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MIA CEU program adds new course for architects

January 4, 2013
The Marble Institute of America recently announced that the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has approved “Natural Stone Tile: An Overview” as a CEU course available to MIA members


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Thank you, Gary!

Head of Marble Institute of America retires
January 4, 2013
With the close of StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas this month, the stone industry loses a valuable resource with the retirement of Gary Distelhorst, who has served as head of the Marble Institute of America (MIA) for more than a decade


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MIA/Stone World Installer Seminar taking place in San Diego, CA

December 6, 2012
The MIA/Stone World Installer Seminar series is currently taking place at Daltile's facility in San Diego, CA, where a solid turnout of stone professionals are in attendance.


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Dimension Stone Design Manual available on MIA web site

August 9, 2012
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has announced that its Dimension Stone Design Manual has been added to the "Members" area of its Web site.


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Gary Distelhorst to retire as CEO of MIA

August 6, 2012
Garis (Gary) Distelhorst, CAE, Executive Vice President & CEO of the Marble Institute of America (MIA) since 2002, will retire December 31, 2012 after an accomplished 43-year career as a senior-level association executive.


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2013 housing goes live

August 3, 2012
Online housing for the 2013 S2 events is now live for Surfaces and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas attendees and exhibitors.


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MIA/Stone World Education Series Continues in Toronto

June 22, 2012
On June 21, 2012, the Toronto Stone Summit -- part of the Marble Institute of America/Stone World education series was hosted by MS International in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.


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2011 Pinnacle Award Winners

June 21, 2012
Each year, the Marble Institute of America honors excellence in stone design with its Pinnacle Award Competition.


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MIA releases 2012 awards program call for entries

June 11, 2012
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has issued its 2012 Awards Program Call for Entries.


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MIA launches iStone app for the iPad

May 4, 2012
Marble Institute of America (MIA) has announced the release of iStone, a natural stone swatch application for the iPad that is available in the Apple App Store.


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EVENTS

Stone Industry Education - Business Success for Fabricators

6/23/11
Toronto
Canada

The management class will be led by industry veteran and Marble Institute of America (MIA) Board Treasurer Tony Malisani and is geared towards: business owners, fabrication supervisors/managers, and other employees identified for succession planning within your company. 2-hour safety break-out class will be held from 10am to 12noon and will be led by safety experts from the MIA’s Stone Industry Safety Committee.
 

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Surfaces 2013 preview

Surfaces 2013 -- to be held in conjunction with StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas -- is slated for January 29 to 31 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. The show, which also includes an extensive educational program that will be held from January 28 to 31, provides a place for thousands of floor covering retailers, distributors, installers, architects, designers and builders from around the world to gather and view the latest products, get vital education, network with other floor covering professionals and conduct business.

More than 600 of the largest manufacturers and suppliers representing products in every major category, including carpet, tile, hardwood, rugs, laminate, resilient and stone, are expected to exhibit at the trade show. Hanley Wood, owner and operator of the exhibition, reports that they have many new exhibiting companies and returning ones who have expanded their booth size. Additionally, Surfaces 2013 will host more than 40 workshops, seminars and mini sessions led by industry experts in the fields of business, sales, marketing, installation and design. Attendees can earn AIA, NKBA, AIBD, IICRC and AIA/CES industry designation. Here is just a small sampling of some of the displays that will be present at Surfaces 2013.

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Stone World Magazine

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May 2013

Stone World's new issue includes a feature on the restoration of St. Joseph Cathedral in Sioux Falls, SD as well as an inside look at the Artisan Group’s annual fabrication event in Austin, TX.

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Contemporary Stone & Tile Design Magazine

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2013 Spring

CSTD's Spring issue features a special on Kitchen and Bath renovation. This edition also takes a look at the continuing popularity of quartz surfacing.

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stone industry educationStone Industry Education is sponsored by Stone World Magazine and Marble Institute of America. The SIE events will help you: strengthen your skills, build your business, and  increase profit in your shop.  Check out stoneindustryeducation.com to register for upcoming fabricator and installer seminars.

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