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CKCA Partners with CFIB!
The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association is proud to announce a new partnership with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

To understand how working together will bring benefits to CKCA members, read the full Announcement.
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Upcoming Events

Spring Regional in Richmond, BC
February 3 - 4, 2020
Plant tours will include Sofo Kitchens
Program and registration details coming soon!
We're going global!
CKCA in partnership with Blum and Richelieu bring you
EuroCucina 2020

Check out the details to register here
National Forum 2020 in NB and PEI
May 28 - 30, 2020
From the Delta Hotel in Charlottetown, plant tours will include Triangle Kitchen (NB) and Prestige Kitchens (PEI)
More will be added watch this space!
We've got plenty more great events coming up.
Be sure to check out our events listing on our website.
CKCA Membership Benefits - get the most from your membership now!
Are you working on 2020 Budgets?

Don't forget, there are lots of ways that CKCA membership can help you and your employees save money.

Benefits, from insurance to gym memberships, help to attract and retain the best employees. See how CKCA can help you get through budgeting season!


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Industry News & Trends
Browse by Swatch Tool
Upper Canada has launched a new Browse By Swatch feature on their website. It's an easy to use tool that enhances customers' online experience. Search by colour, search by texture, search by collection - making it easy for customers to access their collections!

Read more here.
Does that man have a laser?
Highlighting the partnership between Cabinet Vision and Leica Geosystems, PlanIt Canada outlines the advances in technology that will provide you with laser-sharp accuracy!

Read the article here.
Latest news from Richelieu

You’d be amazed at how efficient a closet can be when every wardrobe item has a specific place!
Read more about organizing closets here.

Richelieu introduces three new revolutionary wood screws under the brand PWR DRIVE - read the press release here
HDI (Hardwoods Distribution Inc.) Acquires Pacific Mutual Door Company 
HDI announces that it has completed the purchase of Pacific Mutual Door Company (PMD )
Read the press release here
CNC Automation is proud to announce our alignment with a New World Class Supplier - VOLPATO Edge Finishing

VOLPATO now offers the production of custom built machines for edge finishing, which are made to customer guidelines and guarantee a high quality finished product.

Read the article here.
Tips & Tricks
Developing the Next Generation in the Family Business

How do you make sure your business will thrive after the current generation steps away? vNacelle is working with small business owners to assist with that transition and can provide some insights.
Read the full article from vNacelle here, or attend a free Webinar to get further insights.
Upcoming webinars are planned for
November 7 th , 1pm MST and
November 19 th , 10am MST

Get the details here .
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