Marble Institute of America: Membership

Membership Benefits

There’s one word that exemplifies why 95 percent of the companies who are members of the Marble Institute of America, say that they would recommend the association to their colleagues. Value!

MIA, the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to the natural stone industry, consistently provides a wealth of training, unparalleled technical and marketing support, networking opportunities, educational videos, consumer brochures & posters and more. Members receive a membership certificate, code of ethics, discounts from the MIA bookstore and educational seminars, and customer referrals. All resources intended to help your company succeed in this fast-paced industry.

Furthermore, if you take advantage of MIA’s other value-added programs for energy cost reduction, shipping, credit card processing, bill collection and more, you’ll realize valuable savings that will more than pay for your annual dues several times over. Make the decision to support your business with the power of the Marble Institute of America behind you. Discover the real value of MIA. It’s a natural choice.

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Membership Types and Dues

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Membership categories include:

Regular or Associate Members – companies actively engaged in quarrying, manufacturing, producing, finishing, fabricating, installing, exporting, importing, brokering, maintaining, or restoring natural stone.
Dues: $750 (North America); $825 (Foreign).
Branch Members – offices of regular members (eg additional locations) that desire to receive the appropriate services of the Institute.
Dues: $125

What others are saying:

"We joined the MIA because it is the leading voice for the stone business. Membership tells our customers that we are a company that cares about the advancement of our industry"

— Fritz von Hirsch, Regent Stone Products

"Not only have MIA resources been a great value to my business, but I have also received many referrals and contacts from MIA. My investment in being a member of MIA has already generated many returns."

— Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile & Stone Consultants

"Membership in the MIA is a must for a producer and fabricator like us. It means that you value the network of industry professionals and that you support standards for the industry."

— Monica Gawet, Tennessee Marble Co.

"The MIA has provided our company with countless opportunities to learn about the marble and granite industry, as well as specific fabrication and installation knowledge that we could not find anywhere else. Any company that becomes involved with the MIA will benefit immeasurably."

— Richard Booms, Booms Stone Company