JA in the News
February 27, 2025

New York, NY –– Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced it will host a Learning Workshop at the Alabama Jewelers Association Convention, to be held on April 26-27, 2025, at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa in Montgomery, Alabama. 

This two-day event will feature leading industry experts sharing knowledge and best practices on some of the hottest topics in the jewelry industry today. The Learning Workshop is a must-attend event for jewelry professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve and drive their businesses forward. 

The Jewelers of America Learning Workshop will feature speakers and interactive round table discussions that will enable valuable networking and key learning opportunities. Sessions will feature a wide variety of topics including advances in AI, jewelry repair services, closing sales, selling diamonds, and a keynote presentation titled “On The Cusp: Elevate Your Impact”, presented by Tonya Mitchell, CEO of Inspired Action Coaching and Consulting.

“We’re excited to present this dynamic Learning Workshop alongside the Alabama Jewelers Association Convention,” says Regina Ciarleglio, Director of Membership at Jewelers of America. “Alabama Jewelers Association works hard for their members, and we are proud to offer the education at their Convention. This is a great opportunity for jewelers to network with peers in their region and gain valuable insights to help their businesses thrive.”

This Jewelers of America Learning Workshop is part of a series of four upcoming workshops in 2025 being held at state association conventions: Oklahoma Jewelers Association Convention on September 27-28 in Oklahoma City, OK; Jewelers of Louisiana and Mississippi Jewelers Association Convention on October 4-5 in Biloxi, MS; and Georgia Jewelers Association Convention on October 25-26 in Stone Mountain, GA. The Jewelers of America Learning Workshops are sponsored by Synchrony, Jewelers Mutual and Podium. 

To view the full schedule for the Learning Workshop and to register to attend the Alabama event, visit https://www.jewelers.org/events/industry-events-calendar/learningworkshop-alabamaconvention25. For further information, contact Jewelers of America’s Member Services at (800) 223-0673 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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