(PRESS RELEASE) BRONX, NEW YORK – Jewelers for Children Hosts its annual Jewelers on the Fairway Golf Tournament at Trump Golf Links Ferry Point on Tuesday, July 24th.
The event raised over $40,000 for the Hope and Heroes Cancer Fund. Participants in the event were divided into teams of 3 or 4. The winning golf team at the event was comprised of Mathew Behnam of Samuel B, and Michael and Steven Lerche of Gold Star.
The event was once again a huge success thanks to Co-Chairs Larry Gordon from Shreeji Jewelry and Samir Mehta of Paras Diamond who put in countless hours of work a year to make sure this event continues to be a success.
As the industry’s charity, Jewelers for Children (JFC) is generously supported by those who create and sell fine jewelry and watches. Manufacturers, retail jewelers, trade associations, watch companies and those who provide professional services to the jewelry industry unite on behalf of children in need. All net proceeds exclusively benefit Hope and Heroes Cancer Fund. Hope and Heroes is dedicated to assisting children and their families being treated for pediatric cancer at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center.
Family Legacy, New Chapter: How Wilkerson Turns 89 Years of History Into Future Success
After 89 years of serving the Albany community, Harold Finkle Your Jeweler faced a pivotal decision. For third-generation owner Justin Finkle, the demanding hours of running a small business were taking precious time away from his young family. "After 23 years, I decided this was the time for me," Finkle explains. But closing a business with nearly nine decades of inventory and customer relationships isn't something easily managed alone.
Wilkerson's comprehensive approach transformed this challenging transition into a remarkable success story. Their strategic planning handled everything from advertising and social media to inventory management and staffing — elements that would overwhelm most jewelers attempting to navigate a closing sale independently.
The results speak volumes. "Wilkerson gave us three different tiers of potential goals," Finkle notes. "We've reached that third tier, that highest goal already, and we still have two weeks left of the sale." The partnership didn't just meet financial objectives—it exceeded them ahead of schedule.
