mia + bsi the natural stone institute november 15, 2015 – washington dc what we can become...

MIA + BSI the natural stone institute

NOVEMBER 15, 2015 – WASHINGTON DC

What we can become together!Outline of the Next 2 Years / Q&A

Much has Already Been SharedMIA + BSI the natural stone institute

What we can become together!

Objectives…….• Assure members that the “best” of both organizations have been

central to the discussion.• Identify some examples of how key programming for both

organizations is already being enhanced.• Provide an overview of five key initiatives that will be undertaken

over the next 2 years.• Review the upcoming vote details.• Field questions.



The best of both

organizations.

Putting all of the pieces together.

Focused on building

upon existing

programs.Culture.Additive.

Perspectives from Jane & JimOur focus has been on…….• Aligning the combined resources (staff,

programs, culture) to generate best results.• Being creative, innovative, and thinking

outside the box.• Looking for ways to improve the industry.• Teamwork – Collaboration – Results!

Making this joint venture a Win-Win-Win for the industry, members, and staff too.


Focused on what we can do together!

Examples of how key programming for both organizations is already being enhanced.


Building Stone MagazineCollaboration is already starting

Today…….• Distributed to 17,500

readersTomorrow…….• Distributed to over

100,000 readers This is a good example of the MIA’s influence.


Alone: a valued asset of the BSI.Together: A&D distribution will exceed 100,000 architects and other specifiers

Online Resource LibraryCollaboration is already starting

Yesterday…….• Only features MIA

resourcesToday…….• Features MIA, BSI, ILI,

NBGQA, and more.This is a good example of the BSI’s influence.


Alone: a valued asset of the MIA.Together: this library is inclusive of resources from several stone associations

5 Key Initiatives MIA + BSI the natural stone institute


Our focus will be on…….• Incorporating more information on thin stone,

flagstone, landscape stone, etc.• Getting more technical standards out to the A&D

community (online resource library is a good start).

NOTE: DSDM version 8.0 is being published in January 2016 with over 100 pages added to strengthen information on restoration/maintenance


Our focus will be on…….• Creating a library of resources for the annual 8-hour

refresher course. NBGQA is assisting.• The online university will house many of these

resources (available for individual or manager led classes).

NOTE: One of the Tuesday AM discussion groups will focus on this topic – share your feedback and suggestions.


Our focus will be on…….• Expand upon existing MIA legislative influence• Defining a core group of position statements and

sharing that information with legislators.• Creating a “call to action” database of members to

assist with outreach.


Our focus will be on…….• Each industry segment (quarriers to restoration) ---

smaller groups provide for leadership development, intimacy, and voice of each group to be heard.

• Create additional networking opportunities.• Continue the collaboration and

intimacy that exists within both organizations.


Our focus will be on…….• Successfully implementing an industry balanced

promotional campaign with the initial $400K budget.• Be relevant so the effort can be sustained for several

years to come.• Be proactive. Create positive buzz on natural stone.NOTE: One of the Tuesday AM discussion groups will focus on this topic – share your feedback and suggestions.


November 30th

Electronic Vote

BSI – 2/3 majority

MIA – 50+%We will announce results on December

10th.January 1,

2016

What we can become together!MIA + BSI the natural stone institute

A larger voice for the industry. More safety training resources.More promotion.

Regulatory & legislative advocacy.

A unified organization with a unified mission.

Relevant and Focused .

Additive. Responsive.


Questions?

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