Opti-Port By John Sailer Monday, February 13, 2012 12:08 AM RELATED CONTENT Finding Strength in Numbers Making the Choice: Vital Stats on ECP Alliances and Buying Groups *VM Web EXCLUSIVE: "Membership Has Its Benefits," Say ECPs in Buying Groups and ECP Alliances The Alliance Block Buying Group C & E Vision/Vision West Independent Doctors of Optometric Care (IDOC) Prima Eye Group Primary Eyecare Network (PEN) Professional Eye Care Associates of America (PECAA) Professional Eyecare Resources Co-op (PERC) OD Excellence Villavecchia Buying Group Vision Source Opti-Port Founded: 2011 Owners: Jim Edwards Contact: www.optiport.com; (314) 743-0781 Programs: group purchasing; technology, education, training and marketing solutions Events: spring and fall conferences Members: 650 Focus for 2012: continued membership growth; refining and expanding services, particularly through technology, education and training