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November 11, 2015April 24, 2018

Vision Institute Packs In ODs for a 20 Hour CE Marathon

The Vision Institute of Canada announced attendance of 335 for their Annual Conference November 6-8 in Markham, Ontario. The conference packed 20 hours of high quality Category A Continuing Education credits, a Town Hall Meeting and Reception hosted by the College of Optometrists of Ontario, 6 hours of CAO approved Optometric Assistants Program, the Vision and Eye Health Book Store and Silent Auction, and not to mention a 3 hour jam-packed trade floor with 41 industry suppliers presenting their products and services.

Dr. Paul Chris, Executive Director of the Vision Institute was very pleased with the event, “Each year we’re able to attract outstanding speakers, and deliver an extraordinary program. The feedback from this year’s event is very gratifying.” Dr. Chris also appreciated the full support of the supplier community. “Our booth space was sold out in April this year, and we couldn’t fulfill all the requests.”

An online photo gallery of the event is available at Events@Optik. (events.optikdigital.ca) to refresh attendees or to catch the atmosphere for those unable to attend this year.

VuePoint iDS Inc., were proud to support the Institute in its communication strategy as Official Media Partner.

November 10, 2015April 24, 2018

5 Key Reasons to Recruit (and Search) During the Holidays

Slowing down recruitment activities during the holiday season is likely a tactical error. The holidays provide a great opportunity to catch candidates in career change mode. Here are five key reasons why you should actively recruit during the holiday season.

Holidays are prime time for exploring, reflection and change. With the workload slowing down, prospects have more slack time to explore, return calls and conduct online research on new opportunities. Also, the holidays offer more plausible excuses to skip out and attend that key interview.

Stand out with less competition. Don’t follow the crowd. Ads tend to slow down during the period, creating a less crowded environment for your ad to stand out.

Hiring managers have greater availability. Fewer meetings and out of town travel make hiring managers more readily available for interviews. The season also offers a great opportunity to showcase your office culture at its best with the holiday spirit on full display.

Everyone is thinking about money. Year end is often when bonuses are paid and next year salary discussion is raised. These discussions might put undervalued prospects more into play. The hiring managers by now have next years’ budget numbers and can get a good head start on the upcoming fiscal year.

Candidates are more active on social media. Prospects use free time in December to update social media content, LinkedIn profiles, and resumes. They are ready to begin a job search. They’re engaged social media, making it easier to find jobs and you as a prospective employer.

Successful recruitment requires a full time, 12-month effort, and that 12^th month might just be the most productive.

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November 10, 2015April 24, 2018

Gerry Chevalier Receives CNIB Honour

Gerry Chevalier recently won the CNIB Arthur Napier Magill award for his outstanding accomplishment in service to Canadians who are blind or partially sighted.

Gerry Chevalier has been a CNIB volunteer for 20 years. He is a former member of the organization’s Board of Directors and was chair of the CNIB Library Board of Directors. Furthermore, he was one of the earliest champions of the CNIB digital library and DAISY digital talking book player.

As a person living with vision loss caused by retinitis pigmentosa, he was also brand manager of HumanWare’s Victor Reader line of digital talking book players.

Now retired, he continues to be involved with CNIB, namely by designing webinars for library members and by advising those who are responsible for answering technological questions.

For further information: http://www.cnib.ca/en/news/Pages/20151023Gerry-Chevalier-Receives-Arthur-Napier-Magill-Distinguished-Service-Award.aspx

November 9, 2015April 24, 2018

Aspire Eyewear Spared no Expense to Detail in its Latest Release

The latest Aspire collection from ClearVision releases six new models for both the fashion forward man and woman. Ensuring exquisite quality and enhancing their barely there fit and feel, Aspire utilizes the use of SDN-4 as well as TR-90 throughout their collection. For the hard to fit individual, the latest men’s frame is designed in a 58 eye size and the women’s counterpart is the ever needed 47 eye.

Distributed by Centennial Optical: www.centennialoptical.com

November 6, 2015April 24, 2018

Accessories Council Honours Marchon President with ACE Leadership Award

The Accessories Council honoured Claudio Gottardi, President and CEO of Marchon Eyewear, at the 19^th annual Accessories Council Excellence Awards (ACE Awards) November 2nd at Cipriani 42^nd Street in New York City. Gottardi received this year’s Leadership Award, which was introduced by Diane von Furstenberg, and presented by his son Matteo Gottardi, Founder and Creative Director of W.R.K. Clothing and Design Studio.

The ACE Awards are the hallmark event for the council which serves the $50 billion a year accessories industry. Honorees were selected for making significant contributions to furthering the awareness and use of accessories and were nominated and voted upon by their peers in the accessory industry, retailers, the Accessories Council Board of Directors and the fashion press.

*Left to right on photo: CEO of Lacoste North America – Joelle Grunberg, VSP Board Member – Rob Lynch, Real Estate Developer and Entrepreneur – Ivanka Trump, President & CEO of Marchon Eyewear – Claudio Gottardi, and Creative Director for Calvin Klein – Ulrich Grimm

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Explore the challenges of managing multiple optometry practices across provinces. Learn strategies for financial oversight, delegating to trusted teams, and overcoming imposter syndrome.

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SightGlass Vision has released 24-month clinical data showing that its DOT lenses reduced myopia progression by more than 1.00 diopter on average in young Chinese children.

Learn More

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Ming’s Optical has been named the exclusive Canadian optical industry distributor for Rokid smart glasses, introducing AI smart glasses with in-lens display technology to the Canadian market.

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Explore the challenges of managing multiple optometry practices across provinces. Learn strategies for financial oversight, delegating to trusted teams, and overcoming imposter syndrome.

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SightGlass Vision has released 24-month clinical data showing that its DOT lenses reduced myopia progression by more than 1.00 diopter on average in young Chinese children.

Learn More

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