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“This was a great event. It’s rare to get the top executives of so many companies in the industry together in one room.”
--Art Salas, Costco Wholesale

“The Summit touched on some of the most important issues facing the optical business. And once again, it was a good chance to meet and talk with industry peers.”
--Reade Fahs, National Vision

Managed Care
“I’m most interested in hearing Rob Lynch of VSP. They’ve already changed their business model by buying labs. They’re expanding their reach, and are more interested in vertical integration.”
--Steve Swalgen, Santinelli International

The Luxury Segment
“Luxottica owns the world. When they speak, it’s important to hear what they’ve got to say.”
--Shelly Goldman, Eye King

The Technology Presentation
“The technology presentation endorses, reinforces and validates what we’ve been doing for 10 years. I think the speakers were dead on and I agree with the statement that ‘The risk is in not participating.’”
--Dhavid Cooper, FramesDirect.com.

“I wish there was more information on how technology relates to smaller-sized companies. Like how you can get the best bang for your buck when it comes to capital and manpower. I took a lot of notes and the discussion generated a lot of questions and that’s a good thing.”
--Andrea Gluck, Eyewear Designs

The Big Picture
 “The whole thing was great. The four topics all tied together well. Action sports is the fastest growing opportunity in the industry but the fashion retail offered us a different perspective. If we all gain a better perspective on the business then business will improve even further.”
--Timothy Swartz, FGXI - Quantum Optics

“As a company which prides itself on staying connected, this meeting allows us to stay current with other leaders. It also gives us a broader vision of what’s ahead.”
--Mike Hundert, Rem ■