Upcoming MBNA Events
The MBNA office updates our list of events regularly, so please check this page frequently. For more information about any of these events, please contact the MBNA Office by phone at (800) 233-4472 or by emailing info@monumentbuilders.org.
Below our MBNA events, we have added a list of industry-wide monument builder events. Are we missing an upcoming industry event? Let us know by emailing us the event details!
**Important Update – Webinar Registration Has Changed!**
MBNA has moved webinar registration into the member portal. To register for our webinars, you will have to log-in to the MBNA Member Portal and access our “Upcoming Webinars” tab.
Here is a step-by-step guide to logging in and registering for the event!
First time logging in? If you haven’t already made an account, you’ll need to create an account before registering. Use our account creation guide first, then follow the webinar registration instructions above.
April 7, 2026
Lead with Awareness: Understanding Leadership Styles to Strengthen Teams & Results
Leadership requires more than experience or authority. It requires awareness. In this 2 PM ET webinar hosted by WinMBNA, Denise Tallcott helps leaders understand how their leadership style, communication habits, and personal wiring shape team culture, trust, and performance.
Through real stories, practical frameworks, and guided reflection, participants identify their natural leadership tendencies, better understand the styles of others, and learn how to flex their approach while staying authentic. Leaders gain clarity on how awareness improves communication, reduces tension, and strengthens results.
Denise is excited to join us and is truly humbled to get to walk alongside this leadership journey with each and every one of us.
Our Speaker:
Being in Denise’s presence makes you feel instantly valued and accepted. Whether you’ve known her for years or you’re meeting her for the very first time, her warmth, enthusiasm, and ability to connect makes you feel like an old friend. Denise has a unique passion for people, their stories, and conversations that transform lives. She inspires not only with her words but also with her contagious energy and her talent for bringing everyone together toward a greater purpose.
Working with Denise is not just about acquiring skills to lead, speak publicly, or communicate with greater clarity. It’s about discovering a new sense of self-worth, unlocking your hidden potential, and reigniting a fresh passion for life. Her approach is filled with empathy, optimism, and a deep belief in people, and her mission is to help you become the best version of yourself—both personally and professionally.
August 18, 2026
Effective Strategies for Recruiting, Training & Retaining Skilled Staff
Join MBNA at 2 PM ET and learn practical, field-tested strategies for recruiting, training, and retaining skilled staff in the monument industry. The session will provide actionable tools including alternative recruiting sources, structured onboarding frameworks, and retention strategies designed to build long-term workforce stability.
As a result of this webinar, attendees will learn how to:
- Apply proactive recruiting strategies to attract and secure qualified candidates.
- Design and implement retention strategies that effectively reduce employee turnover.
- Develop a long-term workforce strategy that supports organizational growth and sustainability.
Our Speaker:
Daylon Caldwell is the Regional Sales Manager for Matthews Granite. He is also a former COO in the mortuary industry.
Registration will be available soon.
Monument Industry Events
The following list of upcoming events are industry-wide events, and they are NOT hosted or affiliated with MBNA. We provide this list as a service to those in the monument industry. Please check with their event organizers for the most up-to-date information.
Southern Monument Builders Association - 2026 Workshop
Join SMBA for an industry tour and workshop at ColdSpring! They will have plant, foundry, and quarry tours. This event will occur July 19 – 22, 2026. Arrive July 19, have tours 20-21, and head home July 22.
More Information: SMBNA Workshop
This event is not affiliated with or hosted by MBNA.
2026 Monument Builders of Carolinas
Join the MBOC for their biennial event in Myrtle Beach, SC. They will be hosted at the Embassy Suites Oceanfront Resort at Kingston Resorts from September 10-12, 2026.
More Information: MBOC Event Page
This event is not affiliated with or hosted by MBNA.
The EGA Training Institute - Monument Retailers Course 2026
Join the Elberton Granite Association in Elberton, GA from October 12-15, 2026 for a four-day hands-on training course for monument retailers covering industry history, safety, tours, demonstrations, and classroom instruction. Participants will gain practical knowledge of quarry operations, product handling, and retail best practices.
Cost: $450 (payment required to EGA to register)
More Information / Registration: EGA Website
This event is not affiliated with or hosted by MBNA.