4pm
Register Here for the class

February 27th | Student event with Beemer Smart Home
Students Register Here

March 19th | Hosted by Stratus Surfaces
KBIS Wrap Up you don't want to miss! 
Featuring 30 Under 30 winner Mariah Hebenthal
Register Here for the meeting

April 16th | Hosted by Bradlee Distributors
More details coming soon! 

!! Reminder !!
The 2026 Design Competition is Open for Entries! 
Visit our website to download your entry packet or to register for the How to Enter classes! 

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Are you a Certified Member?
If so, the current CEU cycle ends this June 30, 2026.
Certified Members are required to submit 2.0 CEU's every two years. 

CEU's are self reported and can be earned by attending chapter meetings or CEU accredited classes. 
You can also take advantage of Nationals vast, and free, Webinars! 

Find the topics you're most interested in here.

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