Chicago Mid West Chapter

Events

Upcoming Events

There are currently no upcoming Chapter events scheduled. Please check back soon for updates.

Past Events

December 10, 2024
5:30 pm
Crawford Supply
751 N. Rowling Rd
Itasca, IL 60143

2024 NKBA Holiday Party

CEUs: 0

Join us for our annual Holiday Party!This years party will be hosted by Crawford Supply in Itasca!Ring in the holidays with us....Featuring Live Music, Food, Fun, Festivities, Spirits...

November 19, 2024
5:00 pm
The Mart
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654

Progressive Dinner 2024

CEUs: 0

Join us for our annual Progressive Dinner Event!This year the event will encompass 4 showrooms:Check in at Graff Designs at 5pmAppetizers at Dacor Kitchen Theater...

October 15, 2024
5:30 pm
Cambria
500 E. Devon Ave.
Suite D
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Vendor Night

CEUs: 0

Welcome to our Vendor Night event! Join us at the ...

July 16, 2024
5:30 pm
Kiva Stone
150 Innovation Drive
Suite B
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Annual Summer BBQ

CEUs: .1

Come join us for our Annual Summer BBQ! Enjoy the outdoor weather and then we'll have a CEU....

June 17, 2024
11:00 am
Village Links of Glen Ellyn
485 Winchell Way
Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137

2024 Bridgewood Open Golf Outing

CEUs: 0

The annual 2024 NKBA Golf Outing will be held this year on Monday, June 17th at the Village Links of Glen Ellyn. Sponsored by Bridgewood Cabinetry.Included with your Green fees will be: 18 h...

April 24, 2024
6:30 pm
Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria of Morton Grove
6415 Dempster St
Morton Grove, IL 60053

Bingo Night!

CEUs: 0

Come join us for a night of socializing, chapter bonding, and fun playing Bingo! Prizes are available!Although there is no registration fee, you are responsible for your own food and drinks....

March 14, 2024
11:30 am
theMart
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654

KBIS in Chicago

CEUs: Multiple

Whether you made it to KBIS or not, join us for "Bring KBIS to Chicago"Mark your Calendars for this "Can't Miss" Event! Here are the highlights:Designer insights...

January 23, 2024
5:00 pm
Starved Rock Wood Products
1170 Milwaukee Ave
Glenview, IL 60025

Countertop Chronicles at Starved Rock Wood Products

CEUs: 0

Join us for our next Chapter Meeting Tuesday January 23rd from 5:00p - 8:00pm at Starved Rock Wood Products.We have a Seminar planned: Countertop Chronicles: Unveiling Surface Secrets. This ...

December 05, 2023
5:00 pm
MSI
1441 Jarvis Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

2023 NKBA Holiday Party

Celebrate the Holiday Season with the NKBA Chicago Midwest Chapter at MSI on Tuesday, Dec. 5th. We ...

November 14, 2023
5:00 pm
theMart
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654

NKBA Progressive Dinner

PLEASE NOTE: PAYMENT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE EVENT. YOU MUST PAY AHEAD OF TIME VIA THE E-MAIL LINK THAT WILL BE SENT TO YOU. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION....

September 26, 2023
5:30 pm
Middleby Residential Showroom
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60654

NKBA Design Chicago Kickoff Event

CEUs: 1

Join us for an NKBA Design Chicago Kickoff Event, sponsored by Middleby Residential.Join us to tour the new Middleby Showroom, MEET NEW NKBA MEMBERS FROM...

July 11, 2023
5:00 pm
Precision Stone Design
945 Lively Blvd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Summer BBQ Party!!!

CEUs: 1

Join us for great food and drink to celebrate Summer! City BBQ is providing the food!CEU: "How to Handle Difficult Clie...

June 19, 2023
11:30 am
The Village Links of Glen Ellyn
485 Winchell Way
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

NKBA Golf Outing - 2023 Ultimate Stone Open

CEUs: 0

The Golf Outing this year is at The Village Links of Glen Ellyn on Monday, June 19th.Registration is now open!!Your Golf Registration will include lunch, free drinks on the course, an...

May 09, 2023
5:00 pm
Global Granite & Marble
5600 W. Jarvis Ave.
Niles, IL 60714

Vendor Night 2023

CEUs: 1

Join us for Vendor Night 2023, presented by the NKBA Chicago Midwest. Dozens of vendors will be available to bring you up-to-date on their newest product...

March 14, 2023
5:30 pm
Grand Appliance
7440 Madison St.
Forest Park, IL 60130

Wine Tasting with the NKBA

CEUs: 1

Please join us for a Wine Tasting event, with a CEU by Liebherr - "The Evolution of Wine Storage and Solutions for Specifying"This CEU will focus on ente...

February 21, 2023
5:30 pm
Virginia Tile Co.
1601 Estes Ave
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Vanguards In Color

CEUs: 1

Please join us for a wonderful night at Virginia Tile in Elk Grove Village!Featuring a CEU by Benjamin Moore - Vanguards In Color!...

December 08, 2022
5:45 pm
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Chicago, IL 60022

ANNUAL NKBA CHICAGO MIDWEST HOLIDAY PARTY 2022! (SOLD OUT - SORRY)

This event is brought to you by Signature Kitchen Suite & Ferguson:Join us for LIGHTSCAPE at Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe,...

November 08, 2022
5:30 pm
Ferguson Showroom
227 Skokie Valley Road
Highland Park, IL 6035

NKBA Designing For Charity

Come join us for GREAT Food and Drinks at Ferguson's Highland Park Showroom! Tour the showroom and socialize.We also have a special announcement:The NKBA Chicago Midwest Chapter is ex...

October 12, 2022
12:00 am
THE MART
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654

NKBA Design Trends Summit at Design Chicago

CEUs: 0.5 each day

FOR NKBA MEMBERS ONLY.NKBA’s first-ever Design Trends Summit will focus on Kitchen + Bath...

September 13, 2022
5:30 pm
The Grove Redfield Estate
1421 Milwaukee Ave.
Glenview, IL 60025

Wellness In Design, Sponsored By Liebherr Appliances

CEUs: 1

Join us for a wonderful evening featuring a CEU by Jamie Gold, CKD: Wellness In Design - How to achieve a living space that promotes true wellness!...

July 19, 2022
5:00 pm
Caesarstone
1235 N Mittel Blvd
Suite A
Wood Dale, IL 60191

Join CAESARSTONE For Selling & Design Insights

CEUs: 1 - Selling to Design by NOT Designing to Sell

Join us for a great evening featuring National Board Member & Rocky ...

June 20, 2022
11:30 am
Village Links of Glen Ellyn
485 Winchell Way
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

2022 Golf Outing, sponsored by Calia Stone Boutique

CEUs: 0

The Golf Outing is back for 2022!!!Our Signature Sponsor this year is Calia Stone Boutique.After a 2 year hiatus due to Covid-19, we are proud to announce the golf ou...

May 17, 2022
4:00 pm
Cambria
500 E. Devon Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Vendor Night 2022

CEUs: 1 - "Quartz Fabrication Techniques" from 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Tuesday, May17th, 2022 CEU: "Quartz Fabrication Techniques" 4:00pm - 5:00pmVendor Show: 5:00pm-8:00pm Join...

April 19, 2022
10:00 am
The Merchandise Mart
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, Illinois 60654
March 29, 2022
5:30 pm
Cosentino Chicago Showroom
217 W. Illinois St.
Chicago, IL 60654

The Outdoors Is In!

Please join us for "The Outdoors Is In!!", sponsore...

December 07, 2021
5:30 pm
MSI
1441 Jarvis Ave
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Holiday Party At MSI Elk Grove Village

Please join us for a fun night of food, spirits, and friends

November 16, 2021
4:29 pm
Monogram - Merchandise Mart
222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza
Suite 124
Chicago, IL 60654

NKBA Chicago Midwest Tech Workshop and November Chapter Event

CEUs: 1

Technology Workshop:  Must-Have Apps for Design Presented by Vanessa DeKoekkoek of 2...

October 27, 2021
8:00 am
Monogram Design Center
theMART
Suite 124
Chicago, IL

Join the NKBA for Breakfast @ DESIGN CHICAGO

NKBA National has set up an exclusive breakfast for our chapter members!Join NKBA EVP & CSO Suzie Williford for breakfast and an exclusive first look at the NKBA Future Design Trends dur...

October 19, 2021
5:00 pm
Calia Stone Boutique
154 W. Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60654

Design Vision Gala

CEUs: 0

The long anticipated Design Vision Gala is finally here!!!The NKBA is proud to announce an in-person event to honor the winners and participants.  The a...

September 21, 2021
5:30 pm
Global Granite & Marble
5600 West Jarves Ave
Niles, IL 60714

NKBA Chicago Sept Midwest Chapter Event

CEUs: 1

Design Basics for Sintered Stones: Design, Application, & Sustainability Presented by Sean Raithel of Global Granite & MarbleLearn about the next...

August 17, 2021
5:30 pm
Backyard BBQ
535 Green Bay Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091

Chapter Event with CEU - Winning Outdoor Kitchen Design

CEUs: 1

Winning Outdoor Kitchen Design: This course covers the key principles of outdoor kitchen design with a focus on creating usable spaces that are easy to live with. It will help you expand your exper...

June 15, 2021
5:00 pm
Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Showroom
196 Exchange Blvd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139

Redefining Kitchen Design - CEU Presentation

CEUs: 1

We are so excited to announce our first in-person event of 2021 and we hope you will join us!! SubZero in Glendale Heigh...

April 20, 2021
5:00 pm
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March 16, 2021
5:00 pm
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NKBA Chicago Midwest - Prize-a-Palooza

CEUs: 0

Join us for our 2nd Chapter Meeting for the year! Please join the Chicago Midwest NKBA Chapter and Plain & Fancy Custom Cabintery for a free, festive event onlin...

January 26, 2021
4:00 pm
Online

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NKBA Midwest Chicago Virtual Chapter Meeting

CEUs: 0

Join us 1/26/2021 at 4pm for a chapter update.We will be talking about KBIS, inducting our new officers for 2021-2022 and covering other business.We know it's been a while since we've...

October 20, 2020
6:00 pm
Cafe La Cave

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NKBA Chicago Midwest - Design Visions 2020

CEUs: 0

Enter your project for the Chicago Midwest's Annual Design Vision Awards.  Entries must be in before August 31st.  Visit http...

September 23, 2020
4:00 pm


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NKBA Mid-West and Dacor Present Online Cooking with Chef Paul

CEUs: 0

Break out the Sauvignon Blanc and the Cabernet Sauvigon join us for an interactive virtual cooking demonstration with Chef Paul from Dacor for Shrimp with Tomatoes and Olives and Roasted Honey Mu...

June 23, 2020
2:00 pm
VIRTUAL MEETING

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Webinar: Small Kitchen Design with Fisher & Paykel

CEUs: .1

The effective small kitchen is a powerful tool for design and influence. Right size appliances to add value without compromising performanceUtilize current trends regarding influence of...

June 18, 2020
3:30 pm
VIRTUAL MEETING

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ProKitchen Design

CEUs: .1

Do you clients dream of restaurant-like kitchens in their homes? Learn how to cr...

June 17, 2020
12:00 pm
VIRTUAL ZOOM

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Modern Cooking Technologies for the Luxury Client

CEUs: .1

Join Wolf & SubZero's Lisa Smith and Chef Pawel for a virtual CEU and cooking demonstration. We will cover convection, convection steam and induction cooking. Expect LIVE food presentations by ...

June 11, 2020
4:00 pm
VIRTUAL

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Moen & House of Rohl Live Cooking & Cocktail Demonstration

Live Cooking and cocktail demonstration by Guy Meikle, Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar Executive Chef & President

June 10, 2020
11:00 am
VIRTUAL MEETING

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June 09, 2020
2:00 pm
VIRTUAL GOTO MEETING

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Luxury Vinyl Tile w/ MSI

Spend an exciting hour learning about Everlife Luxury Vinyl Tile. Kid-proof, pet-proof, and low-maintenance, Everlife LVT is flush with on-trend wood looks. One wet zone at a time, thes...

May 28, 2020
3:30 pm
VIRTUAL ZOOM

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How a Big Brand is Taking Small Business Approach to Reaching Customers

CEUs: .1

Please join Caesarstone and the Kentuckiana NKBA Chapter on an exciting tour of the new technologies and methods of staying connected with new and current customers.Denise Butchko will ...

March 17, 2020
4:00 pm
MSI
1441 Jarvis Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Vendor Night w/ CEU “The Future of Luxury Vinyl Flooring”

CEUs: 0.1

Vendor Show 5:00pm-8:00pmJoin us for Vendor Night 2020 where dozens of vendors will be available to bring you up-to-date on the newest products and services that th...

February 18, 2020
5:30 pm
Cafe La Cave
2777 S. Mannheim Rd.
Des Plaines, IL 60018
December 10, 2019
5:00 pm
Golden Homes Midwest
2500 W. Touhy Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
October 15, 2019
5:00 pm
Banner Plumbing Supply
1020 East Lake Cook Rd.
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
September 17, 2019
5:00 pm
Merchandise Mart
222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654
July 16, 2019
5:00 pm
Precision Stone Design
945 Lively Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
June 17, 2019
11:00 am
The Village Links of Glen Ellyn
485 Winchell Way
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
May 14, 2019
5:00 pm
Dacor, Luxe Home at the Merchandise Mart, Suite #142
222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, #142
Chicago, IL 60654

Chapter Event at Dacor, Luxe Home at the Merchandise Mart

CEUs: 0.1

Come and join the NKBA Chicago Midwest Chapter on Tuesday, May 14th, at Dacor at Luxe Home in the Merchandise Mart. See the latest appliance innovation and design as they continue to c...

April 16, 2019
5:00 pm
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery
227 Skokie Valley Rd.
Highland Park, IL 60035
March 19, 2019
4:00 pm
Levantina
850 Devon Ave.
Bensenville, IL 60106

Vendor Night

CEUs: 0.1

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January 15, 2019
5:30 pm
North American Pizza and Culinary Academy
1970 University Lane
Lisle, IL 60532
December 11, 2018
5:30 pm
Terrazzo & Marble Supply
77 Wheeling Rd.
Wheeling, IL 60090
October 16, 2018
5:00 pm
Cafe Le Cave
2777 S. Mannheim Rd.
Des Plaines, Illinois 60018
September 11, 2018
5:00 pm
Luxe Home – Merchandise Mart
222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654
July 18, 2018
4:00 pm
Sub-Zero Group Midwest
196 Exchange Blvd.
Glendale Heights, IL 60139