Stone Restoration and Maintenance is the fastest growing segment of MIA's current membership. The MIA is a leading advocate for the proper use, installation, and care of all types of natural stone. There are more stone varieties than ever being installed, so the need for accurate information is critical to the success of your business. The power of MIA advocacy and the natural sustainability of stone indicate a bright future for the restoration and maintenance segment of the stone industry. The more stone that is properly installed will, in the future, need to be maintained and restored.

As a member, we thank you for your support! The MIA is the largest trade association in the world representing the dimension stone industry, and for over 65 years, it has been a leader in providing advocacy, networking, marketing/publicity, information/education, professionalism and stone promotion.

Top Restoration / Maintenance Benefits...

Technical support, referrals, money savings business services, education, promotion, members' only discounts, access to industry peers, networking, and supporting the industry are among the top benefits enjoyed by restoration & maintenance specialists.

If you have any questions about MIA member benefits, feel free to contact our member services team at membership@marble-institute.com or 440-250-9222.

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Building a Better Industry

MIA membership is powerful. It affords the industry the power to collectively address issues that no one company can tackle on their own. Members subscribe to a code of ethics, proudly display the member logo as the symbol of trust and authority in the natural stone industry, and look to MIA membership as a way to give back to the industry. The natural stone industry needs a strong association to help it to fully succeed and grow. Member firms build a better industry through the MIA.

Technical Expertise

The Dimension Stone Design Manual is the U.S. stone industry's single-source reference for dimension stone design and construction specs and details. MIA's technical department responds to thousands of inquiries annually. Access to MIA's technical staff, standards, and technical bulletins is annually ranked the #1 member benefit.

The MIA needs your expertise in the restoration and maintenance field. Member technical committees contribute their knowledge in the continuous refinement of the Dimension Stone Design Manual. Members contribute to this effort by being a part of the MIA's volunteer technical committee.

Networking / Referrals

To compliment open access to other MIA members, MIA provides fabricator with a number of networking opportunities to connect with other restoration and maintenance professionals, as well as other leaders in the industry. MIA holds many face-to-face events at several industry trade shows and regional educational seminars around the country.

The online membership directory, social media sites, and other electronic communication tools also can connect consumers with fabricator members.

Access to Information

As part of the MIA "community," members stay informed, explore new markets, and showcase their business to fellow MIA members worldwide. Restoration and maintenance professionals utilize the MIA newsletter, technical publications, and industry reports to stay informed. Learn more.

Education / Training

At MIA's regional seminars, restoration & maintenance specialists are given the opportunity to focus on their business operations. Many also participate in classes offered at StonExpo and Coverings.

Members can also take advantage of items available from the MIA bookstore. Products include technical standards, stone source references, health & safety materials, sales & marketing (includes consumer brochures and showroom posters) resources, reference materials, training & education, design, and business management publications & videos. MIA Members generally save up to 50% off the non-member price.

Promotion / Awards Programs

Restoration and maintenance professionals have the opportunity to receive worldwide exposure when named a winner of any of the different awards that are available to members. MIA's coveted Awards programs honor and recognize natural stone companies, natural stone professionals, and architects from around the globe. The MIA Natural Stone Scholarship program also recognizes a young professional in the industry with an all-expense paid trip to StonExpo. Learn more.

Money Saving Business Services

Shipping
Save money on shipping costs by using the services of FedEx®, Yellow Transportation, and UPS Freight. Even if you ship only occasionally, the MIA Discount Shipping Program is free to MIA members. When signing up you may also want to inquire about the standard, select, and special trade show shipping program. Learn more.

Other Business Programs
MIA also offers discounts on collections, credit card processing fees, employment practice liability insurance, office supplies and print services, utility audit, and website optimization. Learn more.

1st Year Membership Benefits — The famous MIA 10# box

Your membership benefits get started immediately after you submit your membership application. A member of our team will contact you to review the application, provide you with your Member ID# and password to access the members-only website, and review any questions you might have.

We will also help you get connected to a number of 1st year member benefits that will arrive in the "famous MIA 10# box."

Learn more about the 10# box.