What a way to kick off the year! The Professional Remodeling Collective welcomed more than 70 remodeling professionals to our first After 5 networking event of 2026, hosted by Keystone Solid Surfaces on February 5.
With one of our largest After 5 turnouts, the evening brought together contractors, designers, suppliers, and industry partners from across the Kansas City metro for an incredible start to another year of connection and collaboration.
From familiar faces reconnecting to new members introducing themselves for the first time, the energy throughout the room reflected what makes the Collective so special: a community of professionals committed to supporting one another and strengthening the remodeling industry.
More Than Just Networking
At the Professional Remodeling Collective, we believe some of the most valuable professional relationships begin with a simple conversation.
Our After 5 events create an opportunity for Kansas City’s remodeling professionals to step away from their busy schedules, exchange ideas, share experiences, and build meaningful connections outside of their everyday work.
Whether it’s meeting a potential trade partner, learning about another member’s business, or reconnecting with industry colleagues, these gatherings help foster the relationships that make our remodeling community stronger.
The incredible attendance at our first event of 2026 demonstrated just how much our members value these opportunities.
With more than 70 professionals joining us, the evening was filled with great conversations, new introductions, and the kind of genuine connections that continue long after the event ends.
Thank You to Keystone Solid Surfaces
A special thank you to Keystone Solid Surfaces for opening their doors and hosting our first After 5 of the year!
Their hospitality and welcoming space helped create the perfect atmosphere for an evening of conversation, connection, and community.
Events like these wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our member businesses, who contribute their time, resources, and facilities to bring the remodeling industry together.
We’re grateful to Keystone Solid Surfaces for helping us start the year on such a positive note and to everyone who attended and made the evening a success.
Keeping the Connections Going
Our After 5 gatherings are a valued tradition at the Professional Remodeling Collective, providing consistent opportunities for members to connect throughout the year.
After 5 events are typically held on the first Thursday of each month, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, at participating member businesses throughout the Kansas City area.
These casual, welcoming gatherings give remodeling professionals an opportunity to build relationships, discover new businesses, and stay engaged with the local industry.
Whether you’re a longtime member or attending your first event, After 5 offers a chance to become more involved in the Collective and make connections that can benefit your business for years to come.
With such an incredible turnout to begin 2026, we’re excited to keep the momentum going throughout the year.
Get Involved: Host an After 5 or Happy Hour
One of the best ways to become more involved with PRC is by helping bring our community together.
We’re always looking for member businesses interested in hosting an upcoming After 5 or Happy Hour event.
Hosting provides a great opportunity to welcome fellow remodeling professionals into your space, introduce your team, showcase your business, and build stronger relationships within the industry.
In addition to our monthly After 5 events, PRC also offers Happy Hour gatherings from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, creating another opportunity for members to connect and engage with the Collective.
Whether you’re interested in opening your showroom, welcoming members to your facility, or simply learning more about hosting opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.
Interested in hosting an After 5 or Happy Hour? Contact our team at support@remodelingkc.com to learn more about available opportunities and how your business can get involved.
Here’s to Another Year of Connection
Our first After 5 of 2026 was a reminder of what makes the Kansas City remodeling community so special.
It’s the people who show up, share their knowledge, welcome new faces, and invest in relationships that help our industry grow.
To Keystone Solid Surfaces and every member, guest, and industry partner who joined us: thank you for making our first After 5 of the year one to remember!
We look forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming events and continuing to build a stronger, more connected remodeling community together.
Inspire. Elevate. Build.
Interested in connecting with Kansas City’s remodeling professionals? Explore upcoming events and opportunities to get involved with the Professional Remodeling Collective at www.prcollective.org.