COUNT THE BENEFITS!
Jewelers ask . . . “Why should I join the Oklahoma Jewelers Association?
Let us count the ways that OJA is the association for Oklahoma’s independent retail jewelers!
Professional Networking: Professionals in all phases of the jewelry industry agree that networking is an essential element of success -- a key element to advance yourself and your business. The OJA is an exceptional resource for jewelers in every facet of the retail jewelers business to interact with their peers. Sales associates, bench jewelers, storeowners and mangers can expand and strengthen their resources through the functions of OJA.
- Active membership in the association opens the door to meet new industry professionals and learn new information and ideas.
- Active membership accentuates your image as a professional jewelers.
The OJA provides a Forum: Retailers, sales representatives, and manufacturers use the OJA to exchange vital information and new ideas. This networking opportunity has been found to be invaluable by some of the state’s and the industry's most successful professionals.
Educational Programs: Knowledge is the proven road to success!
- Increase your knowledge and your standing as a professional jeweler.
- Broaden your understanding of a variety of industry topics through the association’s seminars, workshops and round table discussions.
- Participate in workshops lead by nationally recognized industry presenters and trainers.
- Sit around tables with state and regional jewelers and discuss anything and everything that an independent jeweler might consider important or timely.
Membership Directory: Have a question, a problem or just need to talk shop with someone who understands the challenges of being an independent retail jeweler in the state of Oklahoma? The annual membership directory provides the names and contact information on all OJA member jewelers – and they are eager to offer options, alternatives and opinions. Click on the link for a listing OJA Member Stores
OJA’s Quarterly Newsletters: Read the association’s quarterly newsletter and be in the know about jewelry industry trends and activities in the state and the region. OJA encouraged members to submit articles, information, opinions, advertisements and items of interest for publication. For a current copy of the newsletter click on the link OJA Jeweler newsletter
Activities: The OJA provides a social forum for its members to network and socialize. Often times the unplanned social events that are on every OJA meeting agenda are the innovative encounters that start the creative juices flowing and produce just the change you’ve been needing.
Incalculable Value: There is strength in numbers. Make your voice heard. The association is an advocate of members concerns. It provides members with security updates and a united voice with area law enforcement agencies.
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OJA Member
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OJA Advertisers - Sponsors - Sales Reps (Sooners)
Some of the Advertisers, Sponsors & Sales Reps who are "behind the scenes" partners' and help make us successful in big ways have purchased space on our website. Their logo's and/or rep's name are throughout the pages here. Just click on the company logo or rep name to be directed to their website or email.
If you are interested in becoming an OJA "Sooners" Sales Rep you are welcome to join here with a credit card or click on the link below for a pdf copy of the sales rep application and fax or mail to the association office.
RENEW YOUR 2012 OJA RETAIL MEMBER DUES HERE
**(SALES REPS DUES SCROLL DOWN THIS PAGE TO RENEW)
If you're a 2011 OJA RETAIL member and have yet to renew your dues, or are a retail jewelry store and would like to become a 2012 OJA member, you are welcome to "renew or join" here.
Click the link for a pdf copy of the
2012 Oklahoma Jewelers Association Dues Schedule
1-10 Stores
$125
Become an OJA "Sooners" Sales Rep
Oklahoma "Sooners" Sales Rep Dues - $50
Quarterly Newsletter Advertising (MUST BE A PAID SALES REP TO ADVERTISE)
Business Card Ad - 4 ISSUES (3x2) - $125
Newsletter 1/2 page ad -- PER ISSUE -- $150
Newsletter Full Page Ad -- PER ISSUE -- $275
Website Ad -- $200 Annually
Oklahoma Jewelers Association
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