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Eyewear Company and Charity Win Gold Business Awards

Adlens, UK-based makers of adjustable focus eyewear, won Gold in the 12th annual International Business Awards, in the category of Best New Product or Service – Consumer Product. The IBA are part of the “Stevie Awards”, described as the Oscars of the business community.

In addition, HelpMeSee, a charity dedicated to eliminating blindness caused by untreated cataracts in the developing world, won Gold in the category of Best Email Newsletter, as well as a Silver and two Bronze awards for their social media outreach.

The IBA award presentation gala will take place in Toronto on October 23rd at the Ritz-Carlton hotel.

Further Information: http://www.stevieawards.com/pubs/iba/awards/408_2219_25801.cfm

Local Eye Site Brings #1 Job Site to Canada

Local Eye Site, the #1 eye care jobs site is partnering with VuePoint IDS, publishers of Optik and InfoClip.ca to bring the premier job posting service to the Canadian market.

Local Eye Site, focused exclusively in eye care, have partnered with the best-known associations and publications for Optometry, Opticianry, and Ophthalmology professionals; including Vision Expo East and West, Review of Optometry, Vision Monday, SECO International, The Optician’s Association of America, NROS (National Federation of Opticianry Schools) and JCAHPO (Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology) and CSOMP (Canadian Society of Ophthalmic Medical Personnel).

“We’re pleased to be partnered with Local Eye Site, as the #1 job site for vision care and facilitate the availability for this excellent service for the Canadian industry.”, remarked David Pietrobon, President of VuePoint. Local Eye Sites’ power network will elevate the presence of job postings of Canadian employers seeking new candidates.

Brad McCorkle, Founder and President of Local Eye Site, looks forward to bringing the company’s robust technology to Canada. “VuePoint’s digital publication and network of affiliations will bring higher visibility for Canadian job seekers and employers alike,” enthused McCorkle.

The service is available with an outstanding introductory offer; $75 US per job posting per month for a single job, and even more attractive pricing for higher volume purchasers. Simply visit www.Local Eye Site.com/canada to get started.

Canadian jobs posted using the promotion code CANADA2015 will automatically receive the Canadian Introductory pricing special.

Keep it Simple: New Mexx Junior Styles

It’s back to school season! Two new acetate styles, in four different colour options, are now available for boys and girls. The girls’ version (style 5649) has a front made from sheet acetate and wide metal temples with the Mexx logo cut out of them. Your children will look all grown up! The colour combinations will show this too – those who like to be flashy can choose frames in iridescent fuchsia-violet or turquoise-blue, though we also have a cool crystal black. The boys’ style (style 5650) has an uncomplicated acetate front, brushed surfaces with an imitation wood effect and plain acetate temples.

The new styles belong to the growing Mexx Junior range. Size, bridge fit and temple length are optimised for young and petite faces. Currently, the Mexx Junior Collection includes 18 corrective eyewear styles.

Distributed by Lanctôt: www.rlanctot.com

Optical Giants Make Forbes 2015 Top Global Innovators List

Based on the value placed on expectations of future innovation (new products, services and markets), Forbes ranked Essilor and Luxottica #62 and #65 respectively on the 2015 edition of their annual list of top 100 innovative companies. Quebec based Valeant Pharmaceuticals, parent of Bausch & Lomb, ranked #31.

In order to make the list, companies had to reach $10 Billion market capitalization and have at least 2.5% of revenue spent on R&D. US-based TESLA Motors ranked #1.

Source:
http://www.forbes.com/innovative-companies/list/#tab:rank

Via Spiga Introduces Two New Models

Zyloware’s Via Spiga launches Gianna, an elegant oval frame designed for the classic woman in mind; showcasing digitally etched python print on the temples to give this frame a modern flair. The model is designed in a double-layer zyl, black over white and burgundy over blue, adding both strength and beauty in its depth of colour.

Mirabella is a frame that every woman will love, beginning with its matte stainless steel front continuing on to its modern python etched zyl temple. The frame front is a stunning flat sheet metal top with a wire bottom that will allow the frame to showcase the individual’s eye creating an exceptional balance of presence on the wearer’s face.

Via Spiga is distributed by Infinity Optical: http://infinityoptical.ca

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