Jewelers of America Newsletter - July 2012.  claire shipman= Member-Only content
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In This Issue
JA Goes to D.C.
Health Care Law Explained
JA COO Named VP & COO
Free Marketing Seminar
Trend: Lust for Leather
Video: Security Tips
Burmese Ruby Reminder
Consumer Marketing
Upcoming Events
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FEATURED MEMBERSHIP NEWS
JA visits D.C. for industry advocacy JA Members Meet With Legislators in Washington D.C.
On Wednesday, June 20, JA Members met with 28 legislators on Capitol Hill. See highlights from their jewelry advocacy push, led by Jewelers of America's Political Action Committee (JAPAC).
Health Care LawThe Health Care Law & Your Jewelry Business
As independent business owners, do you know how the Health Care Law will affect your business? We've got you covered with an overview to the Affordable Care Act and its potential effect on jewelry businesses and their customers.  
JA VP & COO Robert HeadleyJewelers of America COO Named Vice President & COO
"'Vice President & COO' better reflects the comprehensive role that Rob has been fulfilling since the beginning of this year," says JA President & CEO Matthew A. Runci. Read the full release.
JA New York logo  Free Millennial Marketing Seminar at JA New York
JA Directors Molly Fallon and Amanda Gizzi will present "Building Relevancy for Next-Gen Buyers," Sunday, July 29,10:15 - 11:15am. Everyone is talking about the millennial market -- learn how to capture their buying potential!
TREND SPOTLIGHT
Jewelry Trend - Purple Lust for Leather
Consumers will be lusting for leather this fall. When mixed with precious metals and materials, it becomes rawhide splendor! For ideas on what to showcase, see our leather jewelry picks.  
TOP TIPS
New video iconSpotlight On: Security Tips Thieves Hope You Ignore
'Tis the season of slower foot traffic and longer vacations -- a prime period for retail crime. Secure your store with these tips from Andrew Chipman of Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company.  
COUNTER INTELLIGENCE
RubyJuly Birthstone With the Burmese Ruby Ban
Ruby is the birthstone for July, so review Jewelers of America's Talking Points on the Burmese Ruby Ban with your sales staff. They'll prepare you for any questions customers and the media may have about Burmese rubies.  
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UPCOMING EVENTS
July 29-31: JA New York Show, Javits Convention Center, New York, NY
  • Visit us at Booth #1949 
  • Jewelers of America Members are pre-registered 
  • Two days of expert seminars, developed by JA Director of Education David Peters, including "Building Relevancy for Next-Gen Buyers," Sunday, July 29,10:15 - 11:15am.  

August 17-19: Mid-America Jewelry Show 

 

August 17-19: Nebraska South Dakota Jewelers Convention 

 

August 24-26: Oklahoma Jewelers Leadership Conference 

 

-- Search JA's Industry Events Directory for a full list of upcoming events --