President's Message: Mid-Year Report
We are now past the half-way point of the year, and on the west coast we are finally starting to see some modest market improvements. With cautious optimism, we move into the second half of the year....
View ArticlePresident's Message: Transitions
I was recently at the MIA Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio to meet with the MIA leadership and discuss key objectives for the upcoming year. We met to make sure that the organization has a smooth...
View ArticlePresident's Message: Final Note to Fellow Members
As my term comes to an end in January 2013 at StonExpo there are a few things I wish to reflect on. During my term, the MIA board has been focused on ways to continue to improve the product we give to...
View ArticleA Few Words From Our President
I would like to begin my first column as MIA President with a tip of the hat to my predecessors and mentors. They have all given generously of their time and talents during the years that I have served...
View ArticlePresident's Message: ANSI Sustainability Standard a First Step in Competing...
An article entitled “Stone, The Original Green Building Material,” by Brent Ehrlich, was recently published in the March 2013 Environmental Building News, and is available on BuildingGreen.com. It is a...
View ArticlePresident's Message: Awards Season
By: Jonathan Zanger, Walker ZangerCertainly, one of the most important things that we can do as a trade organization is to recognize and support the best methods and practices in our industry, our...
View ArticlePresident's Message: Jonathan Zanger Highlights Stone Industry Safety
At our Board of Director’s meeting this past July, and MIA Past President was describing a conversation he had with a respected competitor, who is also his friend. The Past President had paid several...
View ArticlePresident's Message: Volunteering with the MIA
Often, when I discuss industry needs or MIA initiatives with long time members, or the benefits of MIA Membership with prospective members, there comes a time when I am asked, “How can I get more...
View ArticlePresident's Message: Teamwork Drives the Industry
By: Tony Malisani, Malisani, Inc., 2014 MIA PresidentI would like to thank Jonathan Zanger for his tremendous service as the MIA president this past year. He has provided visionary guidance and...
View ArticlePresident's Message: Final Note from Jonathan
By: Jonathan Zanger, Walker Zanger, 2013 MIA PresidentIt’s been a wonderful year, working for you all as MIA President. We have had many successes...and one big failure. I expect that your Board of...
View ArticlePresident's Message: OSHA On-Site Consultations
Thank you to everyone who made the Covering show a big success for the MIA. We had great attendance at the educational seminars, and there was a lot of energy as the industry prepares for a great year....
View ArticlePresident’s Message: Benefits of Membership by Tony Malisani
The key to a rewarding experience in any organization is participation. In order to get the most out of group membership, you need to be involved. Using the resources that are made possible by banding...
View ArticlePresident's Message: Introducing our new president, Dan Rea
Hello fellow MIA members. My name is Dan Rea and I have the honor to serve as your MIA President for 2015. I am employed at Coldspring, in Cold Spring, MN (formally known as the Cold Spring Granite...
View ArticlePresident’s Message
Happy New Year fellow MIA members. I sincerely hope the year has begun successfully for everyone and I wish a prosperous 2015 for all. There are signs in the United States economy that suggest 2015...
View ArticlePresident's Message
Greetings fellow MIA members, I hope things are going well for you as we approach mid-year. I have been visiting with quite a few industry people over the last couple of months in the United States and...
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