(October 24, 2008 – Flemington, NJ)
Roman Jewelers of Flemington and Bridgewater Commons Mall was named a semi-finalist for the 2008 New Jersey Family Business Award. The major sponsors of the award included NJ Monthly Magazine, PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., and the Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Roman Jewelers was recognized in the category for businesses with annual sales of up to $10 million and was the only company in Hunterdon County to receive this honor.
The award ceremony took place on October 7, 2008, at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston, New Jersey. Nina Mitchell Wells, Secretary of State for New Jersey, delivered the opening remarks at the award luncheon. Brenda Blackmon, co-anchor of “My 9 News” on WOR-TV, served as master of ceremonies.
The Shor family, owners of Roman Jewelers, also received a personal letter of congratulations from New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine in acknowledgment of the award.
The year 2008 marked the sixteenth anniversary of the New Jersey Family Business of the Year Award. A total of 47 New Jersey companies were nominated for the competition. Winners were selected based on extensive criteria, including the number of family generations involved in the business, innovation, longevity, ability to overcome challenges, overall success, and community involvement.
Roman Jewelers is a fourth-generation family business that began at the end of the 19th century in Russia, founded by Roman Shor’s grandfather, Jacob. Roman’s father continued the business in Russia before Roman and Sophie Shor emigrated to Flemington, New Jersey, where they opened their business in 1989.
Their daughter, Lucy Zimmerman, serves as general manager for both the Flemington and Bridgewater locations and represents the fourth generation of Roman Jewelers.
Roman Jewelers is a family-owned and operated jewelry store with locations in Flemington and the Bridgewater Commons Shopping Mall in Bridgewater. The store specializes in custom jewelry design, fine jewelry including diamond and bridal jewelry, designer jewelry, and jewelry repairs. The Flemington location also offers a wide selection of fine Swiss watches.
For more information, visit www.romanjewelers.com.
Contact:
Sheila Palka, Marketing Director
Roman Jewelers
Telephone: 908-237-1223
sheila@romanjewelers.com
