In This Issue...
DEPARTMENTS:
Special Focus on the Industry
Colonial Marble and Granite: A Case Study, Part II, by Larry Hood and Peter J. Marcucci
Bottleworks Art Deco Hotel Past Revived as a One-of-a-Kind Hotel, by Ken Scott
National Desert Storm Memorial Association, by Sharon Koehler
Three Waterfront Projects Featuring Natural Stone, by Lisa Miller
Training, Safety and Education
Industry Calendar of Events and Training: September – November 2022
How Does SEO Work for a Countertop Shop? by Stephen Alberts
Roger and His Fabrication Shop, Chapter III: The Hiring Process, by Rick Phelps
MB Stone Professional Presents Intro to Stone Restoration Class
What is the Best Solution? by Ed Young
Industry Topics, Tips and Featured Columns
The Stone Detective – The Case of the Marble Eater, by Frederick M. Hueston
Texting: What a Pain, by Sharon Koehler
Stone Restoration and Maintenance Corner, by Bob Murrell
Industry News
BB Industries Honored with Top Workplaces Award
Natural Stone Institute Announces 2022 Tucker Design Award Recipients
MSI Announces Its Latest Showroom and Distribution Center in Richmond, VA
SESA Reaches Membership Milestone
Registration Open for Symposium on Dimesion Stone Use in the Built Environment
National Desert Storm Memorial Association, by Sharon Koehler
Survey Indicates Positive Outlook for Homebuilder Market Despite Recession
Beth Gaughan Celebrates 35 Years at Arizona Tile
ISFA to Host Industry Roundtable Event in Knoxville, TN
Construction Resources (Atlanta Kitchens) Acquired by Mill Point Capitol
Natural Stone Institute Completes 43rd Home with Gary Sinise Foundation
The Lighter Side
Never Give a Sucker (Or a Grandfather) an Even Break, by Sam Venable
The Funny Pages, Featuring Cartoons by Mark Anderson
Study Finds 100% of Work Meetings Ever Held in Human History Have Been Entirely Unnecessary
Condition Used: One Owner Dino
Contributors & Staff
Rick Stimac |
Publisher |
Larry M. Hood |
Editor and Design Director |
G. William Brown |
Graphic Designer |
Gina Covell |
Advertising Sales and Social Media Maven |
Stephen Alberts |
Countertop Marketing Co. |
Mark Anderson |
Department of Humor |
Ed Hill |
Synchronous Solutions |
Frederick M. Hueston |
Stone Forensics Investigations |
Sharon Koehler |
Stone Industry Consultant |
Rufus B. Leakin |
Guru of Urban Folklore |
Peter J. Marcucci |
Special Contributor |
Lisa Miller |
Delgado Stone |
Bob Murrell |
Restoration Consultant |
Rick Phelps |
CEO, PK Safety |
Ken Scott |
Special Contributor |
Ed Young |
Fabricator’s Business Coach |
Sam Venable |
Department of Irony |