Spring is a time associated with rebirth. For those of us living in northern states, we welcome the smell of fresh cut grass and taking time to plant flowers and vegetable gardens. This year in particular, spring has started with promising signs. After living through the pandemic for the last year, it is exciting to see things opening up more and resuming some “normalcy” in our lives.
Personally, I am thrilled to be hitting the road again after more than a year. Two of the largest trade shows for the stone and tile industries are holding in-person events. By the time this eMagazine is published, I will have already attended the International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas, NV, and getting ready to visit Coverings in Orlando, FL. Understandably, these shows will not have the attendance as in years past, but it is certainly the first step to getting back up and running at full capacity in 2022. It has been long overdue for industry members to get together to introduce new products, share ideas and network. I am looking forward to reuniting face-to-face with my industry friends. Be sure to follow our social media platforms and check our website regularly to see what these events had to offer.