Marble Institute of America Launches Midwest Chapter

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Cleveland, OH, August 20, 2014 — The Marble Institute of America has announced the Midwest Stone Fabricators Association (MWSFA) will become the MIA Midwest Chapter. 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).

During the next 18 months of operation, the Midwest Chapter plans to offer 6 educational courses. Offerings during this period could include:

  • MIA Midwest Chapter Kickoff Event
  • Midwest Stone Summit
  • Geology in the Natural Stone Industry
  • Panel Discussion of Key Industry Issues
  • A Technical Session on Stone Installation
  • CEU for Architects and Designers

The MIA Midwest Chapter joins the MIA NY Metro Chapter and the MIA Toronto Chapter as the third chapter in the program. Like the other MIA Chapters, the Midwest Chapter will hold quarterly meetings.

Jim Hieb of the Marble Institute said, "This is a great opportunity for the MIA to provide strong educational programming to stone professionals in the region. The MIA looks forward to working with regional members to create a dynamic curriculum which provides benefits for every segment of the industry."

To find more information about the MIA Midwest chapter, please go to the chapter website at www.marble-institute.com/midwest. You can also contact Aaron Dahnke at adahnke@marble-institute.com.

About the Marble Institute of America
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the Marble Institute of America (MIA) has served as the authoritative source of information on standards of natural stone workmanship and practice and the application of natural stone products for 70 years.

Membership in the association is worldwide and includes over 1,600 natural stone producers, exporters/importers, distributors/wholesalers, fabricators, finishers, installers, and industry suppliers committed to the highest standards of workmanship and ethics.

MIA offers an industry accreditation program for fabricators and installers, markets a range of technical publications and consumer pamphlets on natural stone, sponsors business and technical meetings and seminars on industry-related topics, provides educational programming for architects and construction specification professionals, and conducts the annual Pinnacle Awards competitions recognizing outstanding natural stone projects worldwide.

MIA is also a leading promoter of stone usage in the commercial and residential marketplaces, producing consumer education materials on the use of natural stone and its proper care and maintenance. More information can be found on the association's website: http://www.marble-institute.com.

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