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Dayton, Ohio – August 4, 2009 –Jewelry designer, Lisa Adkinson of Lisa Robin Jewelry, was recently honored as a Top 10 Copper Circle Finalist in a national annual competition for emerging designers. The Jewelry Design Business Development Grant program sponsored by industry supplier Halstead Bead Inc. awards cash grants and valuable business plan assistance to jewelry entrepreneurs. Adkinson will be paired with an established jewelry design mentor through the award’s business development program.
The designs are taken from the designer’s interests; travel, architecture, culture, design, classic symbols and patterns. Each design reflects the emotional and spiritual connection she feels to the experience and by transforming the designs into sterling silver and semi-precious gemstone jewelry, Lisa can share her experiences with the wearer. Lisa Robin Jewelry can be found online at http://www.lisarobinjewelry.com.
Lisa Robin’s signature pattern Portale, (Italian for door or portal) was inspired by a wrought iron lintel above a doorway on a quiet street in Florence, Italy. Doorways frequently appear as a metaphor for change which is personally significant for Lisa as she begins this new business.
The Lisa Robin debut collection uses the Portale design combined with a contemporary take on a paisley pattern, which originated as a symbol of renewal in Babylon as long as 3,000 years ago. “It isvery gratifying to gain national recognition, especially after having just launched The Paisley Collection in February, 2009.” said designer, Lisa Adkinson.
Adkinson left her marketing and management consulting practice a year ago to return to her design roots. Lisa owned an interiors firm in Cincinnati, Ohio for 10 years before her interest in business led her to providing strategic planning to small businesses and the healthcare industry. As a creative outlet, she began her jewelry career by re-making jewelry she inherited from her grandmother into updated, contemporary designs.
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Adkinson was chosen as a finalist out of a highly competitive field of submissions from all over the United States. “Lisa brings great experience and marketing savvy to this new venture along will beautiful jewelry designs for everyday wear,” said competition judge Hilary Scott.
Entrants in the competition were required to submit a design portfolio, a full business plan, and written answers to several specific questions. The program is designed to support the dreams of talented jewelry artisans and encourage sound business practices as they build their small businesses. Detailed results and more information on the award are available at www.HalsteadBead.com/Grant.
Contact:
Lisa Adkinson
Lisa Robin Jewelry
7041 Corporate Way, Centerville, Ohio 45459
513-702-6884
Lisa @Lisarobinjewelry.com