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Exciting Select By Centurion Show Education and More Coming in September July 16, 2014 (0 comments)
Merrick, NY—The Select By Centurion Shows have announced their exciting September 2014 Educational line-ups for retail jewelry store attendees. The schedule, in date order, is as follows:
Dallas, TX, Ritz Carlton, Sunday, September 7, 2014, 9-10 AM:
TITLE: From Zero to $10 Million in 20 Years: Our Story
SPEAKERS: Ellen and Charles Lacy, Lacy & Co. (pictured left)
DESCRIPTION: Listen in as recently retired high-end jewelers Ellen and Charles Lacy share their secrets to a successful career. Their fascinating journey will inspire as well as educate you!
Dallas, TX, Ritz Carlton, Monday, September 8, 2014, 9-10 AM:
TITLE: Managing Your Estate and Antique Jewelry and In Store Special Events
SPEAKERS: Patti Geolat, Geolat, Inc. and Kate Peterson, Performance Concepts
DESCRIPTION: Join Patti and Kate for an hour of smart strategies. Patti tackles managing your estate and antique business and Kate will discuss in-store special events. What a great way to start your fourth quarter!
Patti Geolat, left, and Kate Peterson, right.
Nashville, TN, Loews Vanderbilt, Sunday, September 21, 2014, 9-10 AM:
TITLE: Remarks from Chuck Koehler, Anthony Jewelers, Nashville, TN and Southern Jewelry News Columnist
SPEAKER: Chuck Koehler, Anthony Jewelers, Nashville, TN and Southern Jewelry News Columnist
DESCRIPTION: Join Chuck Koehler, author of “The Retailer’s Perspective” column from Southern Jewelry News, and long-time emergency responder. Chuck will address running a jewelry store and crisis management and how the two intersect. You’ll never look at running your business in the same way again!
Chuck Koehler, left, and Terry Chandler, right
Nashville, TN, Loews Vanderbilt, Monday, September 22, 2014, 9-10 AM:
TITLE: Top Issues Facing Today’s Jewelers
SPEAKER: Terry Chandler, CEO, Diamond Council of America
DESCRIPTION: Get in on this special audience participation session and come prepared to share the top three issues challenging you today. Terry will talk with the audience and offer valuable feedback and solutions, both from his experience and from your peers. Don’t miss this special session!
Mashantucket, CT, MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort, Sunday, September 28, 2014, 9-10 AM:
TITLE: Winning Consumer Trust—How Non-Family Firms Are Waning The Familiar Competitive Advantage of Family Owned Firms
SPEAKER: Jeffrey Roseman, David Harvey Jewelers
DESCRIPTION: Whether your business is made up of family or a group that’s like family, you’ll be interested to hear what Jeff Roseman has to say about family businesses and finding your store’s competitive advantage. Jeff is a long-time jeweler in a family owned business as well as a professor at Charles F Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University and its Entrepreneur in residence.
Jeffrey Roseman and the David Harvey staff
Mashantucket, CT, MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort, Monday, September 29, 2014, 9-10 AM:
TITLE: Better Buying for Clients
SPEAKERS: Phllip Bosen, Von Bargen’s Jewelry, and Asia Kane, DeScenza Diamonds
DESCRIPTION: Working with — and learning from — clients is a great way to help guide your buying. Whether it’s one-on-one or through a Client Advisory Board, you’ll want to hear how these jewelers stock their stores.
Founded in 2010, Select By Centurion is a new approach to jewelry trade shows. The show's philosophy is to create a unique buying experience that is easy and enjoyable for its exclusive members. We strive to offer an intimate buying atmosphere for retailers to conduct business with renowned designers/manufacturers. For more information or to register as a retailer attendee to one of the 2014 shows, please call 1-888-427-4697, 516-377-5909 or visit the website at www.selectjewelryshow.com.
Philip Bosen, left, and Asia Kane.