June is an exciting time! There’s a lot going on: Father’s Day, school graduations…and did you know June is one of the most popular months to “pop the question”?
If you’re running out of gift ideas, don’t fret- Les Gold can help!
Les stopped by Fox 2 News Detroit to appear on their morning news segment, “The Nine,” and share unique gift ideas for Dads, Grads, and more from Detroit’s biggest and baddest pawn shop, American Jewelry and Loan. Watch the video below:
Pawn Expo is the only national convention and trade show for the pawn industry, hosted annually by the National Pawnbroker’s Association in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This year, Seth Gold is proud to have accepted an invitation to serve as a panelist in an educational session titled “Building Your Digital Community“.
The panel, which includes Seth as well as another pawnbroker and a social media expert, will discuss how to move beyond basic social media and build a true presence online.
Pawn Expo, held July 9-11, offers pawnbrokers from across the nation the opportunity to network and learn from one another.
This year, Pawn Expo will host 16 educational sessions, as well as over 100 vendors at a trade show and social events for pawnbrokers to connect with one another.
Les Gold, founder & president of American Jewelry and Loan, is honored to receive a “Partner of the Year” award from Winning Futures, an organization who has been empowering high school students to succeed as adults in the workforce since 1994.
On May 15, 2019, over 300 students, staff, mentors, partners, and supporters gathered at the Winning Futures 25th Anniversary Awards Celebration. During the event, Les was recognized as Partner of the Year, along with Hamilton Chevrolet and Warren Consolidated Schools.
Les was named Partner of the Year for serving as emcee and helping to raise over 425,000.00 for the benefit of Winning Futures during their annual gala live auction fundraiser event, “Corks & Forks“.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary and presented by Lear Corporation, Winning Futures (WinningFutures.org) is a nationally recognized and award-winning expert in empowering high school students to succeed. Through their evidence-based and structured Workforce Prep program, students throughout metro Detroit are immersed in a four-year experiential curriculum that begins in tenth grade and continues through one year post high school. The program includes in-class mentoring, life skill development, goal setting, job readiness training, and career exploration. With help from volunteer mentors and partnerships with the business community, students are transformed into self-reliant, employable, and productive adults with defined academic and career goals, and highly desirable workforce skills. Since 1994, Winning Futures has positively impacted more than 49,000 students and awarded $1.9 million in scholarships.
On Friday, May 10, Les and Seth Gold visited Fox 2 Detroit‘s “The Nine” morning news segment to share some of their favorite treasures and unique gift ideas from American Jewelry & Loan.
The Golds also discussed new digital payment systems that customers can utilize for a more convenient pawn experience.
American Jewelry and Loan now offers fast, easy digital loan payments. Customers may use a self-service kiosk at the Detroit store to pay loan interest, pay off their loan and pick up their items, or pay on items in layaway. These transactions may also be made online.
“People want convenience. People want to do their transactions quickly, so they can get on with their day.” said Seth Gold, co-owner of American Jewelry and Loan.
Read more at Crain’s Detroit.
On March 22, pawnbrokers from across the nation gathered in Orange Beach, Alabama, to enjoy a weekend of learning and networking. Les Gold and Seth Gold were honored to give the keynote speech, “Telling The Story of Your Pawn Shop,” at the event.
They enjoyed an animated audience who asked great questions after their speech. Most of all, they enjoyed networking with and learning from other members of the pawnbroking industry.
They look forward to another weekend of learning from their fellow pawnbrokers at the Dixie Conference 2020!
On Thursday, March 7, 2019, Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan will hold its annual Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Live Auction Fundraiser.
Les Gold, president and founder of American Jewelry & Loan, is proud to participate as celebrity auctioneer for the live auction portion of the event.
The live auction event is a fundraiser for JA, who the Golds have partnered with to promote entrepreneurship and business skills in young people via The Gold Bank. The Gold Bank is a source for low-interest small business loans for students involved in the JA Company program, which teaches entrepreneurship to high school students. In order to receive a loan from The Gold Bank, students must present their business idea to a panel of business leaders, including the Golds.
This year’s induction ceremony and live auction will be held at beautiful Lovett Hall at The Henry Ford museum. The JA Business Hall of Fame honors business leaders in Southeastern Michigan who exemplify what JA hopes to teach and inspire in young people.
Les & Seth visited Fox 2 Detroit today to share some of this season’s hottest holiday gifts- all available at American Jewelry & Loan for far less than retail!
American Jewelry & Loan has been writing loans in Detroit for 40 years. It takes a lot to stay in business for that long- you need (among many other things) good sense, smarts, and a little luck.
Now, American Jewelry & Loan can you get the cash- AND the luck- that you need with our custom-made 40th Anniversary Good Luck Coin!
Made of 925 sterling silver, this coin was produced entirely in-house using the latest CAD design and 3D printing technology. Each coin will come with a business card signed by owner & president, Les Gold. What’s luckier than that?
Get your AJL 40th Anniversary Coin here!
