Katie Jensen, president of Triton Stone Group, sits down with Stone World’s Jason Kamery to discuss freight and shipping issues that have continued to persist in the stone industry.
In a small town in New Jersey, one of the area’s first marble shops opened its doors. It was 1978 and the shop was called Romano and Son, named after its Italian owner, Olivero Romano, and his son, Paolo.
The Natural Stone Institute has announced the recipients of the 2020 Natural Stone Scholarship and Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship. Both recipients will be celebrated during the association’s awards ceremony at TISE in Las Vegas this June.
Registration is open until February 26, 2021 for the Women in Stone (WIS) Mentorship program, which was established in 2015 and has led hundreds of women through a unique learning experience designed to help build confidence and advance their careers. Participants are paired based on their experience and goals, which are collected through a registration form. They meet for one hour per month throughout the six-month program. No travel is required.
Since starting with Mario & Son of Liberty Lake, WA, 12 years ago, Michaela Steinbach’s work ethic and drive has advanced her career and recognized her as a 2020 Coverings Rock Star winner
Michaela Steinbach, general manager of Mario & Son in Liberty Lake, WA, was one of 14 winners of the prestigious 2020 Rock Star Awards. The Coverings Rock Star program recognizes emerging leaders in the tile and stone industry by awarding the best and brightest young talent.
Six years ago, Women in Stone was launched – creating a bond among ladies in the stone industry to not only form friendships but to assist them to further grow in their business endeavors
In 2014, an excited group of women met at a gathering during Coverings, which was sponsored by Polycor, to officially launch Women in Stone (WIS). “Women in Stone’s mission is to recruit, retain and advance women in the natural stone industry,” says Sarah B Gregg, Women in Stone administrator.
The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are honoring Carole Wedge, FAIA, with the 2020 Edward C. Kemper Award.