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Industry News: Chaka Khan To Perform At DEF Dinner in Vegas; AGS To Offer Mini-Conclave In Vegas May 21, 2014 (0 comments)
Chaka Khan To Perform At “Diamonds In The Sky” Celebration In Las Vegas
New York, NY—Chaka Khan, a 10-time Grammy award-winning performer with 10 number-one Billboard magazine hits, will headline the Diamond Empowerment Fund’s (D.E.F) Diamonds in the Sky Las Vegas Gala at the Four Seasons Ballroom May 29. The sold-out event starts at 6:30 p.m. and will honor President Khama and the Government of Botswana with the Global Diamond Industry Achievement Award, celebrating the good diamonds do for communities around the world.
Phyllis Bergman, president of D.E.F’s board of directors, says, “We couldn’t be more honored to have such a musical legend perform at this important event that recognizes the importance of giving back.”
Premier Presenting Sponsors of the event include Rio Tinto, Signet Jewelers Ltd., and The De Beers Group of Companies. Partner Sponsor is Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited, and Patron Sponsors include KGK Group, Le Vian Corporation, and Tiffany & Co.
For information, contact executive director Nancy Orem Lyman at n.lyman@diamondempowerment.org.
AGS Brings Mini-Conclave to JCK
Las Vegas, NV—The American Gem Society is taking its renowned Conclave to JCK. On May 31, AGS will host Conclave X-Press, a one-day, all-inclusive mini-Conclave at JCK Las Vegas. The event is open to both members and non-members and gives anyone in the industry the benefit of experiencing Conclave at a fraction of what the regular event costs.
Conclave X-Press features five presentations, including nationally renowned sales guru, Dave Mitchell, who will present “The Power of Understanding People” from 10:00 am - 11:15 am.
The other four presentations are:
Hayley Henning of the Tanzanite Foundation will present “The Story Behind the Stone” from 8:30 am - 9:45 am. This interactive, pictorial presentation will offer a greater understanding of how this gem gets from mine to market.
Skydas International will present “Daily Operations and Trade Show Security” from 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm. Participants in this session will learn how to minimize exposure to criminal activity, lower their risk and spot unusual behavior that might lead to crime. The session will include security tips for store, home, and trade show travel.
From 2:30 to 3:45 p.m., Peter Yantzer of AGS Laboratories will present “Light Performance for Dummies,” a session where he breaks down the complex formula of cut grading and light performance into simple terms that everyone can understand. Participants will learn about the various factors that go into light performance and which are more critical than others.
Finally, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., Lisa Bridge of Ben Bridge Jeweler will discuss “Making Millennials Work for You.” The Millennial generation is predicted to outspend its Boomer parents as soon as 2017, and Bridge—a Millennial herself—will offer tips to market to Millennials and understand what drives their purchasing behavior.
The April Conclave in San Diego was one of AGS’s most successful events, said Ruth Batson, CEO of the American Gem Society and AGS Laboratories. “Conclave X-Press gives AGS members a chance to get another taste of Conclave without having to wait till next year, and for non-members, it allows them to experience the high-level of talent we have at our annual educational conference.”
For more information, email AGSatJCK@ags.org or call the American Gem Society’s education department at (866) 805-6500.