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New Midwest Chapter Kicks Off with Two Great Events

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GK Naquin of Stone Interiors facilitates a discussion with Midwest stone fabricators regarding the importance of facility planning. Minnesota Stone Summit attendees take part in discussions regarding industry standards and industry safety. chapters education fabricator mia newsletter stone world'

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Marble Institute of America Launches Midwest Chapter

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The goal of the chapter will be to increase educational offerings and networking opportunities to stone professionals in the region (Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin). Midwest Stone Summit. Geology in the Natural Stone Industry. Panel Discussion of Key Industry Issues.

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

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I was elected to the MIA Board of Directors in November of 2009, representing Zone 4 (Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin). However, more needs to done to emphasize safety and best practices in the quarrying and installation of natural stone.