The 2008 Southern Jewelry Travelers Association U educational program will focus on top trends and business issues impacting independent jewelers today. The program is part of the Atlanta Jewelry Show, being held March 1-3 at Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta.
All SJT U programs are free to attending retailers. Advance registration is recommended for the Lunch & Learn programs. To pre-register for these and other programs, retailers can call 800.241.0399 or 404.634.3434. Online registration is also available at www.atlantajewelryshow.com. The SJTA U program includes:
Saturday, March 1
New Exhibitor Meet and Greet
9 a.m.
Third-Party Loss Is No Party!
9:30 a.m.
Darin Kath, Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co., president and CEO
Introduction to Laser Welding
10:30 a.m.
Presenter: Jason Hughes, Crafford-LaserStar Learning Centers
Lunch & Learn-Reservations Requested
In the Trenches with the Atlanta Jewelry Show Retail Advisory Board:
Your OTHER Business Partner: Managing Retailer/Vendor Relationships
11:45a.m.
Moderated by Jeff Unger, Alisa Unger Designs, Mind Massage Consulting and featuring selected members of the Atlanta Jewelry Show Retail Advisory Board
Presentation Of Product: Get Your Store to POP!
1 p.m.
Larry Johnson, Pacific Northern, Inc., and Author
Tips and Tricks of Buying Pearls
2:30 p.m.
Rebecca Shemwell, Tracy Pearl
Sunday, March 2, 2008
New Exhibitor Meet and Greet
9 a.m.
Keynote Address:
Brilliant Service is the Bottom Line
9:15 a.m.
Simon T. Bailey, Speaker, Author
Process to Profitability
10:45 a.m.
Abe Sherman, Buyers International Group, CEO
Lunch & Learn- Reservations Requested:
Jewelry Merchandising Workshop
12:15 p.m.
Larry Johnson, Pacific Northern, Inc. and Author
In the Trenches with the Atlanta Jewelry Show Retail Advisory Board:
Show Off Your Independents–Ways That Independent Retailers Get Noticed
1:30 – 2:45 pm
Moderated by Terry Chandler, Atlanta Jewelry Show Retail Advisory Board, Member, Diamond Council of America and featuring selected members of the Atlanta Jewelry Show Retail Advisory Board
Generate Goodwill and Good Traffic With Cause-Related Store Marketing
2:45 p.m.
David Rocha, Executive Director, Jewelers for Children
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