The Marble Institute of America (MIA) hosted the first gathering of its new Women in Stone group during Coverings, held in Las Vegas April 29 to May 2.
This networking reception was sponsored by Polycor, while the overall initiative is also being supported by Blick Industries, Hanley Wood, OHM International, Rock of Ages, Polycor and TexaStone Quarries. The purpose of the Women in Stone group is to retain and advance women who have chosen a career in the stone industry, as well as to recruit new women into our industry by increasing the number of networking opportunities available to women, expanding on existing educational offerings creating opportunities to serve on key industry committees and more.