Members of the Natural Stone Institute are invited to join the association’s board of directors and past presidents in Toronto, Canada from June 28 to 30, 2022 for the Tucker Design Awards and a tour of Toronto’s natural stone structures and attractions.

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Through publications, study tours, seminars, architectural awards, meetings and conventions, Building Stone Institute (BSI) has met several objectives: promoting the use of natural stone; educating designers and masons and the clients they serve; and providing an environment for members to share ideas and profit from the experiences of other members and to form lasting friendships. Read More

A delegation of 41 members of MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute attended the Xiamen Stone Fair, which was held from March 6 to 9, 2017 in Xiamen, China. This was the second year MIA+BSI participated at the exhibition, and participants were eager to experience the trade show, and Chinese culture.

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Jennifer Richinelli talks about the benefits of meeting other industry members in person

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The Natural Stone Institute has announced the recipients of the 2021 Natural Stone Scholarship and Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship.

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A special V.I.P. group trip, sponsored by the Verona Fair Authority, is being offered to visit Marmomacc, the 36th International Exhibition of Marble, Stone and Technology. Read More

The Natural Stone Institute, in coordination with the China Xiamen International Stone Fair, is inviting association members to join a volunteer delegation to the 2020 fair. The China Xiamen International Stone Fair connects thousands of buyers, suppliers, and manufacturers from around the globe.

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In support of its distributors across the U.S. and Canada, Akemi is currently scheduling dates for training, using its new Mobile Training Unit. This program serves as an optimal support system for fabricators, craftsmen, architects and designers who desire hands-on training in seaming, repairing, restoring, maintaining, color matching, etc. in all natural and engineered stones. Read More

PHOENIX, AZ -- Recently, Cactus Stone of Phoenix, AZ, hosted 50 seventh-grade students and five staff members from the Phoenix Country Day School at its Stone Gallery. Read More

The Building Stone Institute (BSI) invites companies and individuals with an interest in the natural stone industry to consider membership with the BSI.

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