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The Vision Council is a non-profit trade association that serves member companies in diverse segments of the optical industry, from family-owned businesses to global companies. Access The Vision Council’s press releases below. For media inquiries, please reach out to Chelsea Pillsbury at cpillsbury@thevisioncouncil.org.

Latest News From The Vision Council

The Vision Council Launches 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Survey

Alexandria, VA – Nov. 9, 2020 – The Vision Council today announces the launch of the 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Survey. Developed in partnership with Nonprofit HR, one of the leading full-service…

Organizers of Vision Expo Announce New Dates for Vision Expo East 2021: May 25–28, 2021 at the Javits Center

Alexandria, VA – Oct. 1, 2020 – The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, organizers of Vision Expo, today announce that Vision Expo East 2021, originally scheduled to take place from March 18–21, will now take place May 25–28, 2021 (Education: May 25–28; Exhibition: May 26–28)…

The Vision Council Launches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force

Alexandria, VA – Sept. 14, 2020 – The Vision Council today announces the launch of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force. The task force launch is part of the organization’s larger brand reimagination focused on community-building and industry growth and follows The…

The Vision Council Launches New Brand Identity and Member-Focused Website

Alexandria, VA – September 8, 2020Rebrand Illustrates The Vision Council’s Commitment to the Success of Members; New Website Provides a More Effective Platform for the Organization to Serve the Vision Care Industry

The Vision Council, the non-profit…

Vision Expo to Host Virtual Career Zone Event on September 22

Alexandria, VA – Aug. 27, 2020 – Vision Expo today announces plans to host the Virtual Career Zone, a virtual networking event designed to connect young…

The Vision Council Releases 2019 VisionWatch Cataract Report

Alexandria, VA – July 31, 2020 – The Vision Council recently released the results of the 2019 VisionWatch Cataract Report. Conducted in December 2019, the study measures changes in consumer behavior related to vision and vision correction after undergoing cataract surgery. The…

Vision Expo Announces Topic for July 22 Virtual EYE2EYE Series Coffee Talk: Open Your Eyes! What Allyship of Diversity & Inclusion Looks Like

Alexandria, VA – July 16, 2020 – On Wednesday, July 22 at 12:15 p.m. EDT, The Vision Council and Vision Expo will host Open Your Eyes! What Allyship of Diversity & Inclusion Looks Like as part of the…

The Vision Council Raises $38,100 Through the Open Your Eyes Frame Vendue

Alexandria, VA – June 30, 2020 – The Vision Council is pleased to announce that the organization’s Open Your Eyes Frame Vendue has raised $38,…

The Vision Council Announces Open Your Eyes Frame Auction

Alexandria, VA – June 17, 2020 – The Vision Council today announces the Open Your Eyes Frame Auction, a virtual auction during which frames with special significance designed by leading independent eyewear designers will be auctioned off to support two charities, the…

The Vision Council Honors One of Organization's Founders, Alan Ritter

Alexandria, VA – June 16, 2020 –The Vision Council is honoring the life and work of Alan Ritter, one of the founders of the organization who passed away last week. Ritter was one of the original founders of The Vision Council, serving as its first president in 1986, and a…