In The Loupe - May 2015

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LOUPE May 2015

RJO LAUNCHES FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE THE FUTURE OF THE JEWELRY INDUSTRY SEE PAGE 2

RJO IS FAMILY

CEO Mary Peterson shares two stories of members who went above and beyond.

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The Ultimate Jeweler Resource

Issue 61

RJO Jazzed as the next Buying Show heads to the Gateway to the West

ST. LOUIS—HOME OF THE ICE CREAM CONE, 7-Up, the Clydesdales, and a chocolate on your pillow—serves as our host city for RJO’s Fall Buying Show, “Jazzed.” We’ll be gathering in the City of the Arch, where barbecue sauce is more popular than ketchup. The Show location is a few blocks west of the Mississippi River, within walking distance of the city’s top tourist spots.

This show will kick off with a Beer Master Tour at Anheuser-Busch, followed by our popular RJO golf tournament, an evening baseball outing, and a new feature: A treasure hunt. Concurrent with the fun and games is the beginning of a full slate of educational sessions and seminars, keynotes, roundtables, and idea exchanges. Then it’s off to the latest and greatest being offered on the Buying Show floor. You’ll also be our guest at our Sunday Evening Gala, and you’ll end your adventure by being able to choose from two great tour opportunities. Your Buying Show Registration Packet will be mailed at the end of May, so keep an eye out for it, and be sure to watch for the various deadlines, as RJO gets “Jazzed” August 1-3, in St. Louis, MO.

EARLY REGISTRATION HAS ITS PERKS

Your RJO membership entitles you to great perks, including: up to three consecutive nights complimentary lodging for all qualifying stores; buying discounts; and RJO Purchase Vouchers, allowing you to save up to an additional two percent on what you buy from vendors.

FAMILY. DIVIDEND. SUPPORT. BUYING POWER.