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Membership in the Marble Institute of America

“Having access to technical information, business tools, safety programs, training programs, and everything else provided by MIA has brought returns many times more than the cost of membership. I feel fortunate that I’m in an industry that has such a well-run and professional association.”

Scott C. Lardner, Rocky Mountain Stone Co.Fabricator Member Since 1996

“The MIA connects me with some of the most progressive, prestigious and quality-minded organizations worldwide. I have received many referrals and contacts from the MIA.”

Giovanni D’Angiolo, Giovanni D’Angiolo (ITALY)Stone Consultant Member Since 2002

“With the seminars at StonExpo and the industry-wide recognition of safety, health, and pollution control requirements addressed by the MIA, this is an organization to be proud of and become a part of.”

Peter T. de Kok, GranQuartzSupplier Member Since 1982

“MIA’s safety initiatives are helping save lives in the stone industry. These programs are needed now more than ever as the stone industry is growing.”

Jim Nikolopoulos, Walker ZangerDistributor Member since 1989

“The ability to present the MIA’s Intro to Stone CEU has given us access to new firms and become a much-appreciated, value-added service for our existing trade clients. It’s been a wonderful addition to our outreach and services to the architecture and design community.”

Josh Levinson, Artistic TileImporter/Exporter Member since 2004

“The new sustainability CEU program is strategic to our company and we are pleased that the MIA is supporting its members with this program.”

Chelsie Arnold, Marble and GraniteDistributor Member since 1991

Invest in Your Success: Join MIA Today Visit the Membership section of MIA’s website at

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What Members Say about MIA

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For nearly 70 years, the Marble Institute of America (MIA) has set the standards for workmanship and ethical excellence in the natural stone industry.

MIA serves as the international authority on technical information about the use of natural stone products. MIA represents companies around the world that have demonstrated their commitment to superior craftsmanship and to the industry’s best business practices.

MIA is a strong advocate for the use of natural stone in commercial and residential settings and plays a leading role in educating designers, architects, other construction materials specifiers, and consumers on the beauty, safety, and sustainability of natural stone.

Representing all facets of the global stone industry, MIA member companies are natural stone quarriers, exporters/importers, distributors/wholesalers, fabricators, finishers, installers, restoration and maintenance specialists, consultants, and industry suppliers. No other association can match MIA’s breadth of membership, international reach and prestige, knowledge base, or industry leadership.

Technical expertise, networking opportunities, marketing support, education: The personal, professional, and bottom-line benefits of membership in MIA make the return on your membership investment immeasurable.

MIA: The Stone Industry’s Premier Association

Superior Technical Resources & SupportAs an MIA member, you will have direct access to expert, authoritative technical information on the use of natural stone. You’ll receive MIA’s renowned Dimension Stone Design Manual, the most comprehensive and trusted technical resource in the industry, plus project-specific technical advice from:

• MIA’s Technical Director and staff, available by phone and email;

• Technical bulletins and other resources on the MIA website;

• MIA blogs that periodically address technical issues;

• The Technical Q&A column in MIA’s monthly newsletter, The Cutting Edge.

Your Membership ROI:An answer to just one technical question could save you thousands of dollars or help you avoid a costly mistake.

Professional Recognition & Accreditation MIA members subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics. Displaying the MIA member logo, the symbol of trust and authority, on your website, business cards, and brochures immediately identifies you as a stone professional dedicated to ethical business practices, customer satisfaction, and the future of the stone industry.

To further distinguish your company and gain a competitive advantage, residential fabricators and commercial installers can pursue MIA Accreditation. Achieved only by completing a rigorous accreditation process, this prestigious recognition is widely regarded as the premier designation of a company’s commitment to the highest standards of business practice and quality stone craftsmanship.

Your Membership ROI:MIA participation sets you apart from the competition by aligning your business with the stone industry’s most prestigious and respected organization.

Global Visibility & PromotionMIA is dedicated to helping your company expand its reach and broaden its customer base:

• MIA’s award-winning website receives more than 1 million hits each month on average. Your company’s full contact information is featured in the online MIA Member Directory at marble-institute.com, making it accessible to stone- and service-seekers worldwide.

• MIA is a top education resource for the design community. As a member, you can be involved in presenting MIA-sponsored credit-earning continuing education programs for designers and architects, a valuable opportunity to showcase your expertise and your business. Educating the design community means business!

• MIA markets the use of natural stone and MIA member firms to specifiers of construction materials, including architects and designers, in national print and web advertising campaigns.

Your Gateway to Success

• MIA offers professionally designed marketing support materials and showroom resources.

• MIA uses social media and creates apps for tablet computers to promote the benefits of natural stone.

MIA also showcases members and their accomplishments on the world stage through widely publicized special events and awards programs that recognize excellence:

• The Pinnacle Awards competition, honoring stone projects that exemplify beauty, creativity, ingenuity, and craftsmanship;

• Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement;

• Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year award.

Your Membership ROI:Higher awareness of your products and services and recognition of your achievements helps build your brand awareness, your reputation, and your business.

Business-Building Opportunities When you join MIA, you become part of a worldwide community of leading stone professionals, with exclusive opportunities to network, share knowledge and ideas, and gain new clients through referrals. You can connect with fellow members through:

• MIA’s annual meeting, held in conjunction with the industry’s premier trade show, StonExpo;

• Members-Only networking events at major industry gatherings, including the Coverings trade show;

• A Members-Only LinkedIn news group.

Your Membership ROI:The potential for gaining new clients and new markets for your product or service adds tremendous value to your membership.

Ongoing Education & Personal GrowthMIA is widely recognized as the leader in stone industry education. As a member, you can take advantage of regional MIA educational opportunities, online webinars, and the association’s comprehensive library of printed and online educational materials. You also can apply for training scholarships. MIA offers:

• In-depth training sessions at StonExpo and other major industry events;

• An award-winning Stone Safety DVD series, available to members at a discounted rate;

• Numerous technical manuals, available in print and electronic formats, covering major topics in stone application, restoration, and maintenance.

Your Membership ROI:You can enrich your knowledge and refine the skills of your staff through high-quality educational initiatives.

Money-Saving Discounts MIA members enjoy substantial discounts on information resources, events, business services, and marketing tools, including:

• Up to 50% off publications, training videos, and marketing materials from the MIA bookstore;

• Discounts on exhibiting at the StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas trade show; a StonExpo booth discount can easily exceed the total cost of MIA annual membership;

• Members-only savings on many business services, such as shipping, credit card processing, liability insurance, office supplies and print services, website optimization services, and more.

Your Membership ROI:MIA’s discounted shipping program alone could save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars a year.

Membership Categories

North AmericanActive Member: Must be actively engaged in quarrying, manufacturing, producing, finishing, fabricating, exporting, importing, installing, or restoring natural stone primarily within the United States, Canada, or Mexico.

Associate: Must be actively engaged in the supply of auxiliary materials, products, equipment, and services to the natural stone industry.

Branch Member: Offices of Active or Associate Members (e.g., additional locations) that desire to receive the appropriate services of the Institute.

InternationalActive Member: Must be actively engaged in quarrying, manufacturing, producing, finishing, fabricating, exporting, importing, installing, or restoring natural stone primarily outside of the United States, Canada, or Mexico.

Associate: Must be actively engaged in the supply of auxiliary materials, products, equipment, and services to the natural stone industry.

Branch Member: Offices of Active or Associate Members (e.g., additional locations) that desire to receive the appropriate services of the Institute.

Individual MembershipsIndividual: Available for architects and design professionals who utilize natural stone in their projects, but are not actively engaged in quarrying, manufacturing, producing, finishing, fabricating, exporting, importing, installing, or restoring natural stone.

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Join MIA Today!Visit the Membership section of MIA’s website at

marble-institute.com/membership to apply online or download an application.

The MIA MissionTo serve and support

the dimensional natural stone industry by providing an

array of service, products, and authoritative information important to, and valued by,

industry members.

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MIA: The Number One Resource of the Natural Stone Industry