By Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 12:27 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—
The Vision Council and
RX, organizers of Vision Expo, have announced that submissions are now being accepted for the 5th Annual OPTImum Retail Award scheduled to be presented at Vision Expo East on Friday, March 17 in New York City. Businesses in the independent optical retail market are encouraged to submit their stories for consideration by February 8, 2023. Launched in 2018, the OPTImum Retail Award was designed to celebrate the importance of independent boutique retailers in the optical industry.
By Staff
Thursday, January 26, 2023 12:27 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Where eyecare meets eyewear, and education, fashion and innovation mingle, Vision Expo East 2023 is on track to be the largest optical gathering the industry has experienced in years, according to show organizers
The Vision Council and
RX. Vision Expo East 2023 will take place March 16–19 at the Javits Center in New York City, with the show’s educational program, together with OptiCon@Vision Expo, opening Thursday, March 16 and the Exhibit Hall opening Friday, March 17, 2023.
By Staff
Thursday, January 12, 2023 12:30 AM
AUSTIN, Texas—The Vision Council’s 2023 Executive Summit kicked off on Monday, January 9 with a welcome reception hosted by Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council, and continued through Wednesday, January 11, according to an announcement from the association. In addition, on Tuesday, January 10, The Vision Council inducted its 2023 board of directors during the association’s Annual Business Meeting. For more information on The Vision Council’s governance and to access the full board of directors list click
here.
By Staff
Tuesday, December 27, 2022 12:21 AM
PIEVE DI CADORE, Italy—The Italian Optical Goods Manufacturers’ Association general meeting was held earlier this month at the Eyewear Museum of Pieve di Cadore to take stock of the eyewear industry's performance and review the forecast for the coming months in Italy and internationally.
By Staff
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 12:33 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—
The Vision Council has announced a new organizational structure, including new hires in the trade association’s membership, marketing and communications, and market research departments, as well as staff promotions within the membership and government relations teams. “Our commitment to the vision care industry has never been stronger and I’m so pleased to welcome new hires and reward existing staff as we look ahead to a new year, with big plans on the horizon,” said Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council. “Exceedingly talented with an impressive range of experience and expertise, these additions will empower us to deliver on our mission to promote growth, foster community-building and engage with key stakeholders in support of better vision for better lives.”
By Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 12:24 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Conference and Exhibit Hall Registration opens today for
Vision Expo East 2023, taking place March 16-19, 2023 in New York City at the Javits Center. The show’s organizers,
The Vision Council and
RX, are planning a robust Show experience, including a reimagined Show Floor layout, engaging programming and a premier education program. To register for Vision Expo East 2023, click
here. The Show’s conference program, developed by the
Education Planning Committee together with the
OptiCon Advisory Board, will open Thursday, March 16, and the Exhibit Hall will open Friday, March 17.
By Staff
Thursday, November 17, 2022 12:21 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—As the Secretariat to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z80 Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) for Ophthalmic Optics, The Vision Council has announced the appointment of two new subcommittee chairs.
By Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022 12:30 AM
NEW YORK—The
Accessories Council announced the winners for their 4th annual Design Excellence Awards at the Fashionphile offices late yesterday. Building on its history of honoring individuals and companies, the Accessories Council launched the Design Excellence Awards in 2019 to expand the recognition of outstanding products.
By Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022 12:15 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Vision Council today announce two additional keynote speakers—Johnny Taylor Jr., President & CEO of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Jade Simmons, rockstar concert pianist—for the upcoming
2023 Executive Summit, taking place January 9–11, 2023 at a new host site, the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, an iconic Texas Hill Country luxury resort just outside of downtown Austin, Texas.
By Staff
Friday, October 14, 2022 12:15 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Vision Council is honoring the life and work of George Chao, a longtime member of The Vision Council and respected industry leader, who passed away last week at the age of 87 after a long and hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s disease. “George Chao was a pivotal leader in the optical industry for many decades and he will be missed by many,” said Tibor Gross, Sunglass and Reader Division liaison at The Vision Council.
By Staff
Thursday, October 6, 2022 12:18 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Vision Council announced that registration is now open for the
2023 Executive Summit, taking place January 9-11, 2023 at a new host site, the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, an iconic Texas Hill Country luxury resort just outside of downtown Austin, Texas. “The Executive Summit will gather the leaders of the optical industry to kick off 2023 and set the agenda for a successful year ahead,” said Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council.
By Staff
Monday, October 3, 2022 12:24 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—In a communication sent to
The Vision Council members on Friday morning, CEO Ashley Mills announced the departure of Maureen Beddis, The Vision Council’s executive vice president, Membership & Strategic Initiatives.
By Staff
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 12:27 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Vision Expo West 2022 concluded on Saturday, September 17. The four-day event, which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from Sept. 14-17 at The Venetian Convention Center & Expo, brought together thousands of members of the industry together. “It was amazing to see the full scope of the vision care industry come together in Las Vegas last week, both on and off the Show Floor,” said Fran Pennella, vice president, Visio Expo, at
RX, co-organizer of Vision Expo.
By Staff
Saturday, September 17, 2022 12:30 AM
As Vision Expo West 2022 wraps up today, the organizers of Vision Expo,
The Vision Council and
RX, would like to thank all supporters, attendees and exhibitors for their enthusiasm, hard work and commitment that has made the Show so successful. Today, students and young professionals are encouraged to check out the Career Zone-Student Lounge from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Located in The Union, Booth #U23019, the Career Zone-Student Lounge is a central hub for students and young professionals to network with participating companies, all of which are actively recruiting and seeking new talent. The Career Zone-Student Lounge will also host some special events including: