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The NKBA Columbia River Chapter will be participating in the HBA Portland Spring Home & Garden Show on February 24-28th at the Portland Expo Center. Discount admission coupons will be available at the February 18th chapter meeting and at many participating member businesses. Click here for more information on the show. We hope to see you there!

Contact Kirstin Havnaer at Kirstin@HearthstoneDesignLLC.com or 503-590-5339 with questions.


Eagle Crest 2010 Event -- June 24-27, 2010

Day of Play events this year include:

• 18 holes of GOLF on The Ridge Course, described as “the driver's dream,” challenging players of all levels. (Last year's golf took place on The Resort Course.)

• A limo ride to a gourmet COOKING class in a working kitchen using high end appliances creating a feast with Chef Lisa Glickman.

• Paddle in a CANOE or KAYAK on beautiful Clear Lake. This lake has crystal clear water, evidence of lava flows, remains of a forest underwater, and no motors allowed on the lake.

• Paulina Plunge: downhill BIKE adventure including stops at waterfalls and slides on the way.

Click here for more information. (pdf format)

Looking for sponsors, to get a sponsor packet please click here.


Dream/Design Winners Offer Beauty & Innovation

This award-winning kitchen, designed by Chris Donaghy, carries its inspiration from the Potomac River and features a clever use of Pacific Blue and Blizzard CaesarStone countertops 'painted' to mimic flowing water.

To view the entire article, copy and paste the following url in your browser:

http://www.kitchenbathdesign.com/web/online/Project-Spotlight/Dream-Design-Winners-Offer-Beauty-and-Innovation/50$5423


KBIS 2010 Chicago

Are you planning on attending the KBIS in Chicago and would like to connect, travel or room with other Columbia River Chapter members? Conference dates are April 14 - 18 and show dates are April 16 - 18. This is an incredible show packed with great information. Please use the contact us email on the website.


NEW CERTIFIED MEMBERS HONORED

Our recently certified members were honored at our chapter meeting November 19th at Pental. [read more]


Legislative News
National Association of Homebuilders Joins Opposition To Interior Design Licensing

At its annual Board of Directors Meeting in Chicago, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) voted to assist in opposing efforts by the interior design lobby to enact restrictive interior design licensing throughout the country. [read more]


NKBA Announces a New CMKBD

We are pleased to announce that Sandy Hayes of Hayes Designs LLC has just received the coveted distinction of CMKBD (Certified Master Kitchen Designer).


Members: Are you aware that we have a classified ad page on our website? This is the place to list job openings in our market. Our site is updated at least once a month if not more. We have an incredibly talented membership and we encourage you to take advantage of this complimentary member benefit.




Attention Members:

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Columbia River Chapter of NKBA

Feb. 18, 2009 meeting

Topic: Surfaces 2010
The Latest Products and Trends that Drive Traffic

Date: February 18
5:30 - 8:00 PM

Location: Classique Floors
14127 SE Stark
Portland, OR

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Registration Deadline February 15

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