6/27/06 | MJSA Trade Show
I was just clued into the MJSA Trade Show for Jewelry Making which is taking place this Fall in Rhode Island. Just what is the MJSA? It’s the Manufacturing Jewelrs and Suppliers of America organization which is dedicated to helping designers, jewelry manufacturers, suppliers, gem dealers and anyone connected to the business of making jewelry achieve greater profitability. Members have access to cost-saving biz plans, marketing / promotion opportunities, buyers guides, the MJSA jewelry academy and advertising opportunities.
They also put out a print publication, the MJSA journal, and you can get a free trial copy of on their site. It’s a pretty decent mag, though more serious than your standard beader magazine. It focuses more on the business and marketing side of jewelry making as opposed to “how-to” tutorials.
But actually, what most of the jewelry makers here might be interested in is the upcoming Trade Show for Jewelry Making which is a new show that’s meant to serve jewelry makers of all shapes and sizes from the one woman operation to larger businesses. Some of the types of things that will be available include beads, gemstones, pearls, chain, findings, tools & equipment, packaging and displays.
If you happen to already be a member, the show is free. Otherwise, for non-MJSA it’s $10 which is not so bad. I would think about checking it out except I’m on the west coast. I get the feeling that the show may cater more toward the high-end, professional jewelry maker as opposed to the gal making beaded necklaces in her craft room. Still, it looks like an interesting event.
Here’s the relevant info:
MJSA Trade Show for Jewelry Making
Rhode Island Convention Center Providence, RI
September 27 & 28, 2006
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
You can visit the MJSA organization at www.mjsa.org
