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Special Focus on the Stone Industry

Smith Marble & Granite: Maintaining a Legacy of Quality and Dedication,
by Joel Davis

Cleveland Quarries: Bringing the Art of Stone Carving into the 21st Century, 
by Karin Kirk 

Rockcrete USA: Helping Fabricators Go-With-the-Flow Since 2005,
by Peter J. Marcucci


Training, Safety and Education          Sponsored by BBI Academy

Eight Great Ways to Foil Small Business Stagnation to Accelerate Growth,
by Merilee Kern

Are You Still Working IN Your Business?  by Ed Young

Pricing Your Products,  by Ed Hill


Industry Topics, Tips and Featured Columns

Mount Airy Joins the Polycor Portfolio of World-Class Natural Stones,
by Steven Schrenk

What’s Your EQ? by Cheryl A. Moore

The Stone Detective, by Frederick M. Hueston

I’m Tired, You’re Tired, We’re ALL Tired,  by Sharon Koehler

Stone Restoration and Maintenance Corner, by Bob Murrell


Stone and Tile Industry News

Italy Creates National Digital Platform to Support the Italian Stone Industry

Paul Craig Smith: Celebrating a Life Dedicated to the Granite and Marble Industry

BBI Expands Its CNC Support Program

Michael Pico & Jim Hieb Participate in Middle East Stone Virtual Education Session

MSI Introduces Two New Q Premium Natural Quartz Marble Looks

Ed Metcalf Receives 2021 NTCA Joe A. Tarver Service to the Industry Award

Tenax Announces New Ager Pen for Easy Countertop Touchups


The Lighter Side

Notable Quotes

The Devil & the Details Work Hoof-in-Hand, by Sam Venable

The Funny Pages featuring ’Toons by Mark Anderson

Don’t Try This at Home

Crime Historian Searches for Traces of “D.B.” Cooper

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