The Chicago Jewelers Association announced Wednesday that it will be merging with the Illinois Jewelers Association.

Members of the IJA who have paid membership for 2009 will have their dues for 2010 be automatically paid and will have an automatic membership in the Chicago Jewelers Association through mid 2011.

For information contact, Larry Hyman at (312) 641-5201 or administration@chicagoja.org or www.chicagoja.org.

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