Designer Day is our annual Business Conference for Design'preneurs
Once a year the Jewelers Resource Bureau joins MJSA in sponsoring a conference to educate and inspire designers about the business of being a design entrepreneur.
This is Designer Day and each year it offers a whole new set of skills and information for designers to absorb. In addition to the latest information about selling, Designer Day offers attendees access to sessions on a host of specific topics like database marketing, business profitablility and useful advice on taking your jewelry on the road.
 Speaking of killer, Designer Day was worth every penny for my flight. Next year I'll know to book in advance! 
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-- Cynthia Glidden, Portland, ME
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Join us for another information-packed day on March 17th, 2007 at Jacob Javits Center, NYC that will propel your business to new heights, give you new insights and rekindle your enthusiasm for making your life's work fun as a business again.
2007 Designer Day Schedule
9am to 10am
The Future of the Designer Marketplace by Wendy Rosen, The Rosen Group
This dynamic presentation will include economic trends, pressures, emotions, needs and attitudes of the next generation of jewelry consumers. This talk will inform and enegize your business plans as well as celebrate the opportunities that are unique to small businesses over big businesses in the marketplace.
10:15am to 11:15am
Cutlivating Your Garden: Growing Successful Relationships by designer Robin Rotenier
Hear from one who knows... designer Robin Rotenier has created a successful business over the past decade by offering his clients a unique point-of-view as well as a great partner in business. He has learned how to negotiate the ins and outs of all kinds of deals and he has sold his line to all kinds of stores. He is a favorite amongst editors and industry experts. Robin will address the keys to building solid relationshis and navigating the sometimes tricky waters of conflicting interests.
11:45am to 1:00pm
Lunch with the Editors: A Panel Discussion by the Jewelry Information Center
Want to know what editors think about your press kits and phone calls? Curious how they choose who to feature on their pages? Wish you can learn more about their process? Well, this is your chance as Helena Krodel of the Jewelry Information Center asks all that and more from several of today's most important magazine editors.
1:15pm to 2:15pm AND 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Choose one session each hour
#1: Copyright & Contract Protection for Designers & The Co's that Hire Them
David Leichtman, litigation & intellectual property partner, Morgan Lewis & Bockius, NY and Board of Directors, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
#2: Avoiding Dangerous Situations for Jewelers
by David Sexton, Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company
#3: Make the Right Impression with the Media & Prospective Customers
Steve Friedberg, of MMI Communications, professional media trainer and public relations professional who spent 20 years on air as a newscaster before launching his own communications firm. Steve's engaging workshop will give you the skills and confidence to approach new conversations with aplomb and to get your message across successfully with the press and potential customers. Learn the art of hooking, flagging and bridging to communicate at your highest level.
#4: Sales and Operations Planning for Designers or How to Get Your Inventory Right While Really Trying
Paul Finelt, of PF Associates, LL.C, a consulting firm specializing in improving the production time and efficiency of your shop. The goal of the workshop isto understand and plan the interactions between business processes as they effect inventory.
3:45 - 5:00 pm
The Things I Wish I'd Known When I Started My Business by Jane Pollack, professional artist turned successful business coach, author and entrepreneur
Hear from someone who's walked the walk AND mastered talking the talk. Jane figured out early in her career the power of publicity, marketing and salesmanship and figured out how to craft a message as beautifully as her products. She's got a lot of inspiration, advice and encouragement to share.
MJSA and JRB members: $195 each
Non-members: $245 each
Students (must present a valid student photo I.D.): $122.50 each
Register online!https://www.worldwideregistration.com/mjsa2007/index.html>
WOW!!!! Designer Day 2005 was outstanding!! I can not thank you enough for putting that together! The talent you put together was great! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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-- Killian Reider, Chamilla Inc., NYC
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To register please contact Louly Vorasane at 1-800-444-6572, ext. 3037.
Speed Coaching is BACK! One-on-one advice from a roster of experts including: (list still in formation)
Wendy Rosen, The Rosen Group, www.americancraft.com
Robin Rotenier, Rotenier Ltd.
Karen Christians, MetalWerx, www.metalwerx.com
Diane Chrambanis, Diana Vincent
Vince Polisano, Diana Vincent
Della Smith, Della Smith PR
Terry Ianuale, freelance merchandiser
Peter Berger, Esq., specializing in copyright protection
Sue Fritz, Jeweler's Mutual
Marlene Richey, MJSA
Billie Sutter, branding expert
David Klein, Jewelserv, www.jewelserv.com
Eli Escobar, sales consultant
.... and so many more designers, editors and VIPs!
Designer Day was such a help, and I've already started incorporating some of your suggestions into my plans and in general I thought the conference a great success. It's amazing how quickly I've been able to use the great tips your speakers and consultants contributed.
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-- Stacey Lorinczi, Lorinczi Jewelry
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