JA Seminar Schedule

JA New York Education Seminar
EDUCATION SEMINARS AT THE JA NEW YORK SHOW

Integrating Buying and Learning…
Now more than ever, it’s imperative that you identify new ways to run and manage a more profitable business.  To help you navigate these challenging economic times, JA New York in conjunction with Jewelers of America, are producing a series of FREE educational seminars presented by some of the leading authorities in the business.

This series of FREE educational seminars presented by some of the leading authorities in the business are not to be missed.

All of the following education events will be held in the Jewelers of America Learning
Center Classroom located ON THE SHOW FLOOR in the back of 1800 aisle (back 3D Hall.)

Click here to print the Education Seminar schedule and for details on each session.


Seminar Schedule

Sunday, July 26, 2009

• 10am - 12:30 pm- America's Best Jeweler
  

JA New York’s show favorite, America’s Best Jewelers, is returning this year. A free morning symposium will be offered by America's Best Jewelers on Sunday, July 26 from 10 am - 12:30 pm. Open to all registered retailers, the symposium covers topics driven by the peer-to-peer online ABJ Network. Sessions include Speeding Inventory Turn, and Managing your Web Presence. The educational program will be followed by the 2009 America’s Best Jewelers awards, recognizing retailers whose business practices exceed current industry standards in various operational categories (awards luncheon is by invitation only).

• 2:30 — 3:45 pm - 25 Greatest Sales Tips EVER! - David W. Richardson, CSP, Principal, RichardsonResource Group

• 4:00 - 5:15 pm Survival of the Fittest:Brand DNA, Infrastructure and Success - Kate Peterson, Principal, Performance Concepts, Inc.

Monday, July 27, 2009

• 10:30 - 11:30 am - Recession Proof Your Sales: It’s All About ROMANCE! - David W. Richardson, CSP, Principal,Richardson Resource Group

• 11:45 am - 12:45 pm - Loud and Clear (and Inexpensive)! Obtaining Public Relations (PR) Through Local Media - Helena Krodel, Director of Media and Special Events, Jewelry Information Center (JIC)

• 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm - Angels, Demons and Everything in Between: Understanding the Fine Art of Customer Retention - Kate Peterson, Principal, Performance Concepts, Inc.

• 3:45 - 5:00 pm - YES, Training IS the Answer! - Doug Fleener, President, Dynamic Experiences Group, LLC

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

• 10:15 am - 12:15 pm - Times are Tough, So it’s Time to Get Going - Harry J. Friedman, Founder/CEO, The Friedman Group

• 12:30 - 2:00pm - The Basics of Memo Transaction: The Dos and Don’ts (Benefits and Risks) of Trading on Memo - Cecilia Gardner, President, CEO & General Counsel, Suzan Flamm, Assistant General Counsel, Jeweler Vigilance Committee and Dione Kenyon, President,Jewelers Board of Trade

• 2:15 - 3:45 pm - Think Inside the Window: Have You Thought About Sod? - Johnathan Sanders, Director of Business Development,Diane Murphy, Director of Sales, and Kristopher Kargel,VP Sales & Marketing, Chippenhook

• 4:00 - 5:45 pm - Grab Firmly, Shake Hard! Using New Technology and Innovation to Reach the Modern Consumer - Michael J. Hagan, COO, SCVNGR Inc.

• 2:00 – 3:00 pm - Speed Network for Jewelers
  

Another fantastic addition this summer is JA New York’s SPEED NETWORKING FOR JEWELERS. Presented in the “speed dating” format, the session will enable retailers to share their knowledge on how to execute successful in-store events, from a single vendor trunk show to cross-promotional bridal gala and special events. This fast-moving event will allow participants to network and brainstorm with peers and other experts on topics such as:Your craziest idea – past or new, What made your last event successful, Great events for male customers, Measuring success beyond dollars from an event, How you can avoid a bridal event nightmare and Tips for avoiding costly mistakes.

To read the press release on JA New York Summer education events, click here

America’s Best Jeweler forums will join forces with Jewelers of America at the JA New York Summer to create an even more comprehensive learning environment, don’t miss this important learning opportunity. Please visit www.abjnetwork.com for details Visit www.Jewelers.org for more information about Jewelers of America and learn how to apply to become a member.

If you are interested in being part of the Jewelers of America Education Program at  future JA New York Shows, please contact David Peters at davidpeters@jewelers.org