Sunday, February 4, 2007

10:00 am - 5:00 pm ~ Exhibits Open
Enjoy complimentary bagels and fresh brewed coffee and tea by the entrances of the exhibits.

11:30 am - 1:15 pm ~ Opening Keynote Luncheon
A three-course lunch including salad, entrée and dessert will beserved to the first 300 attendees promptly at 11:30 am. Please arrive early to guarantee your seat.

12:00 pm - 1:15 pm ~ Keynote Address
Jack Mitchell, CEO, Mitchells and Richards
Hug Your Customers
Your customers are the very core of your business, and Jack Mitchell knows how to attract them, and how to keep them. Jack will share with you his business "hugs" philosophy to attract a great staff, lower marketing costs, and maintain high gross margins and long-term customers and revenues.
More about Jack Mitchell.

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm ~ Kick-off Reception
Join us on Sunday afternoon for a pre-football warm up on the exhibit floor. As you continue to shop, reunite with old friends and build new relationships, JCK will bring the party to you! Beginning at 4:30 pm, we invite you to enjoy cold beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres throughout the exhibits to kick off Super Bowl XLI.

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ~ The Exclusive Plumb Club Super Bowl Party
~ by invitation only ~

Monday, February 5, 2007

10:00 am - 5:00 pm ~ Exhibits Open
Enjoy complimentary bagels, muffins, coffee and tea by the entrances of the exhibits in the mornings. Our afternoon refresher will consist of assorted cookies and salty delights with selections of teas and coffee.

8:00 am - 4:00 pm ~ Rapaport International Diamond Conference
Turn your challenges into opportunities as you meet with the best and the brightest of the diamond and jewelry industry. *Please Note: registering for The JCK Invitational 2007 does not register you for the Rapaport Conference. More about The Rapaport International Diamond Conference.

Tuesday, February 6, 2007

8:30 am - 10:00 am ~ Keynote Breakfast
Shane Decker, Ex-SELL-Ence Inc.
The State of the Jewelry Industry vs. the Internet

Shane Decker will address challenges jewelry retailers are facing with increasing Internet jewelry sales today. Sharing statistics of internet sales, he will reinforce the importance of face-to-face selling and relationship building for the ongoing satisfaction of the client. You will leave with new found knowledge and the energy to increase your sales.
More about Shane Decker.

Note: A hot plated breakfast along with pastries and muffins will be served to the first 300 attendees. Please arrive early to guarantee your seat.

10:00 am - 3:00 pm ~ Exhibits Open
Complimentary bagels, muffins, coffee and tea will be available by exhibit entrances. Assorted delights, cookies, coffee and tea will be available in the afternoon.

12:00pm - 1:15pm ~ Luncheon Panel Discussion
Moderator John Kennedy, President, Jewelers Security Alliance
How to Combat Crime Against Jewelry Professionals with Security Today
Learn how to protect yourself and your store from theft and crime in this discussion with a panel of experts. John Kennedy will lead this panel into discussion on the latest security devices useful for jewelers, how to secure yourself on the premises, and sharing best practices of security services.
More about John Kennedy.

Note: Lunch will be served to the first 200 attendees. Please arrive early to guarantee your seat.