demands that you work smarter, faster and harder to stay profitable. The Minnesota/North Dakota Jewelers Association (MN/ND Jewelers) is a statewide organization of retail jewelers. It was founded in 1904 with the purpose of promoting the welfare and interests of those engaged in the retail jewelry business. The MN/ND Jewelers currently has more than 200 member stores located throughout each state. Whether you are seeking marketing tools to help boost your business or educational materials for your employees, the MN/ND Jewelers offers you a long list of member benefits for the retail jeweler.

• Full Membership in Jewelers of America (JA) - JA provides many products and services in four key areas: Member Savings, Education, Certification, and Marketing. Members will receive a subscription to the JA Newsletter, The J Report. JA offers legislative representation and lobbying in Washington, D.C. as well as access to a team of dedicated industry professionals who will help you with your business needs. Dues for membership in both MN/ND & JA is $140.00 (first store) and $90.00 (each additional store). Click here for a joint JA and MN/ND Jewelers Membership Application.
  
  
• Convention - The MN/ND Jewelers Annual Convention includes two-days of educational seminars and speakers for store owners, managers and employees. The weekend agenda also includes social activities for members and their families, and always provides networking opportunities with major industry supplier representatives.
  
  
• Newsletter – The MN/ND Jewelers quarterly newsletter, "News and Views", keeps members up-to-date on national and local issues, activities and events.
  
  Minnesota Jewelers Association Newsletters:
  Summer 2007 Edition
  Fall 2007 Edition
  Winter 2008 Edition
  Spring 2008 Edition
  
  
• Website Link to Jewelers of America - All members of the MN/ND Jewelers members are linked to the Jewelers of America website with a locator that lets consumers find a jeweler by state, city, or zip code. The member list contains your store's information and can be linked directly to your website.
  
  
• Video Tape Library – The MN/ND Jewelers video tape library is available to all members. The tapes are on topics specifically related to the jewelry industry and on business management subjects. Click here for a copy of the Video List.
  
  
• Group Insurance Programs - Offered by Federated Insurance, the Jewelers Security Plus package of insurance products is tailored for the jewelry industry. For more information on Federated’s products, contact the MN/ND Jewelers office.
  
  
• Security Alert System - MN/ND Jewelers alerts members, via email, security related issues, crime alerts or other threats that face the jewelry industry.
  
  
• Scholarship Program - Offered in conjunction with Jewelers of America, member store employees can apply for scholarships for a variety of distance learning or continuing education courses offered by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), Diamond Council of America (DCA), Jewelers Education Foundation (JEF) and the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (GEM-A).
  
  
• Complimentary Subscription to Jewelers, Inc. Magazine - This regional trade journal provides members with monthly updates of association activities and the latest industry news.
  
  

One Store	$140.00
Each Additional Store	$  90.00

To download Membership Application, click here.

For more information, contact us.