Officer Spotlight
Melony Ramsey
Ram-Z Exchange opened in 1988 on Elmwood Avenue. By 2007, they had outgrown that location, so everything was moved to 205 Farabee Drive North. In 2009, the name was changed to RamZs Emporium- “a store with a huge variety of merchandise under one roof”. It became a place “Where you’ll find things you didn’t know you needed, but now you desperately want”. While many new things arrive daily, some are so unusual that you would never expect to see them in Lafayette.
In 9,000 sq. ft. of space, there are over 130 displays of fine jewelry, coins for collectors and investors, antiques and collectibles, guitars and some electronics as well as firearms for hunting or protection. They repair treasured jewelry and miscellaneous items at their store daily (it isn’t sent out). RamZs can also custom design a new jewelry piece to meet your satisfaction. People also come to them in need of some cash so they became the oldest licensed pawnbroker in 1990, giving loans to those in need during crisis times. Notary service is also available.
December of 2007, they won the Small Business of the Month award. Melony later served on the committee and became co-chairman. Currently serving on the Greater Lafayette Commerce Education Committee, she really enjoys helping with Golden Apple Award selections. Being in AWBO for several years and on the board has been a favorite thing because she’s learned so much, developed many friendships and found several members who have given her help in many ways.
Stop and see RamZs Emporium. With 17 staff members, RamZs is still family owned and operated.
Melony Ramsey, RamZs Co-Owner
AWBO President Elect
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Why I Like AWBO...
By: Susannah Hall-Justice, Hall-Justice Law Firm
"AWBO is a great place to learn from speakers and fellow business owners while enjoying lunch. A business can always be improved and this is a fun way of learning how to do it."
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AWBO meets at Noon on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the MCL Restaurant
& Bakery in
West Lafayette.
(Excluding June)
Visitors are always welcome. No registration is necessary and visitors may attend twice at no charge before becoming a member.
Arrive at 11:30 to enjoy lunch and networking time.
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