I am happy to say that I have been out-and-about quite a bit lately. I write this on the heels of returning from Coverings, and a few months before that I was at The International Surface Event (TISE). In between traveling, I have had phone calls, Zoom meetings and email exchanges to keep up with industry members on various projects. What all of this has made me realize is that staying connected is important – and of course, nothing beats the in-person interaction that we all missed for a couple of years.
Not only has it felt good to reconnect with old friends in person, but attending trade shows and other industry events again has provided great networking opportunities. I have met new industry people who have stories and products to share with Stone World. I have also sat in on quite a few educational sessions, which have not only sparked story ideas, but also were valuable learning experiences.