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Industry Calendar of Events
November 2024
ISFA 3-Day Annual Conference
When: Wednesday November 6 to Friday, November 8 (CDT) Where: Miami Florida
Visit isfanow.org/calendar for more information and to register.
BACA Bash
When: Wednesday November 6 to Thursday, Nov 7
Where: 101 Premier Drive, Orion Township, Michigan
Visit www.bacasystems.com for more information on BACA’s training events.
NSI: Texas Stone Summit
When: Thursday November 7, 9a.m. –3p.m. CDT
Where: Arizona Tile, 2701 Regent Blvd, #100, Dallas Texas 75261 Visit naturalstoneinstitute.org/calendar for more information.
ISFA Member Connect Meeting
When: Thursday November 14 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET
Where: Online Event
Visit isfanow.org/calendar for more information and to register.
December 2024
NSI: Virtual Quarry Tour: Colorado Stone Quarries When: Thursday December 12, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET Where: Online Event
Visit naturalstoneinstitute.org/calendar for more information.
ISFA Announces 2024 Annual Conference Agenda
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Education Track: Dominate. In this track, attendees will establish powerful connections and gain exclusive insights that help overcome challenges and elevate successes. Topics include:
Policies, Practices & Protection: Does Your Handbook Have What It Takes? pre- sented by human resources expert Wendy Christie.
Make Your Life Easier with Data- Driven Decision Making with market insights leader and president of Direct Opinions, Darlene Campagna.
Accountability in the Stone Industry with Jon Kaplan, stone fabrication consul- tant for Kaplan Consulting.
Recruiting & Retaining Stone Industry Talent with Bo Schwarz and Travis Sterrett of Bronwick Recruiting.
Networking Events: The conference will
offer several dedicated networking oppor- tunities that foster chances for attendees to connect with peers and industry lead- ers, including a welcome reception, part- ner party and offsite curated activities. The ISFA Recognition and Awards Luncheon will celebrate this year’s ISFA Award win- ners and other accolades.
Expo: The Expo will feature leading suppliers and manufacturers showcasing the latest tools, materials and equipment tailored for fabricators in the surfacing industry. Attendees can connect with prod- uct experts, demo new technologies and source materials for upcoming projects.
“We are thrilled to present an exciting and dynamic program that addresses the key challenges and opportunities facing our industry today,” said Marissa Bankert, executive director of ISFA. “Our goal is to provide fabricators with actionable
insights, practical skills and valuable connections to help them thrive in this ever-evolving market. We want everyone — all kinds of fabricators from the shop floor to the leadership team — to walk away with something tangible. This event will enable attendees to focus on multi- ple ways to impact their businesses so that they can hit the ground running in 2025.”
Registration is open to members and nonmembers, and anyone interested in attending can find more details at www.ISFAnow.org/annual-conference. Registration fees include programming and activities listed on the agenda.
The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) is globally recognized as a premier trade organization serving the architectural surface industry. ISFA exists to help fabricators and other indus- try professionals increase product qual- ity, improve safety measures, encourage
professionalism and elevate profitability by facilitating education, standards and camaraderie. ISFA values innovation, dependability, trust, honesty, ethics and serving others above all else. Learn more at www.ISFAnow.org.
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