The North Carolina Jewelers Association works to provide services, both independently and in collaboration with Jewelers of America, that provide added value to your membership. Below are some of the services available to NCJA members:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

♦    Annual Convention

      The NCJA Annual Convention offers educational opportunities including seminars hosted by nationally known speakers and industry experts; networking opportunities and roundtable discussions with North and South Carolina jewelers; a Discovery Room where Associate members show their line; and entertainment including the Bulova golf tournament, shag lessons, bingo tournament and President's Reception with a sit-down dinner, champagne toast and dancing.

♦    Scholarships

      In honor of Jimmy Green and in memory of William E. Thunberg, the North Carolina Jewelers Association annually offers a scholarship for GIA education as well as a scholarship for jewelers trade school for member store employees.  Click here for a scholarship application.

♦    International School of Gemology

      We have formed a partnership with the International School of Gemology (ISG) to provide NCJA members a quality gemological education that is extremely affordable.  This new service will offer each of our members a six course program through online, internet training which can be done at their own pace and the give them an amazing opportunity to earn their "Registered Gemologist" diploma. Just go to the ISG website and click on the NCJA logo to find out all the details about this great opportunity. To receive a scholarship application, email ncja@nc.rr.com.

BUSINESS-BUILDING TOOLS

♦    First National Merchant Solutions: Payment Processing

      First National (FNMS) provides customized payment processing programs.The program is based exclusively on the collective Visa and MasterCard sales volume of NCJA as a group, not just the volume of individual members. So all NCJA members will receive the most competitive rates without sacrificing service.  First National Merchant Solutions is waiting to hear from you.

PROMOTIONAL RESOURCES

♦    Public Relations

      COMING SOON . . . templates for you to use to promote your store.  Sending press releases periodically to promote trunk shows, new product lines, employee certifications or sale events is a great way to increase traffic. 

OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE

♦    Bimonthly newsletter

♦    Annual directory

♦    Video library