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Fabricators Learn, Share and Prosper at StoneBiz 2025
jennifer Richinelli
With its beautiful ocean setting, the Wyndam Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, provided a warm and welcoming venue to host the second edition of the Stone Fabricator’s Alliance (SFA) StoneBiz on the Beach – a conference uniting fabricators and other industry members to “Learn, Share, Prosper.” The three-day event – held from October 15 to 18, 2025 – included informative and thought-provoking educational sessions, networking opportunities and time to relax poolside or on the beach, as well as enjoying delicious nightly dinners and entertainment.
“As far as StoneBiz goes, my favorite thing is watching people connect,” said SFA Executive Director Eric Rolseth. “We are a group of volunteers. We are non-profit. Our hope is that we can help fabricators and sponsors connect and network.”
StoneBiz kicked off with a welcome reception followed the next day by an interactive morning session with keynote speaker René Rodriguez, bestselling author and authority on leadership and influence, and an afternoon discussion with John DiJulius, founder of The DiJulius Group, who delivered strategies specifically tailored to fabricators and industry partners looking to stand out in a crowded market. Rodriguez closed out the second day of education with more helpful tips, advice and resources.
Take a look at more highlights of StoneBiz on the Beach 2025.
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Rod Sigman CTC, CCTS, CSMTT is the business development leader for MAPEI Corporation’s UltraCare® line of products for the care and maintenance of tile and stone products. Sigman has a proven track-record of success in the flooring industry, with experience in both training and education, as well as all support functions pertaining to national sales accounts and distribution. He has served on the technical committees of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and the Natural Stone Institute (NSI). He has successfully completed the Ceramic Tile Consultant Course, is a Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) and is also a Concrete Slab Moisture Testing (CSMT) Technician. Further, he was recognized by the Marble Institute of America (now the Natural Stone Institute) as a significant influence for the stone industry.
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