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The past year has proven the stone industry has regained momentum after the pandemic and in-person events resumed to full swing.

Recently Managing Editor Jason Kamery had the chance to talk to Dana Hicks of The International Surfaces Event to discuss what people can expect at the show this year.

The Natural Stone Institute and Stone World team up once again to provide education to fabricators across the country.

NeoCon is seeking presentations for programming at the 2023 show, which will take place June 12-14, 2023, at The Mart in Chicago. 

The construction industry added 28,000 jobs on net in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has risen by 231,000 jobs or 3.1%.

Women in Stone (WIS) will hold an informational webinar on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (EST) about its Mentorship Program. 

Women in Stone (WIS) will once again hold its Amazing Race during StonExpo at TISE, which will be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV from January 31 to February 2, 2023. 

The launch of Epiroc DTH drill bits signals a new era for Down-The-Hole drilling.

Best Cheer Stone, Inc. has sponsored the 2023 Natural Stone Institute Stone of the Year. Namib Bianco marble will be featured on 2023 member certificates, membership code of ethics and association marketing materials throughout the year.

Jeff Erickson of Cutting Edge Countertops will join the Natural Stone Institute’s executive committee as board secretary.