Rainbow Teak sandstone - quarried by TAB India of Jaipur, India - was selected for the exterior design of the Kierland Financial building in Phoenix, AZ, for its warm coloring that blends with the local surroundings.

After more than 50 years, the Bergen Town Center was given a fresh look - complete with limestone floor tile quarried by Dimpomar of Vila Vicosa, Portugal, which runs throughout its public spaces.

Although RealStone LLC of Bagley, MN, began as a small stone-cutting operation, today it has flourished into a large manufacturer of building stone products.

Leaving his sporting goods business behind, Rick Klassen collaborated with partner Roy Hughes to open Kootenay Granite Inc. in the remote area of Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada.

Relying on diverse experience and know-how, two men joined forces to create French Mill Stone - a high-end limestone fabrication business in Athens, AL.

Local limestone was a key component in developing a design for a Texas residence that captured the essence of the country hillside.

Using his knowledge and experience gained from investment banking, Jeremy Werthan set out to start Werthan Granite in Nashville, TN, a stone fabrication business based on honesty and high-quality service.

In business since 1986, Stone Wholesale, Inc. of Fort Collins, CO, continues its plans for expansion even in the recent financial downturn.

A wide variety of stone was used for both the exterior and interior designs of the new complex for the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California, which reflects the existing California style of architecture on campus.

With several varieties of stone used extensively for the exterior and interior of the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NC, the new building has brought beauty and increased business to the city.