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NSI completes 40th R.I.S.E. home

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Army staff sergeant Jason Tabansky and his family in Texas were provided by Triton Stone Group, TexaStone Quarries and Unique Countertops. On September 19, 2015, following a routine demonstration of a new Chinook helicopter in London, England, retired U.S. The R.I.S.E. Natural stone and fabrication for U.S.

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A Note From Jim: MIA Focuses on 2015

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While in Spain I was asked to detail who the MIA members were and what priorities the MIA organization would be focused on in 2015. Two segments we expect to add members at a higher percentage in the next few years are restoration and the quarry/producer segments. 2015 Initiatives / Goals. Membership Overview. and Canada).

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Quarry Tour Takes Industry to Elberton and Tate Georgia - Brings the Marble Institute of America and Elberton Granite Assocation Together

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For years, the Marble Institute of America (MIA) has led study tours to quarries around the USA, Canada, and abroad. Environmental Protection Agency to produce two new scientific studies looking into the safety of granite quarry and fabrication workers with respect to radon and radiation exposure. monument production.

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Chapter Leaders Gather at StonExpo

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In 2015, the MIA Chapter programs have a full event schedule. February 19, 2015. June 26, 2015. October 1, 2015. January 13, 2015. April 28, 2015. June 21, 2015. March 12, 2015. May 28, 2015. Ontario Quarry Tour. November 12, 2015. Marketing in the Natural Stone Industry.

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President's Message: Introducing our new president, Dan Rea

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My name is Dan Rea and I have the honor to serve as your MIA President for 2015. I intend to “stay the course” with the organization’s current strategic themes in 2015. However, more needs to done to emphasize safety and best practices in the quarrying and installation of natural stone. president''s message'

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Women in Stone Connection Conference

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MIA Board member, Brenda Edwards (TexaStone Quarries) kicked off the event by introducing the members of the WIS Steering Committee. Tuesday, January 20, 2015. We will email information about the schedule and how to access the programming soon. 5:30p – 7:00p. Busses will depart Mandalay Bay Convention Center at 4:15 p.m.).

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Meet MIA President, Dan Rea

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NOTE: In February 2015, Revista Rochas de Qualidade (Quality Rocks Magazine) – a leading stone trade magazine in Brazil – conducted an interview with MIA president Dan Rea. We were able to showcase several key initiatives the MIA will be undertaking in 2015. Here are excerpts from that interview.

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