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When choosing between natural stone and quartz composites, Vadara makes that choice a breeze

Kitchen and Residential Design

I have natural stone floors and counters in my kitchen and yes, they’re beautiful. My stone counters can’t just be wiped off when something spills. It had a Sub-Zero, grasscloth wallpaper, oak floors, a marble fireplace and most importantly, natural stone on the floors and counters in the kitchen. And I mean permanent.

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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. The 2014 tour took place in Georgia, USA - a state rich in both historic and modern day stone activity. The first stop on the Elberton tour was the Keystone Quarry. monument production.

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The MIA Toronto Chapter Discusses the Nuances of Natural Stone Installation

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In June 2013, 15 Toronto based natural stone companies met at Picco Engineering to discuss the prospect of forming an MIA Toronto Chapter. The goal of this group would be to provide training for the Natural Stone Industry and create awareness to the Architectural and Design Communities. chapters installation newsletter'

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NSI selects award recipients

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Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) awarded Barbara Cohen its Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement, Katie Jensen with the 2021 Women in Stone Pioneer Award and Brie Pfannenbecker with the 2020 Person of the Year Award. In 1998, Cohen became president of the Marble Institute of America (MIA). Barbara Cohen.

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MIA Seeks Additional Staff for Technical Department

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Serving on and/or staffing technical committees, as well as speaking at educational events will be required. Participate in writing of new or revised MIA publications, including MIA Dimension Stone Design Manual, MIA Technical Bulletins, Newsletter, and industry periodical publications. Assist with MIA Accreditation site inspections.

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Chapter Leaders Gather at StonExpo

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Members of the two chapters discussed ideas on how to increase chapter membership, event attendance and gain market exposure for the natural stone industry. Work with local suppliers to build a distribution network that includes local stone professionals. In 2015, the MIA Chapter programs have a full event schedule.