In this Issue...
True Blue Surfaces Finds Key to Growth Through Procedure and Analysis, by Peter Marcucci
Firenza Stone: A Legacy Carved in Stone, by Anthony Milia
Las Vegas Rock: A Rainbow in the Desert, by Karin Kirk
Training, Safety and Education
Industry Calendar of Events and Training: June to July 2024
Do You Schedule Your Maintenance Time, or Does Your Machinery Do It for You? by Ed Young
The Logic, Science and Math of Business, by Rick Phelps
Navigating the Five Stages of Shop Growth, by Justin Shaw
Industry Topics, Tips and Featured Columns
How to Beat the $3 Million Revenue Threshold, by Steve McKenna
The Stone Detective: The Case of the Slippery Slope Lawsuit, by Frederick M. Hueston
Out of the Mouths of Babes, by Sharon Koehler
Stone Restoration and Maintenance Corner – More Technical Tips and Tricks, by Bob Murrell
Industry News
NTCA Announces Elizabeth Lambert as 2024 Tile Person of the Year
NTCA Announces Woody Sanders Recipient of 2024 Ring of Honor
BACA Systems Unveils Exciting Lineup For June Digital Fabrication Seminar
Xiamen International Stone Fair Draws Over 150,000 Attendees
International Surface Fabricator’s Association June Fabricator’s Forum to be Hosted in California
The Lighter Side
Sometimes, There’s Simply No Use Trying to Explain, by Sam Venable
106 Year-Old Skydiver Sets New Guinness World Record
Colorado Man Redefines “Have it My Way” at Burger King
Contributors & Staff
Rick Stimac |
Publisher |
Larry M. Hood |
Editor and Design Director |
G. William Brown |
Graphic Designer |
Mark Anderson |
Department of Humor |
Frederick M. Hueston |
Stone Forensics Investigations |
Karin Kirk |
usenaturalstone.org |
Sharon Koehler |
Stone Industry Consultant |
Rufus B. Leakin |
Guru of Urban Folklore |
Peter Marcucci |
Special Contributo |
Steve McKenna |
North Star Productions |
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 |