In this Issue...
Kitchen Creations, Inc. – 25 Years of Innovation, by Peter Marcucci
Training, Safety and Education
Industry Calendar of Events and Training: February 2024 to March 2024
Maximizing Growth Through Customer Referrals, by Anthony Milia
Reduce Chaos In Your Business, by Ed Young
Five Things Your Shop Should Focus on in 2024 to Get Leads, by Stephen Alberts
Natural Stone Institute Announces 2024 Stone Industry Education Series
Getting from Point A to Point B, by Rick Phelps
Industry Topics, Tips and Featured Columns
This is Happening… by Sharon Koehler
The Stone Detective: The Case of the Stubborn Haze, by Frederick M. Hueston
Industry News
ISFA Announces 2024 Board of Directors
Sims-Lohman Announces Florida Acquisition
Natural Stone Institute Announces New Board Members
ISFA Appoints Marissa Bankert New Executive Director
Brazil Celebrates the Diversity of Its Natural Stone at Big 5 Global Tradeshow
Natural Stone Foundation Board Update
BACA Systems and Comandulli Forge Strategic Partnership
Polycor Announces Fabrication and Distribution Division
Rockheads Group Hires Industry Veteran Eric Behrends as Director of Member Engagement
Blake Christensen Appointed to NSI Executive Committee
The Lighter Side
Readin’, ’Ritin’ and ’Rithmetic Now Taught With Different Schtick, 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 |
Sharon Koehler |
Stone Industry Consultant |
Rufus B. Leakin |
Guru of Urban Folklore |
Peter Marcucci |
Special Contributo |
Anthony Milia |
Milia Marketing |
Bob Murrell |
Restoration Consultant |
Rick Phelps |
Synchronous Solutions |
Justin Shaw |
Stone Fabricator Elite |
Ed Young |
Fabricator’s Business Coach |
Sam Venable |
Department of Irony |