The Natural Stone Institute now has a new vehicle to honor and recognize industry friends while also giving back to the stone industry. The Natural Stone Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that serves as the philanthropic arm of the association and works to further strengthen its commitment to providing relevant education and support for critical initiatives. I believe this will position the association for continued growth and expansion while also providing a pathway for donors to leave a legacy for many years to come.
The Foundation has already generated positive results for the industry by supporting the association’s Use Natural Stone promotional campaign, which provides trusted content designed to educate and inspire consumers, architects, designers, builders and other specifiers to choose genuine natural stone in their projects.