June 11-12, 2008
Kansas City, MO

Countertop Fabrication & Installation Essentials (classroom instruction and shop tours) This seminar provides a look into templating (including demos), equipment priorities, differences between natural & engineered stone, and much more. Following a day of classroom instruction, you'll have the opportunity to tour four different fabrication shops and visit two wholesale slab distribution facilities. Seminar highlights (what you will learn)... Shop Tour – Visit local fabrication facilities and gain alternative perspectives to shop layout and processes. Demonstrations – Catch a glimpse of fabrication equipment in use with insight offered by the instructor. Classroom Instruction – Sharpen your skills with a focus on identifying your market, sales target, equipment, and procedures you must have in place. Networking – Cap off day 1 with industry colleagues at a networking reception.

June 11th - Classroom instruction June 12th - Visit 4 fabrication shops

Who Should Attend...
Owners, key operations managers, & sales associates.

Seminar Agenda...

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 (Classroom Instruction)
7:30am		Registration/Coffee
8:00am		Welcome / About the MIA / Class Objective
8:15am		Granite & Engineered Stone
9:15am		Safety / OSHA Review
10:15am		Break
10:30am		Templating/Measuring Overview
11:00am		Installation Video / Discussion
12:00pm		Lunch
1:00 pm		Slab Handling Video / Discussion
1:30pm		Shop Set-up
2:00pm		Countertop Fabrication Video / Discussion
2:30pm		Break
2:45pm		Countertop Fabrication Video / Discussion
4:30pm		Closing Q&A
5:00pm - 6:30pm		Networking Reception (hosted by Rock Doctor Products)
Thursday, June 12, 2008 (Shop & Facility Tours)
8:00am		Welcome / Orientation / Announcements on the Bus
8:15am		Bus Departs Hotel Safety video presentation #1
9:10am		Fabrication Shop Tour #1 - Dimensional Stoneworks
10:10am		Bus Departs Safety video presentation #2
10:45am		Fabrication Shop Tour #2 - Top Master, Inc.
11:45am		Bus Departs
12:00noon		Lunch/Tour at Bedrock International
1:15pm		Bus Departs
1:40pm		Fabrication Shop Tour #3 - TBA
2:40pm		Bus Departs
2:45pm		Fabrication Shop Tour #4 / Reception - Sturgis Materials
3:45pm		Bus Departs for Hotel / Closing remarks on the Bus
4:15pm		Arrive at Hotel

About the Speakers...
Duane Naquin is vice-president of operations for Stone Interiors in Gaston, South Carolina. Naquin was responsible for opening a new fabrication facility in central South Carolina. In addition to managing production at Stone Interiors East, Duane also serves on the MIA Education Committee and is a frequent speaker at industry trade shows.

Registration...
MIA Member:
1st Person - $329
Additional People - $164.50 (Savings of $164.50)

Non-Member:
1st Person - $429
Additional People - $214.50 (Savings of 214.50)

• Morning coffee/refreshments
• Lunches
• Reception following both days
• Speaker handouts/resources (a $100 value)
• $25 Coupon for the MIA Bookstore

2 Easy ways register:

• Fill out & fax the attached registration form - click here.
• Call 1-440-250-9222

Refunds...
MIA reserves the right to amend the program should circumstances warrant such action. In the event of course cancellation, MIA will notify you within 7 business days to the program date, and will refund seminar fees. Liability for course cancellation is specifically limited to the amount of registration fees and excludes any incidential or consequential damages. If you plan to register on-site, please check MIA's website www.marble-institute.com (click on MIA Education) the date prior to the seminar for any updates on this event. Individual seminar cancellations must be made in writing. Registration fees are non-refundable for cancellations received less than 7 business days prior to the seminar. Substitutions are welcome.

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