Portland, OR - July 10, 2012 
Portland Stone Summit
Fabricator's Forum/Marketing/ and much more!
The Marble Institute and Stone World magazine are proud to offer a one-of-a-kind event to stone companies from throughout the greater Portland area!
What you can expect from this jam-packed half-day event:
- Several industry leaders will participate in a 1-hour fabricator’s forum to share “best practices” and respond to questions from the audience
- An outstanding seminar from one of the premier speakers associated with the stone industry on the subject of marketing your company in today’s business environment
- A number of suppliers will be on hand to discuss your business needs – several will be offering demonstrations
- Oregon Tile & Marble will host the event and offer tours of their facility
Instructors:
Marty Gould, Focalize Now
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
| 12:30pm | Registration / Networking |
| 1:00pm | Welcome / Attendee Introductions / Expectations |
| 1:20pm | MIA Update |
| 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, 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. |
| 2:30pm | Break |
| 1:30pm |
Marketing your Company in Today's Business Environment All companies in the stone industry are impacted by their current and ongoing marketing and advertising efforts. Business owners and marketing executives are faced with attempting to understand what advertising you need versus want; how to identify an advertiser's best prospects; how to tap into low-cost advertising venues; and how to brand your company. In today’s business environment, you have to be on top of your game. · Positioning your company online so it dominates Google searches · Getting your advertising directly to consumers who are ready to buy · Streamlining your marketing and advertising efforts with proven solutions & much more · Discussions about Brand Identify & much more. |
| 4:45pm | Networking Reception / Tours |
| 5:30pm | Depart for Home |
Venue
Oregon Tile & Marble
1845 SE 3rd Ave.
Portland, OR 97214
Phone: (503) 231-0058
www.oregontileandmarble.com/
Special thanks to Oregon Tile & Marble for providing the facility, tours, and networking reception for this event!
Host Hotel
TBA
Registration Fee
$99 for Installers & Fabricators
(Register 3 people and the 3rd registration is free after two paid registrations of $99/each)
$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
