Minnesota / North Dakota Jewelers Association

2012 MN/ND Jewelers Association Annual Convention
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Holiday Inn I-35W, Bloomington, MN

Registration Form

9:30 a.m.	Registration/Continental Breakfast	Sponsored by:
10:00 a.m.	Annual Meeting Industry Updates Presented by Federated Insurance Social Media Made Simple Presented by Jeff Ferrazza, Constant Contact Find out what everyone's talking about and the latest information on social media tools, tips, tricks, and happenings.
12:00 noon	Lunch - Pizza Buffet (Or Lunch on Your Own) Featuring the Professional Design Contest Winners
1:00 p.m.	We Can't Wait For Customers, Go Get Them! Presented by Brad Huisken, IAS Training Jewelers can no longer sit back and wait for customers to come to them. Leading Jewelers today have to create business. Brad will lead participants through a fun and motivational seminar on how salespeople can build their individual businesses and thus grow the business of the entire store. Learn how salespeople can get more people coming into the store than ever before, how to sell more to the people already coming into the store and how to sell more to the people you are already selling. Most believe the goal when a customer walks in, is to make a sale - when the real goal should be to make a friend. Learn how to increase your personal trade, repeat business and referral business through building relationships with your customers. As much as 80% of a jewelry stores business comes from 20% of it's' customer base. The name of the game is to constantly increase your customer base. Engagement Marketing Presented by Jeff Ferrazza, Constant Contact People have a perception of your business every time they interact with your brand. How can social features drive new business? Learn what you need to do to leave a lasting impression.

Professional Design Contest
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Holiday Inn I-35W, Bloomington, MN

Professional Design Contest Form

This contest is open to anyone who is employed by a Minnesota or North Dakota retail member store. There are two categories for this contest:

Professional Goldsmith - anyone with more than three years of experience.
Apprentice/Advanced Student- anyone with less than three years of experience or who is enrolled in a post secondary course of study.

Contest rules are:

All entries must be designed and produced within 12 months of the contest. Design MUST be an original and the piece must be hand crafted by the person submitting the entry.
Pieces may have been entered in other competitions, but cannot have won any awards.
A complete description of the piece and entry fee must accompany the contest entry form.
Only precious metals (silver, platinum, gold and palladium) may be used, and all stones must be genuine.
The maximum cost of materials varies by category.

There will be a first place winner awarded in each category. The first place winner from each category will receive a plaque and press release for their local paper. Second and third place winners will also be recognized. Special recognition may also be given to one piece for Artistic Design. Entry deadline is February 20, 2012.

If you have any questions, please call us at 800-544-6416.