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Contacts:
Janel Russell: 651 778-9679; janel@janelrusselldesigns.com; Sue Fritz: 800 558-6411; sfritz@jminsure.com
                                                                                                   
 
Twin Cities showcases designers Sept. 13
 
August 2009, Minneapolis, MN – On Sun., Sept. 13, retailer jewelers in the upper Midwest are invited to see innovative designs displayed by 12 Twin Cities area jewelry designers at the WJA Twin Cities Designer Showcase. Hosted by the Women’s Jewelry Association-Twin Cities, this is the second year that the chapter has presented the event.
 
The Designer Showcase is open for the trade only and runs 1:00-5:00 p.m. Sun., Sept. 13 at Studio Vincent Design, 212 N. Second St. in Minneapolis.
 
 “In this economy, retailers may find that customers are drawn to unique designs that offer an exceptional value and an interesting story. That’s exactly what local designers provide,” said Designer Showcase Chair Janel Russell of Janel Russell Designs.
 
Designers exhibiting at the group’s second Designer Showcase include:
 
Andrew Bugher
Julie Burkhart–Haid
Susan Frerichs
Mary Hartmann
Britta Kauppila
Kathy Kuhl
David Lee
Donna Menne
Killian Reider
Marianne Richmond
Danny Saathoff
Stephen Vincent
 
Nancy Moeller, R. F. Moeller Jeweler and president of the WJA chapter, noted, “We are so pleased that Steve Vincent has offered his design loft as the venue again this year. It’s easy to get to with free and plentiful parking… especially on a Sunday afternoon.”
 
Attendees will be invited to vote for their favorite designs for the event’s People’s Choice Award.
 
The Women’s Jewelry Association, founded in 1983, is the preeminent association of professional women in the jewelry, watch and related businesses. WJA, which operates through the national office headquartered in Chicago Ridge, IL, comprises a network of 13 regional chapters and an International Affiliate Chapter in India. Members benefit from educational and networking opportunities, scholarships, grants, design competitions, annual business conferences, and recognition programs, such as its annual Awards for Excellence gala. 

For more information on WJA and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.womensjewelry.org or call the national office at 708-361-6266.                                                                                
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