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StonExpo will feature the Fabricator of the Year

Jennifer Richinelli talks about the benefits of meeting other industry members in person

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to our readers and partners that may not know me. My name is Janelle Minghine, and I have recently taken on a new role as the publisher of Stone World.

Nowadays, in most aspects of our lives, there is a digital component where we continually are implementing updates.

In the coming months, we intend to highlight more stone projects, as well as the quarries that produce all of the wonderful varieties of stone that offer limitless possibilities in design.

With the challenge of finding competent employees, also comes the task of retaining the ones you have.

Not only has it felt good to reconnect with old friends in person, but attending trade shows and other industry events again has provided great networking opportunities.

A time for rebirth. If you have been checking out our website regularly, or following us on social media, you know that we had been highlighting women throughout March in honor of International Women’s Month. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning the stories of many strong women in our industry.

When I attended my first StonExpo and Coverings back in the late ‘90s, there wasn’t an overwhelming number of women in the stone industry. It has been nice to see how times have evolved, and many more women are actively involved. 

The start of a New Year usually comes with New Year’s resolutions. People are often motivated to make a positive change in their lives, such as lose weight, exercise more, get better organized, etc.