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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 

Notable Quotes

Sometimes, There’s Simply No Use Trying to Explain,  by Sam Venable

The Slippery Rock Funny Page

    Cartoons by Mark Anderson

    106 Year-Old Skydiver Sets New Guinness World Record

    Colorado Man Redefines “Have it My Way” at Burger King

    Snake on a Train!

    You Can’t “Foo” Us, Dog



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   



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