DMIA

Under incumbent President Stuart Samuels, the DMIA is undergoing a repositioning and rebranding process... Of course, the DMIA isn't just a business organization - it's a social one. It's always had a reputation as an informal, friendly, and open group, and many cherish it as a forum to meet other industry members and occasionally enjoy a fun social event. Paul Bialo, a former DMIA president, was known to have said that while social events have never been a big priority of the group, "We've had some real doozies."... In 1997, the DMIA played a crucial role in a now-famous IDMA resolution at the World Diamond Congress in Singapore, which declared: "Single-channel marketing has failed." It was a brave thing to do, as many DMIA officials were sightholders, and signing that resolution jeopardized their livelihood. Yet today, it's considered one of the milestones that led De Beers to reconsider the "single channel" concept.

Also known as: Diamond Manufacturers & Importers Association

Primary location: New York United States