Toronto, ON - June 21, 2012 Register Now!!

 

Toronto Stone Summit

The Marble Institute and Stone World magazine are proud to return to Toronto to offer a one-of-a-kind event to stone companies from throughout Ontario! Join a host of prominent stone industry leaders for a great day of education and networking.

This event is a “must attend” if you are interested in:

  • Diversifying your business
  • Learning how other fabricator/installers are staying competitive
  • Getting more customers

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.

NOTE: Look for details soon about a 2nd event coming to Toronto specific to employee safety training.

 

Agenda

  • Morning
  • Afternoon
8:30am Registration / Networking
9:00am Welcome / Event Objectives / Announcements
9:10am Attendee Introductions / Expectations
9:30am Making the Transition from Residential Countertops to Light Construction / Common Mistakes Made
Mike Picco, Picco Engineering
10:30am Break
10:45am 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.
12:00pm Lunch
12:40pm M S International Facility Tour / Networking
1:30pm

 

Marketing your Company in Today's Business Environment

Marty Gould, Focalize Now  (NOTE: Marty has counseled hundreds of stone companies on this subject)


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.

Marty will showcase:

·  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.
4:00pm Reception / Networking

Venue

msi

MS International Inc (Toronto)
2140 Meadowpine Blvd
Mississauga, ON
CANADA L5N 6H6
Phone: (905) 812-5156
www.msistone.com/

Special thanks to M S International 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

Register Now

  • 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

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