The Natural Stone Council (NSC) is on an incredible journey - one that inspires and challenges me every day. Our recently adopted three-year strategic plan, the tenets of which I will discuss in a moment, is both exciting and motivating. On the other hand, venturing into uncharted territory requires taking risks and brings with it some uncertainty. That said, I am confident that our collective efforts will result in unprecedented success for our industry.

As we ready ourselves for StonExpo East in Atlanta and Coverings in Chicago, I want to share with you our vision and invite you to join us as we move forward. By working together, we can increase the understanding of, preference for, and consumption of natural stone.