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From the bottom of our hearts: THANK YOU for joining our annual OGI Eyewear National Sales Meeting! Our deepest appreciation goes to every OGI Eyewear Team member and Account Executive who put in the time and travel — from Canada to Texas, from New York to Oregon — to join us for three days in Minneapolis. Your sincere participation and commitment to safety made our event a success. During our time together, we reflected on the journey of the past year and looked towards the future. We had some great conversations, learned new things from each other, enjoyed some great food together and bonded as a team. From The Optical Foundry motto, Independence for Independents, to taking care of and supporting our employees, Account Executives, vendors and customers, we are laser focused on creating a successful partnership further for all. So continue to speak with us openly and honestly. Let us know how we can make your experience better. With our brands revitalized, our spirits refreshed, and our foundation of collaboration and teamwork stronger than ever, this year is set to be the best one yet. We hope you had fun and look forward to seeing you next year! #ogieyewear #ogifun2021 #ogi #salesteam #awards #meeting #salesmeeting #nationalsalesmeeting #eventoftheyear

OGI Eyewear wins 2021 Ultimate Partner Award Nomination! In many ways, the pandemic period proved to be transformative for OGI Eyewear, as we emerged like a phoenix to become an even stronger independent-centric organization. CEO Rob Rich summarizes: "I am so proud of the way our team responded to the call, stepping up to support not only each other, but our customers during this paradigm shift. We have taken the opportunity to reflect, to rethink our business and reaffirm our commitment to the independent optical retail channel." Read full Article at 20/20 magazine #TheOpticalFoundry #RobRich #DavidDuralde #IndependenceforIndependents #Eyewear #2020magazine #VisionMonday #2021UltimatePartnerAward #InthisTogether #EyeSeeYou #InnovativeEyewear #transformation #pandemic #covid19 #businessgoals

Join us for the new podcast episode with the Optical Journal, the most visited optical news and eyewear fashion website in the world! Daniel Feldman speaks with Rob Rich, David Duralde and Zachary Bidwell about the new OGI Eyewear! Listen to the podcast following this link: https://www.opticaljournal.com/the-new-ogi-eyewear-optical-journal-podcast/ #TheOpticalJournal #OpticalJournal #Opticians #TheNewOGIEyewear #RobRich #DavidDuralde #ZacBidwell #ogieyewear #oginews #IndependantOpticians

Join us for a supersized episode of Thrive with Confidence where the Advisors from Acquios Alliance talk with OGI Eyewear! Listen to the podcast following this link: https://thrivewithconfidence.buzzsprout.com/905305 "Tim Merrigan chats with Rob Rich, CEO, David Duralde, Chief Creative Officer, and Zac Bidwell, Sales Director with OGI Eyewear. They discuss how OGI has continued to keep independent private practices a priority, the color and shimmer that they bring to their lines to set them apart, and how they have been supporting practices through the pandemic. They are Independents for the Independent!" #AcquiosAlliance #Acquios #ThriveWithConfidence #RobRich #DavidDuralde #ZacBidwell #ogieyewear #oginews #IndependantOpticians

Date: Tuesday - November 24, 2020 Time of the Tradeshow 1:00PM - 6:00PM Pacific | 2:00PM - 7:00PM Mountain | 3:00PM - 8:00PM Central |4:00PM - 9:00PM Eastern | 5:00PM - 10:00PM Altantic Homepage: https://event-wizard.com/WEBFocusForwardNov24/0/welcome/ Focus Forward will get you inspired and energized as you interact with our members from across the country and hear from keynote speaker Peter Katz. You will have the opportunity to: - Participate in the BMO virtual tradeshow from your customized booth - Connect with members and practice staff from across country through group chat or 1-1 call - Attend Peter Katz Keynote Session OGI Eyewear is looking forward to welcome Canadian partners at a virtual trade show Focus Forward organized by Eye Recommend Group! Do not miss out on the special discounts and learn more about OGI Eyewear 2021 transformation at our virtual booth! Contact your OGI Account Executive or Customer Service Support at info@ogieyewear.com for more details! We are looking forward to see you at Focus Forward Event! Stay Glassy, OGI Eyewear Team #ogi#opticians #smallbusinesses #ogieyewear #seraphin #seraphinshimmer #redrose #bonvivant #scojonewyork #wearehereforyou #socialresponsibility #blog #eyewear #luxuryeyewear #premiumfashioneyewear #fashion #covid19 #businessupdate #oginews #news #press #eyerecommend #focusforward #exchange #peterkatz #canadianopticians #canada

The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is more relevant today than ever before, and OGI Eyewear is proud to celebrate his dream of equality, freedom, and racial justice as we strive for a better tomorrow. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, for us, is a time for great reflection. Before becoming a national holiday, King’s birthday was celebrated by many churches and community organizations across the country to honor his life of service and volunteerism, his powerful sermons and speeches, and to remember Dr. King as a champion of change who never lost sight of his goal – a nation and a world that ensured equal protection for all. OGI Eyewear shares Dr. King’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. We strive to uphold these values working with our business partners in our community and consider the content of character as paramount. We encourages our employees to vote and participate in this democracy, as Dr. King advocated, to value peace and tolerance and the desire to work together for positive change. In times of uncertainty, Dr. King’s example continues to inspire. His message was both a call to improve our communities and a call for each individual to participate and make a difference. Today, and for the entire month of January, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy of opening doors, inspiring dreams, and working toward an equitable future. As Dr. King said: “The time is always right to do what is right.” Martin Luther King’s impact on the world cannot be overstated or summed up in brief, so below we’ve included a list of recommendations from Shakespeare & Co bookstore in relation to suggested literature: Julian Bond, Julian Bond's Time to Teach: A History of the Southern Civil Rights Movement David Margolick, The Promise and the Dream: The untold Story of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy Martin Luther King, Kadir Nelson (illustrator) - I Have a Dream Book and CD. A picture book of Martin Luther King's iconic speech, with an audio CD included. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jesse Jackson (Afterword by), Why We Can't Wait Martin Luther King’s classic exploration of the events and forces behind the Civil Rights Movement—including his Letter from Birmingham Jail, April 16, 1963. Dr. Martin Luther King, A testament of Hope, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s essential thoughts on nonviolence, social policy, integration, black nationalism, the ethics of love and hope, and more. Clayborne Carson, The Autobiography of Martin Luther King. A compilation of published and unpublished work by MLK. John Meacham, John Lewis (Afterword by), His Truth is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope. An intimate and revealing portrait of civil rights icon and longtime U.S. congressman John Lewis John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, Nate Powell (Illustrator), March, Book I, II and III. A vivid first-hand account of John Lewis' lifelong struggle for civil and human rights, including his work with Martin Luther King. #mlkday #martinlutherkingjrday #martinlutherking #ogieyewear #oginews

We’re OGI Eyewear, part of the first wave of indie eyewear labels, established in 1997. Our Minnesota values are centered on community and small business. Since we partner exclusively with independent opticians, we know the landscape well. We know you’re looking for value, convenience and a steady flow of imaginative eyewear styles that unite fashion with commercial appeal. We’re a design house first, an innovator with a proven record of setting industry standards, of working with top tier manufacturers and suppliers to create new eyewear designs that stay ahead of the trends. Our releases are frequent, distinct, and tell a consistent story without overlapping existing styles across Brands. Each one of our Brands tells a unique story that identify and serve a captive audience.Think durable, handcrafted frames designed to appeal to a diverse range of lifestyles so your clients can connect with the perfect piece instead of feeling shoehorned into a more generalized look. We’ve got you covered on the tech end as well with a digital catalogue that features all our collections in full 3-D, a digital buyer’s portal for easy ordering, and our groundbreaking Virtual Try-On technology that allows your clients to see a set of frames on their face in real-time, from your office or at home on their Apple device. The technology is unsurpassed with Apple’s proprietary camera that can map and measure a face precisely and deliver a virtual fitting that scales perfectly on the face. Go ahead Turn your head every direction during the Try-on. Combined with our knowledgeable customer service team, fast and affordable shipping options, and a Dealer Partner Program that offers a range of discounts and benefits, and OGI Eyewear truly is the best all-around resource for fellow independents. An experienced leader. A bold trendsetter. An eyewear fashion house with digital solutions to streamline the retail end of your business and keep you and your clients connected. OGI Eyewear has a clear vision of the road ahead, and we want to invest in that journey together. #eyewear #fallrelease #ogieyewear #newcollection #newdesign #designer #ogi #seraphin #redrose #seraphinshimmer #scojonewyork #ogikids #opticalindustry

In this challenging time, it has never been more important that we are unified as a people and voice our opinions by exercising our right to vote.  This is not a statement about voting any one candidate, but this is a statement about just voting.  It is a precious right that so many have died for and so, so many of us take for granted. It is your duty as citizens to be active participants in this process.  Do not sit back and be a spectator of this current car crash of a political landscape that we are all currently witnessing!! The only way that we all can work together for change is to work together, regardless of what your political beliefs.  There is not one right and one wrong.  There must be mutual respect, working together and ultimately fairness for everyone. That only happens if you participate in the our democratic process.  Voice your choice. That is why, we are closing our offices on November 3rd, Election Day, and encouraging everyone in our company and community to exercise their right to vote. Work will not be your excuse for apathy at this time where apathy will be the ultimate demise of an equal and fair democracy. Emphatically, Rob Rich, CEO, OGI Eyewear #vote #elections #presidentialelections #voting #elections2020

HAPPENING NOW!! Come and visit OGI Eyewear virtual booth at Vision Source Exchange Insight.VisionSource.com! Experience EXCLUSIVE “Exchange” Deals on OGI Eyewear products Learn about OGI Eyewear Innovations Meet with OGI Eyewear Team in our virtual booth! Our virtual booth opening hours: Thursday, August 27th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, August 28th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Saturday, August 29th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm! The Exchange On-Demand will be held Thursday, August 27 - Saturday 29, 2020. This exciting event will be as similar to the in-person Exchange as possible, featuring exclusive Vision Source deals, select vendor presentations, key program updates, important messages from Vision Source leadership, Continuing Education, Expanded Content sessions, Learning Labs, and more! Contact your OGI Account Executive or Customer Service Support at info@ogieyewear.com for more details! We are looking forward to see you next week! Stay Glassy, OGI Eyewear Team #ogi#opticians #smallbusinesses #ogieyewear #seraphin #redrose #bonvivant #scojonewyork #wearehereforyou #socialresponsibility #blog#eyewear #luxuryeyewear #fashion #covid19 #change #businessupdate #oginews #news #press #visionsource #exchange #vision #visionexchange2020

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Oct. 1, 2020 OGI Eyewear launches the 2021 Eyewear Collections, with the creative direction of David Duralde, Chief Creative Officer. OGI Eyewear is undergoing a significant transformation that includes the positioning of the collections, the service, visual assets, and the digital tools in the hopes of engaging Optical Professionals in a fresh and meaningful way. One of the Optical Industry leaders, OGI Eyewear, took this time to reflect on the past and move forward with imaginative strategies for every touchpoint in the business. This new creative direction is reflected in the digital and design worlds. Revitalizing and rejuvenating energy encapsulates the new website with features including a Virtual Try-On experience, digital catalogs with Augmented Reality 3-D frame viewing capabilities, and new visual campaigns that precisely define each Brand’s story. The innovation direction that the collections are taking point to the future of fashion and design. The changes give OGI Eyewear a fresh new face and benefit the Independent Optical Professionals and stylish individuals. When asked about the collections and the Brands' visual messaging, David stated that An eyewear collection can either be Ho Hum ordinary or take it to the next level exciting. At OGI Eyewear, we prefer the adrenaline rush of a standout design that makes us feel our pulse when we see an incredible frame light up a face. There is no point in being basic today. Eyewear is an extremely personal accessory, and we are committed to keeping it that way. This is why OGI Eyewear took the time and the investment to tell their story more passionately with exciting new styles and visually engaging media to bring their customers to the next level of success and enjoyment. Rob Rich, Chief Executive Officer of OGI Eyewear, states, I am very excited and proud of the transformation that has been achieved by the revamped and revitalized OGI Eyewear team with the latest releases. We have successfully defined our brands to be complementary to one another, allowing our valuable customers the opportunity to have a depth of choice on both styling and price. I am looking very forward to the continued changes that will make OGI Eyewear a leader in providing the independent optical access to the latest designs and technology through our commitment to investing in our brands. Not only do these new frames push the boundaries of what eyewear looks like, but it also moves the optical industry forward as a whole. While playing on the company's rich history, this new collection of frames contains well-balanced, inclusive pieces that will pioneer a new direction for premium fashion eyewear that considers a wide array of individuals who will be wearing the frames. The frames in this collection are not just accessories to be worn but also exquisite pieces that exude emotion. #eyewear #fallrelease #ogieyewear #newcollection #newdesign #designer #ogi #seraphin #redrose #bonvivant #opticalindustry