Special Features in this Issue
Taking Care of Business (and Installers!), by Peter Marcucci
Training, Safety and Education
Industry Calendar of Events and Training: January 2024 to March 2024
NSI to Present Live Silica & Slab Safety Certificate Session at StonExpo
Could You Use an Additional Ten Percent Production Capacity? by Ed Young
Six Key Principles for Growing Your Business in 2024, by Justin Shaw
A 2024 Digital Marketing Plan for Countertop Shops, by Stephen Alberts
Are You Planning an Insane 2024? by Rick Phelps
NTCA Education: Bringing 86 Regional Training Programs and 206 Workshops to you in 2024
Industry Topics, Tips and Featured Columns
Now is the Time, by Sharon Koehler
The Stone Detective: The Case of the Sky is Falling! by Frederick M. Hueston
Industry News
BB Industries Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence with 30 for 30 Theme
Alexander Makin Joins Alpha Professional Tools
Courtney Korselt Named Regional Business Director of Wall and Floor Products, Bostik, Inc.
NTCA Honors Two Industry Leaders with Ring of Honor
OSHA Seeks to Add Union Reps to Inspections
Rockheads Group Hires Industry Veteran Eric Behrends as Director of Member Engagement
The Lighter Side
The Funny Page Featuring Cartoons by Mark Anderson
Mrs. White, In the Kitchen, With Mushrooms
I’m Starting to See a Crack In This Savings Scheme, by Sam Venable
Contributors & Staff
Rick Stimac |
Publisher |
Larry M. Hood |
Editor and Design Director |
G. William Brown |
Graphic Designer |
Stephen Alberts |
Countertop Marketing Co. |
Mark Anderson |
Department of Humor |
Frederick M. Hueston |
Stone Forensics Investigations |
Megy Karydes |
Karydes Consulting |
Sharon Koehler |
Stone Industry Consultant |
Rufus B. Leakin |
Guru of Urban Folklore |
Peter Marcucci |
Special Contributor |
Bob Murrell |
Restoration Consultant |
Rick Phelps |
Synchronous Solutions |
Justin Shaw |
Stone Fabricator Elite |
Ed Young |
Fabricator’s Business Coach |
Sam Venable |
Department of Irony |