Recognizing the ever-growing importance of networking, kitchen and bath industry veteran Janice Costa has launched KBDesignersNetwork.com, an exciting new product, design and networking resource for kitchen and bath design professionals. The exclusive, members-only site will provide kitchen and bath designers with a wealth of information and networking services, from a monthly product e-magazine and searchable product directory to educational resources, mentoring services, video interviews with industry pros and more.
“During these challenging times when everything seems to feel increasingly disconnected, it’s more important than ever for design professionals to build their network, increase their knowledge and find new resources that will help them re-imagine their businesses as we navigate a newly virtual landscape,” said Costa.
With the help of an illustrious advisory board made up of renowned designer, educator and NKBA Hall of Famer Ellen Cheever; former KBB publisher, Meredith Corp. executive and NKBA Hall of Famer Leslie Hart; designer, educator and NKBA Hall of Famer Mary Jo Peterson; and third-generation kitchen and bath entrepreneur, writer and rep firm owner Karla Krengel, she conceived a new kind of community that would address the needs of designers in a world gone virtual.
The result is an exclusive, members-only site that offers a wealth of benefits, including:
- Access to a monthly e-magazine, KB Product Profiles, covering the latest kitchen and bath products (check out a sample issue here)
- A quarterly Fabulous Finds e-newsletter spotlighting specialty products to make those designs stand out
- “Show Business” e-newsletters to keep track of all the coolest products from the hottest industry shows, both here and abroad.
- A database of kitchen and bath products, searchable by company name and product type, with soon-to-be added product rating and review capabilities
- Video interviews with industry experts doing groundbreaking work
- Mentoring services for designers looking for help with everything from business strategies to design challenges to pricing, marketing and more
- Online discussion boards to connect with other designers, along with a soon-to-be added Ask the Manufacturer forum to find answers to product questions
- Special pricing for writing services, including project profiles, company press releases, pitch letters to media, website copy and social media posts
- CEU credit educational sessions, design resources, a monthly project spotlight, special, members-only events, small group video networking sessions, a calendar of events, marketing advice and more
Recognizing the importance of giving back, KB Designers Network will also donate $5 to charity for every new membership purchase, with a different charitable organization chosen each month.
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