News
OWA holds
regional event
in Ontario
The Optical Women’s Association (OWA) held their
third Canadian regional event in Ontario, in Mississau-
ga at ROI Corporation March 5.
Trudi Charest, co-founder of Marketing4ECPs and
member of the OWA membership committee, along
with Shelley Logan, central Canada regional sales man-
ager for WestGroupe, were the hosts for the evening.
Forty-eight industry colleagues came together to learn
more about the OWA and network. They included all
sectors of the industry, such as opticians, optometrists,
chains, suppliers, buying groups, associations, charities
and more.
Attendees listened to a lively discussion on “Trends
& Opportunities in Eye Care” as well as why the OWA
is the go-to place for women in the optical industry
to connect, support and network. We will be hosting
three additional events in Canada in 2020 - two in the
west and one more in Ontario. Watch for future dates
to be announced for fall events.
Sponsors are Marketing4ECPs, WestGroupe, ROI
Corporation, Safilo, Marchon, Labtician and Optical
Prism magazine.
Anyone interested in learning more about the Optical
Women’s Association, visit opticalwomen.com. OP
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