Tell me about Josephs Jewelers.
Two years ago downtown Josephs moved it’s location to 215 10th Street, street level in the new Davis Brown Tower Building. The store offers free parking to their customers in the building and it is also connected to the skywalk. Josephs Jewelers consists of three family-owned and operated jewelry stores in the Greater Des Moines area. For nearly 140 years, Josephs stands out in the jewelry industry with their standards of ethics, quality, professionalism and education. Offering quality merchandise at competitive prices with unmatched personal services Josephs offers the downtown employees a treasure for their gift or self-purchasing. From a $25 silver necklace to the several thousand-dollar diamond, we are here for you.
Why do you enjoy being downtown?
I have a sense of pride because the original Josephs was downtown. In my 30 years with Josephs, I have seen downtown make significant improvements in areas of work, play, living, education and beautification
What is the best professional advice you have received?
Be enthusiastic and optimistic. If you are passionate about what you are doing, others will catch your enthusiasm and get involved.
What constitutes a good life?
Give more than you receive and remember to have some fun.
What do you read?
The daily Register, trade and fashion magazines and occasionally a leadership book or biography.
Why did you become a member of the Downtown Chamber?
There is a synergy of a blend of ages and talents in the people downtown…the Chamber is an example of this.
Who is a person people should get to know downtown?
The entire sales staff at downtown Josephs.
Finish this sentence: Downtown is…
…moving ahead with the right foot forward.
