Friday, August 8, 2008

Pittsford Chamber recognizes Cornell's as Business People of the Year by Jason Roberts, Marketing Director

(Rochester, New York) Pittsford Chamber of Commerce recognizes David and Olivia Cornell as Business People of the Year for 2008. Husband and wife for nearly twenty years, and in business together for just about as long, the Cornell's find the perfect balance between work and home life. Pittsford Chamber of Commerce recognize Cornell's Jewelers CEO David Cornell and Olivia Cornell, President, for their philanthropic work and leadership in the community.

Cornell's Jewelers began in 1923, by David's 101 year old father Harry Cornell. With wholesale offices in the Temple Building in Downtown Rochester, Harry began the business with an interest in deconstructing watches just so that he could find a way to put them together again. David, now a certified gemologist appraiser, transitioned his father's business from wholesale diamond selling to a retail establishment in in suburban Pittsford in 1996. In the time since, David and Olivia has grown the business to one of the best fifty jewelry retailers in the country. In 2007 Cornell's Jewelers was named favorite jewelry retail store by the New York State Jewelers Association.

Cornell's Jewelers features exclusive designs by Hearts on Fire, Chopard, Judith Ripka and more. The Pittsford, New York store is currently undergoing a multi-million dollar expansion, continuing unparalleled customer service, focused on the discerning client. A recipient of various industry awards, Cornell's is a couture store; an honor shared with only 125 stores in the country. Stop in today and discover why Cornell's Jewelers is ranked by JCK as one of the top fifty designer jewelry retailers in the country.

About the Author

Roberts, Cornell's Jewelers' Marketing Director, is a seasoned marketing and advertising professional.

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