To learn more about the upcoming MIA/Stone World magazine industry education event -- "Business Success for Fabricators Don't Let Revenue Slip Away" -- that will be held on September 9 in Perth Amboy, NJ, and September 16 in Seattle, WA, watch this short video by clicking the following link: MIA/Stone World Education -Business Success for Fabricators Don't Let Revenue Slip Away.

CARSON CITY, NV -- Most everyone in communities across the U.S. has been affected somehow by the economy -- and the children are no exception. Winston and Shannon Seymour, owners of Atomic Stone in Cason City, NV, point out that the average age of a homeless person is nine, and they were shocked when they learned of the number of Carson City children that were going to bed hungry at night. "The ache in their stomachs was immense, and their hearts were heavy as they thought of these young, local children going without the nourishment their body's need," Atomic Stone stated.

On August 5, 2009 in Chicago, IL, Daltile teamed up with the Marble Institute of America (MIA) and Stone World magazine to host an important workshop for fabricators. The workshop was titled "Business Success for Fabricators – Don't Let Revenue Slip Away," which is a timely subject during this down economy. Nearly 40 people attended, including fabricators from Illinois and Wisconsin, and other stone industry professionals.

from John Mattke, Co-Chair
Natural Stone Council

HAUPPAGE, NY -- On September 11, 2009 from 8 to 10:30 a.m., Innovative Stone™ will rededicate the Freedom Stone for public viewing in a new memorial garden at its Long Island headquarters, located at 130 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY 11788.

SUITLAND, MD -- An amalgamation of Medieval building stones, which once comprised the interior of a New York City apartment living room, are now being stored in Suitland, MD, and are available for sale. The stones consist of approximately 800 square feet of floor pavers that are approximately 3 inches thick and varying in size -- averaging 12 x 18 inches -- window surrounds (approximately three) and a fireplace with a carved bas relief of a decorative coat of arms. Additionally, there are approximately 100 footlocker-size crates, which have been stored outside and are in poor condition. It is estimated that the stones collectively weigh in excess of 15 tons, derived from a visual survey. The stones appear to be of a yellow/cream oolitic limestone, possibly from Europe, but the origin is unknown.

We are writing to make you aware of the latest assault on the natural stone industry.

The planning has begun for Coverings 2010, which will take place next April 27-30, when the international show of ceramic tile and natural stone returns to Orlando, FL, and the Orange County Convention Center. Then in 2011, the show will be making a strategic move westward, heading to the Los Angeles Convention Center in Californoa.