MJSA Press Room

Providence, RI— MJSA Online (www.mjsainc.com), the Web site of Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America, now gives you an easier way to find the information you are looking for with just a few clicks of the mouse. Whether you are in search of the latest government affairs news or a supply of brass pendants, MJSA Online offers a multitude of new features and services to meet your needs, as well as a new design allowing you to browse the site more easily. Among the many new features are the Buyers’ Guide Online search engine, directly linking members with customers; an expanded government affairs section with the latest legislative news and contact information; and instant access to best-selling publications and technical resources.

“ The new MJSA Online offers a cleaner and clearer way to see all the advantages MJSA membership offers,” said MJSA President/CEO James F. Marquart. “It visually shows how everything is related and how MJSA helps to advance the success of both its member companies and the industry at large.”
Among the site’s numerous enhancements::

Easier Navigability Throughout the Site
The new MJSA Online offers clearer navigation from the very first page. Reflecting the association’s “Stronger Together” campaign, the opening “splash” page features logos of and direct links to the three prominent areas of the association: MJSA membership, MJSA Trade Shows, and AJM Magazine. A pull-down menu bar within each section further enhances the navigability, allowing you to easily browse categories and find specific information.

Buyers’ Guide Search Engine Directly Links You to MJSA Members
The new Buyers’ Guide Online, formerly known as ReferralNet, provides access to more than 10,000 products from MJSA members, all of which are now searchable by keyword, city and state, or product type. The site also enables you to e-mail members for more information about a specific product or service, or go directly to a member’s Web site.

Expanded Government Affairs Section
You can become directly involved with Washington’s legislative activities with the new MJSA government affairs page. Obtain government updates on the latest issues, from the USA PATRIOT Act to the Kimberley Process Certification. You will also find a complete contact list of U.S. senators and representatives and links to prominent industry-related national and international agencies.

InfoCenter Provides Wealth of Industry Information and Discounts
MJSA InfoCenter enables you to order MJSA publications, as well as books and videos from leading industry publishers, all at a member discount. It also features an AJM Magazine article index, links to industry organizations and technical resources, and the latest precious metal prices.

MJSA Centennial Section
This special section includes a brief decade-by-decade history of the association and listings of MJSA centennial sponsors and Anniversary Clubs. You can also access AJM’s “Century of Service,” a continuing series of AJM articles taking an in-depth look at the history of MJSA.

Additional New Features
The expanded Trade Show section includes a downloadable version of the MJSA/AJM Events Calendar and the latest information on MJSA shows and special events. New features to the AJM section include an archive of the popular Trade Tips column and expanded Web resources complementing the magazine’s monthly feature articles.

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MJSA is a national jewelry trade association representing 1,500 members. MJSA’s mission is to unite and empower our members to advance the jewelry manufacturing industry. To learn more about MJSA and its trade publication, AJM Magazine, visit www.mjsainc.com and www.ajm-magazine.com.