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thousand attendees showed up at our show in Orlando , making it the most attended event at the time in North America , possibly the world . We continued to invest to make the 2023 show in Las Vegas , which was one of the most successful in our 59-year history of the event .”
Voice of the community
Organizations like NKBA represent the best interests of its membership . They also help cultivate industry standards , promote community , establish and support networks , and offer certifications that raise the level of professionalism . While each of these advantages make the work incredibly rewarding , Bill highlights that earning the trust and confidence of NKBA ’ s Board of Directors and staff throughout his tenure has been equally fulfilling . “ Over the last 11 years as CEO , I ’ ve pioneered a few initiatives that have significantly shaken up how we ’ ve operated as an organization . From overhauling our digital infrastructure and investing in market research to working with volunteer leadership to restructure the NKBA governance - their support for my vision has allowed me to transform a halfcentury old trade association . In the process , we ’ ve successfully positioned NKBA as a peer to the strongest , nationally recognized trade groups .” modernhb . com 13