The Marble Institute of America’s Accreditation Program has experienced its most active quarter of growth since the program’s first three months in existence. Activity in the commercial arena has been especially encouraging and is a sign that the difficult economic times are receding. “Following an extremely positive StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas, we knew that it was time to ramp up our recruitment efforts for the Accreditation Program,” said Jon Lancto of Surface Products and Chairman of the Accreditation Commission. “We had been hearing for several years that the economic climate was just not right to push a credentialing program. Many MIA members are looking for 2013 to be the year they become accredited.”

For additional information or to set up a free webinar to learn more about the Residential or Commercial Accreditation Programs, contact Garen Distelhorst at networking@marble-institute.com.

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