The 2010 MIA/Stone World seminar series kicks off in March with an emphasis on both residential and commercial projects. “Business Success for Fabricators – Don’t Let Revenue Slip Away!” was set for March 11 in Houston, TX, while “Using Natural Stone in Commercial Projects” was slated for March 17 in Washington, DC.

The schedule also includes events in Chicago, IL (April 15), Ft. Lauderdale, FL (June 9), St. Louis, MO (June 30), Calgary, Alberta, Canada (July 20), Denver, CO (July 22), San Francisco, CA (September 15), Minneapolis, MN (September 22), Vermont Quarry Tours (October 6 to 7) and New York, NY (November 10).

All of the 2010 programs will be held in wholesale slab distributor showrooms. MS International, Walker Zanger and Amsun & Ash have already committed to host 2010 seminars. Host site sponsorships are still available.

Registration is open for all 2010 events, and attendees can register online at www.stoneworld.com/miaeducation.

Limited opportunities to serve on the host committee for each city also exist. Learn more at www.marble-institute.com/getinvolved. Host committee members receive discounts to the seminars and other incentives, including $100 of free merchandise from the MIA bookstore.

Several leading equipment and supply companies are sponsoring the 2010 seminar series including: GranQuartz, Laser Products, Northwood Machine, Schechner Lifson Corp. and VIC International. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Learn more at www.stoneworld.com/miaeducation.