MIA Women in Stone Group Hosting Connection Conference at StonExpo East
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The Marble Institute of America (MIA) and several industry sponsors are hosting a Women in Stone Connection Conference at Surfaces East trade show in, Miami, Florida on Sunday, October 19, 2014.
“The most important part of business, no matter what sector of the industry you are in, is connecting with people. This conference will discuss the process of building relationships with customers, colleagues, and co-workers. Each item on the agenda will focus on the opportunities and challenges that exist because we are women.”
- Learn how to take advantage of your assets to make your way in the business world.
- Review current building industry statistics and how key demographic factors affect your customer’s decision to buy.
- Discuss factors that affect women in the stone industry including working with family members and managing men.
- Assess your personal leadership style and find out how to present information about ideas, products and/or services in a manner that is most engaging to those with a different interactive style than your own.
“This event is a must-attend.”
– Brie Pfannenbecker, Connecticut Stone Supplies
“This initiative is an avenue for women to learn how others operate in their respective businesses and allow peer to peer advice and support to be shared between professionals.”
– Jennifer Sayles, TexaStone Quarries
“This is an exciting initiative that has lots of positive energy and momentum to become a resource for women to broaden perspective (personal) through meaningful strategic connections at any level of their career so they can reach their full potential and accelerate or enhance their career growth.”
– Kathy Spanier, Coldspring
Registration for this event costs: $99 MIA Member Registration, $149 Non-Member Registration. Corporate partners include The International Surface Event, Polycor, and Texas Stone Quarries.
For more information or to register visit to the MIA website, and follow the links under Take Action/Assist with Women in Stone Initiative: www.marble-institute.com
