Charlotte, NC - March 22, 2012 
Business Success for Fabricators
The Marble Institute and Stone World magazine are proud to offer a one-of-a-kind event to stone companies from throughout the southeast!
What you can expect:
- Connect with other stone companies and participate in a discussion about the cost of doing business and other issues facing fabricators in today’s market.
- Learn about new safety initiatives available.
- Participate in a Fabricator’s Forum as several industry leaders will share “best practices” and respond to questions from the audience.
- Learn about meeting fabricator/customer expectations for care & maintenance issues.
- Network with a number of suppliers who will be on hand to discuss your business needs, as well as tour of the American Granite Company LLC facility (the event host).
Instructors:
GK Naquin, Stone Interiors
Industry Leaders participating on the Fabricator’s Forum Panel
Target Audience:
Business owners, marketing professionals, and other employees interested in growing their business, networking with suppliers, and/or learning “best practices” about running a successful fabrication business.
Agenda
- Morning
- Afternoon
| 8:30am | Registration / Networking |
| 9:00am | Welcome / Event Objectives / Announcements |
| 9:10am | Attendee Introductions / Expectations |
| 9:30am | Analyzing the Cost of Doing Business / Issues Impacting Fabricators in Today’s Market – Fabricator Perspectives |
| 10:30am | Break |
| 10:45am | (More) Analyzing the Cost of Doing Business / Issues Impacting Fabricators in Today’s Market |
| 11:15am | Safety: An Overview of New Resources Available to Fabricators & Distributors |
| 11:35am | Becoming an MIA Accredited Fabricator |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| 12:40pm | American Granite Company Facility Tour / Networking |
| 1:30pm |
Fabricator Forum - This open forum is designed for fabricators to get answers to questions or problems they may have with regard to being successful in today’s business economy. In today’s business climate diversification is a critical step many fabricators are taking. This events plan is well versed in both residential and commercial topics and what it takes to be successful in both arenas. Costs, going digital, stone supplier relationships, collections, employee development, and meeting customer expectations are just a few of the business-related topics that will be part of the panel discussion. |
| 3:00pm | Reception / Demonstrations / Networking |
Venue
American Granite Company LLC
10350-G, Nations Ford Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
Phone: 704-588-6889
www.americangranite.us
Special thanks to American Granite Company for providing the facility, lunch, and networking reception for this event!
Host Hotel
TBA
Registration Fee
$99 for Installers & Fabricators
$249 for Suppliers & Stone Distributors
- Earn a $25 bookstore credit — Each attendee will receive a $25 credit for items from the MIA bookstore. Credit will be awarded onsite at the seminar.
- Earn two free registrations — non-MIA member companies who join prior to or during the seminar will be able to send two employees to a seminar for Free (a $98 value). For more information about membership, go online to http://www.marble-institute.com/whyjoin or call Jeff Handley at 440.250.9222
