Convention 2018

73rd ANNUAL JEWELERS OF LOUISIANA CONVENTION

August 17-19, 2018

Jewelers of Louisiana invites all retail jewelers and traveling sales associates to attend the 73rd Annual Jewelers of Louisiana Convention on August 17-19, 2018 at The Renaissance New Orleans Arts Hotel. We welcome everyone to join us for abundant opportunities in networking and knowledge from fellow jewelers in an enjoyable and educational environment.

Early Bird Registration thru August 1st is $100/person

Convention Registration Form

Letter from our President

Convention Agenda

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

We have a VERY limited number of seats and hotel rooms this year. Please register early! Click here for hotel reservations or call 877-622-3056.

FUN NIGHT

The weekend begins with Fun Night on Friday, Aug 17th at Rock ‘n’ Bowl. Register NOW before it’s too late! Limited space available. Call or email Caroline Bleakley, Jewelers of LA Executive Director at 504-559-2331 or caroline@jewelersoflouisiana.org to register.

AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to Richard Melancon, this year's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner; and Roussel's Fine Jewelry & Gifts, this year's Jewelers of Louisiana Award Winner! More information about both awards can be found here.

SPEAKERS

We are expecting a record attendance and have planned for a well-rounded program on Sunday, August 19th. We are honored to have the following speakers share their experience and expertise as well as provide an incredible amount of insight in the jewelry industry:

David Geller, JewelerProfit
Tiffany Stevens, JVC President & CEO
Kevin Reilly, Platinum Guild International Vice President
Dana Fawbush, Jewelry by Dana
Jason LeMaire, Stuller
Matt Tratner, Jewelers of America and DCA, Membership & Sales Director
Dave Siminski, United Precious Metal Refining, Inc. Vice President
Myra Corrello, Goldman Sachs Interim Director
Michelle Graff, National Jeweler Editor in Chief
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office

Click here to learn more about our speakers.

COMPETITION

We encourage jewelers to participate in Jewelers of Louisiana’s Annual Design Competition. Overall winner receives the Grand Prize donated by Stuller: $500 Stuller Credit and will advance to the National JA Case Awards in New York.

MEMBERSHIP

If you have not paid your 2018 membership dues, please email Caroline Bleakley. All dues must be paid prior to the convention to be included in the convention program.

If you have any questions, call or email Caroline Bleakley, Jewelers of LA Executive Director at 504-559-2331 or 985-653-9020.