In this special episode of Monument Matters, host Mike Johns talks with Scott McLaughlin, Executive Director of the Vermont Granite Museum, as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. Discover how this community-founded museum is preserving Vermont’s granite heritage, reviving local pride, and inspiring a new generation of artists and artisans. Learn about the challenges facing the museum, its educational outreach programs, and opportunities for monument builders to support and collaborate.

• (00:00:00) - Monument Matters
• (00:01:46) - Vermont Granite Museum
• (00:05:11) - The Jones Brothers Granite Shed Museum
• (00:11:22) - What's a typical day at the Central Rock Museum in Vermont?
• (00:14:36) - The Norwich Museum's challenges
• (00:22:10) - The Vermont Granite Museum's appeal for support
• (00:26:05) - The Granite Festival Exhibit
• (00:29:01) - Opportunities for Monument Builders and Retailers
• (00:30:38) - The Granite Museum's mission
• (00:32:45) - Monument Matters: Vermont Granite Museum

In episode #6 of Monument Matters, host Mike Johns talks with Scott Neal of Paradise Pictures about how MBNA membership has shaped his career and company success. They explore the value of conventions, peer connections, and industry trends, while reflecting on takeaways from the 2025 Monument Industry Show in Cleveland.

• (00:00:08) - Monument Matters
• (00:02:04) - How MB&A Membership has impacted your company's success
• (00:03:30) - What's Your Most Valuable MBNA Resource?
• (00:06:11) - MB&E Member Spotlight
• (00:07:25) - MB and A: Inclusion and Participation
• (00:10:31) - MBNA Cleveland 2025 Industry Show
• (00:13:59) - Top Executives Discuss the State of the Industry
• (00:15:39) - Winter continues to grip the Midwest
• (00:16:53) - BNA President's Farewell Speech
• (00:17:27) - Monument Industry Show 2019

Episode 5: In this episode of Monument Matters, host Mike Johns talks with Lauri Haines-Allen and Scott Allen of Haines Memorials Ltd in Jefferson, OH about their century-old family business, MBNA membership, and their hands-on experience setting up the 2025 Monument Industry Show. Hear how collaboration, innovation, and relationships continue to shape the future of memorialization.