Meryl Manin Attends
Tennessee IJO Conference
10/5/11
Meryl Manin, owner of Grono & Christie Jewelers recently attended educational seminars, workshops and courses at the Independent Jewelers Organization’s Fall Buying and Seminar Conference in Nashville, Tenn.

Manin had the opportunity to preview the new lines of more than 150 top jewelry manufacturers and designers, many of which are exclusive to Master IJO Jewelers. She selected items for the fall that she said will delight customers.

“Attending the IJO conference gives us a competitive edge by keeping up to date with the newest trends and happenings in the jewelry industry,” said Manin. The keynote speaker was retired New York Jets player Dennis Byrd, who recovered from a serious neck injury that ended his NFL career.

IJO is a buying group and educational organization of retail jewelers with almost 900 members. Grono & Christie Jewelers is a Master IJO Jeweler.