Leading Jewelers of the World will hold its annual honoree meeting April 18 in Chicago, in conjunction with the debut edition of the InStore Show.

Potential honorees must be nominated, meet specific criteria, be approved by the LJW Board of Governors, and implement an initial training program conducted by training firm Performance Concepts, before their designation event as a Leading Jeweler of the World honoree.

Leading Jewelers of the World is an association of independent retail jewelers where members are granted membership exclusivity in their respective markets. For more information on the association or the honoree program, contact Michael C. Barlerin, executive director of LJW, at (212) 935-6000, ext. 265, or email  michael@ljotw.com.

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