Georgia Stone Summit – March 6, 2025

Georgia Stone Summit
March 6, 2025

8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

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Stone Industry Education

Knowing Your Stone Fabrication Business

Join us for "Knowing Your Stone Fabrication Business," a session designed to deepen your understanding of operational dynamics, market trends, and customer needs. Discover key metrics for success, explore competitive advantages, and learn how to align your business strategies for sustained growth. Empower yourself with the insights to thrive!

  • Analyzing current trends, customer preferences, and competitor strategies to identify growth opportunities.
  • Discussing essential metrics to measure efficiency, profitability, and overall business health
  • Strategies for building strong relationships with clients and enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Exploring ways to optimize costs while maintaining quality, including sourcing and labor considerations.
  • Identifying emerging technologies and practices that could shape the future of stone fabrication and influence business strategies.

Venue & Location

MSI
1501 Pine Barren Road
Pooler, GA 31322
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Sponsored by:

Coverings

Instructor

Duane Naquin

Duane Naquin
Stone Interiors





Registration Rates

$99

for Installers & Fabricators

$249

for Suppliers & Stone Distributors

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Earn two free registrations

Non-Natural Stone Institute member companies who join prior to the seminar can send two employees free of charge (a $198 value). For more information about membership, go to www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/whyjoin or call 440.250.9222 and ask for the NSI membership team.

Target Audience

Stone fabrication industry professionals, including business owners, marketing experts, and those eager to expand their businesses, connect with suppliers, and glean invaluable 'best practices' for successful operations.



Speakers - Duane Naquin | Stone Industry Education | Stone World
Stone Industry Education presented by Natural Stone Institute and Stone World magazine

Duane Naquin Duane Naquin
Partner, CEO
Stone Interiors North America

Duane is one of the founding partners, and CEO, of Stone Interiors North America, a management company operating Natural Stone Institute accredited fabrication facilities in both Mobile, AL and Columbia, SC. In addition to direct management of these facilities, Stone Interiors also offers consulting services to other fabricators throughout the country. Duane also serves as Chairman of the Natural Stone Institute Education Committee. This role provides him with the opportunity to travel throughout the country presenting seminars and training classes for the Natural Stone Institute on the natural stone business.

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