The inaugural year of MIA chapters boasted two important milestones; the formation of MIA chapters in New York and Toronto. Each chapter has met the requirement of having 20 members and both are in the process of finalizing their 2014 schedules. Here is a quick review of the chapter program's 2013 accomplishments:
◾5 Educational Events across the 2 cities
◾Over 150 participants attended events over 2 cities
◾Over 50 new member companies registered in the 2 chapters
Next year, programming will be ramped up in each city as the New York and Toronto Chapters drive toward their mission of educating stone industry professionals with quarterly educational programming...
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