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NORWALK, Conn.—Show management reported that over 16,300 eye care professionals and buyers have registered for International Vision Expo West, to be held Oct. 7-9 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. These pre-registration figures show an increase of nearly six percent over pre-registration figures one week prior to the 2009 show, a statement said. The pre-registration figures of 16,300 attendees include more than 3,800 registrants for the continuing education program. In addition, 13 percent of the pre-registered attendees are international guests. “With one week before International Vision Expo West we are very excited to have such strong pre-registration figures and are confident that those attending the show will be pleased with the new programs and updates we’ve put in place this year,” said Tom Loughran, vice president for Reed Exhibitions. “We look forward to welcoming the entire optical industry to Las Vegas next week.” For more information and to register, visit VisionExpoWest.com.

NORWALK, Conn.— Show management reports that over 8,400 eyecare professionals and buyers have registered for the upcoming International Vision Expo West, representing an increase of nearly 10 percent over pre-registration figures for the same time period in 2009, five weeks prior to the start of the show. Currently, optometrists and buyers make up 40 percent of the attendee base and 67 percent of all pre-registered attendees hail from independent professional practices. In addition, approximately 60 percent of pre-registrants are returning attendees, according to show organizers. “At just about five weeks left to go before International Vision Expo West we are making great progress with pre-registration,” said Tom Loughran, vice president for Reed Exhibitions. “With the new board certification review courses, an opening night party and over 290 show specials, attending International Vision Expo West is a valuable investment for eye care professionals.” Vision Expo West will be held Oct. 7 to 9 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. Attendees making hotel and travel reservations can take advantage of special discounts this week by booking through...

MELVILLE, N.Y.—Marchon is teaming up again with The EyeRock Band raise funds for optical non-profit organizations in Las Vegas during Vision Expo West. The annual event, which attracts between 7,000 and 9,000 attendees, will benefit The Guide Dog Foundation and Optometry Giving Sight, and will take place at the 22-acre Flamingo Hilton Gardens on Friday, Oct. 8, from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. “The EyeRock Band,” consisting of musicians from the optical industry appeared at Marchon’s party in 2009, marking the first time the company invited sponsors to participate,” said Donna Rollins, vice president of U.S. sales operations for Marchon. “The industry responded enthusiastically generating $50,000 in contributions. The party was as usual, a really fun evening …it was truly a ‘fun raiser.’” In addition to “The EyeRock band”, the Marchon party will also feature a laser light show, DJ dancin , and “A Tribute to Neil Diamond” at the Flamingo Pool from 10:00 to 11:00 p.m. All attendees and exhibitors at International Vision Expo West are invited to the admission free party. Guests will receive one complimentary cocktail or two soft drinks. Tickets for additional...

LOUISVILLE, KY, August 20, 2010 – The Kenmark Group is celebrating the release of a capsule collection of Fabu-Lilly new frames in its Lilly Pulitzer collection with the following Show Specials for customers attending Vision Expo West: Enter to Win a Lilly Pulitzer Bicycle Cruise over to Kenmark Booth #14039 to enter to win a Lilly Pulitzer Bicycle!  To celebrate the release of new Lilly Pulitzer frames, Kenmark will be giving away a Lilly Pulitzer Bicycle to one lucky customer!  With flip-flop-friendly pedals, a step-through frame that flatters your favorite skirt, and casual, curvy cruiser lines, this is the bike for blue sky days.  This Van Dessel cruiser is a single speed bicycle adorned with Lilly Pulitzer floral graphics.  At beaches, around town, along boardwalks, to farmer’s markets, to wherever your stylish life takes you, on lucky customer will travel in graceful comfort and Lilly Pulitzer style! No purchase necessary. FREE Reusable Market Tote from Lilly Pulitzer All attendees will receive one FREE Reusable Market Tote from Lilly Pulitzer upon entering the Vision Expo West Exhibitor Hall.  Each Lilly Pulitzer Tote is tagged with a card for customers to fill...

Luxottica will return to active participation in International Vision Expo West. The show’s organizers and Luxottica said that the company will sponsor the Visionomics continuing education program at this year’s show and will have a presence on the exhibit floor. “International Vision Expo West provides us with an outstanding opportunity to reach out to our wholesale partners on so many levels,” said Andrea Dorigo, executive vice president of Luxottica. “This year, we are especially delighted to be the sole sponsor of Visionomics, International Vision Expo West’s premier educational forum. It is the next step in strengthening our commitment to the growth and success of eye care professionals.” Visionomics is a business-based educational program featuring 15 courses designed to identify new opportunities and increase efficiencies for eye care professionals. The courses will be held over a four day period and will encompass 23 hours of training.Each COPE- and ABO-accredited course is focused on developing business principles, with topics ranging from ways to increase profits and new marketing techniques, staff management tactics and staff compensation, a statement...