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Members Benefits
The Arkansas Jewelers Association dates back to before 1940.
Floyd Denman of Stuttgart served the association as its first president.
Our annual convention is open to the retail members of the
association as well as to the Arkansas Travelers (manufacturers representatives).
The convention includes educational and motivational seminars targeting both sales
and bench- related subjects. The Presidents Dinner and Dance is the highlight of
the convention. Awards are presented to winners of the Design Competition, Arkansas
Jeweler of the Year and Arkansas Traveler of the Year.
Creative Achievement Recognizing Arkansas Talent
C.A.R.A.T. awards for jewelry design are given in four categories.
Three prizes are given by independent judges based upon overall design, marketability,
practicality/wearability and craftsmanship. The fourth honor, the Convention Choice
Award, is determined by a vote of convention attendees. This winner advances
to the JA Affiliate Design Competition in New York.
Download This Years Nomination
Form
To see past winners, click here.
Educational seminars are offered at the annual convention
and throughout the year. Seminar subjects include gemological, motivational, marketing
and bench-related subjects.
JA is excited to announce the release of three
new online courses at its online J-Biz Education Center at www.jewelers.org. The courses
-- Counter Intelligence, Communicating Color and Treatment Talk -- are designed to give
sales associates greater sales skills to help close more sales during the busy holiday
season and beyond.
Download this Flyer for More Information
Please pass this information on and make sure to check out the new courses at http://training.jewelers.org.
Membership in the association gives you the opportunity
to meet, socialize and share ideas with your fellow Arkansas jewelers, people who
have a common set of industry values.
Sell your old and overstock inventory at a fair price. Search
a database and find that piece you need but don’t stock.
Available to members only through 2007, just click here for more information.
To Become a Member, Download Your Application Here
To Become a Traveler, Download Your Application Here
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