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Intrepid Hires John Hathaway, Innovative Learning Technology Pioneer

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Seattle, WA (PRWEB) June 12, 2012

Intrepid Learning (http://www.intrepidlearning.com), an award-winning provider of corporate learning services and learning technology designed to accelerate productivity and growth for businesses worldwide, today announced that John Hathaway has joined the company as Director of Product Management.

Hathaway will be responsible for the management, oversight and execution required to ensure the success of Intrepids technology-enabled learning solutions, including product planning, product marketing, and product governance.

Technology-enabled learningand increasingly informal technology-enabled learning–represents a sea change in the learning industry, and Intrepid will play a leadership role in this shift, says Sam Herring, Co-Founder and CEO of Intrepid. John is an industry veteran who has been pioneering learning technology innovation for over 15 years. I know his creativity will help us innovate cutting-edge learning technology solutions that solve pressing business challenges for our clients.

Hathaway created groundwork for todays SCORM standard as architect of Oracles Reusable Content Object Strategy and, jointly with Macromedia, created the first JavaScript API for communication between learning content and an LMS. Earlier in his career as CTO of Headlight.com, he led design and development of the first e-commerce portal for e-learning, which aggregated more than 3,000 courses from 36 publishers. And at GeneEd, he refined the production process and created XML-based Flash templates to enhance interactivity and reduce production costs of high-end e-learning content for bioscience and pharmaceutical companies. At Autodesk, where John was an Intrepid client for several years, he worked closely with the Intrepid team to create a custom performance support platform to aid Autodesk channel partners in consulting and sales efforts.

As co-founder and President of VelocityMG (VMG), John led strategy, content, and technology projects, including e-commerce learning portals and social learning communities. Following the acquisition of VMG by Appirio, he provided user adoption and training strategy consulting for clients such as LOreal, TIAA-CREF, Proctor & Gamble, and Suntech.

Intrepid has created a unique learning platform that no traditional learning technology can matchit provides real and meaningful value to companies and organizations. I look forward to continuing and advancing my innovation focus at Intrepid the company is clearly at the forefront of 21st century learning and the transformation of the workplace, says Hathaway.

Adds Herring: Weve known John well over the years as a client, partner and friend. We respect his many talents and are thrilled to welcome him to the Intrepid team as our colleague. We are excited that John is continuing his innovative career at Intrepid.

About Intrepid Learning

Intrepid Learning is an organization of 270-plus learning professionals who design and deliver strategic learning consulting services and technology-enabled learning solutions, and provide expert execution and management of learning operations. These solutions and services adapt to how individuals learn best, and they also scale to meet an organizations business needs and challenges. Intrepid believes that learning can empower individuals and transform organizations. The company is committed to the idea that learning, when expertly designed and delivered, can drive business performance and growth. Founded in 1999, Intrepid is passionate about learning and exclusively dedicated to it.

For Additional Information

http://www.intrepidlearning.com

For Inquiries on Service Offerings

Darin Hartley, Vice President of Sales and Business Development http://www.linkedin.com/in/darinhartley







Innovative Design and Building Services Off-Site Construction Methods Capitalize on Speed and Cost Efficiencies for Sturgis Charter School project In Hyannis, Mass.

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(PRWEB) October 01, 2012

Interior and exterior finishing work is being completed on Sturgis Charter Schools new West Campus building. The 45,000 square foot building was constructed off-site at Innovative Design and Building Services (IDBS) Liverpool, Pa., facility and transported to the building site in Hyannis, Mass. A hybrid of on-site and off-site construction methods were employed allowing for tall ceiling heights and capitalizing on off-site efficiencies. Utilizing off-site techniques for the majority of the project, along with IDBS proprietary systems and processes, also aided in controlling the overall project costs.

The completion of the two-story structure, which includes numerous classrooms, a faculty lounge, labs, a library, office spaces, and an amphitheater-like seating space, doubles the schools capacity of 400 to over 800 students. Opening in the fall of 2012, the school will continue to offer an International Baccalaureate diploma which focuses on teaching students to be caring, reflective and open-minded.

Planning for the west campus began in November of 2009, but progress stalled. The momentum picked up when IDBS modular construction method was introduced as a solution. Off-site construction means less time, less overhead and less waste, which gave Sturgis Charter Schools reduced and fixed construction costs needed to complete the project.

The initial design was reviewed and adjusted to maximize the efficiencies of off-site construction. Innovative solutions were utilized to achieve larger, open rooms with high ceilings. All 96 building sections, constructed to meet the wind loads and hurricane requirements needed for the seaside school, were delivered and erected by IDBS crew in just 3 weeks. Onsite crews followed behind with HVAC, sprinklers, and completing the interior and exterior finishes.

Minimize site disruption with off-site construction

Off-site construction is well suited for classrooms and educational buildings. Schools can be designed and constructed to meet most architectural and customer specifications. By utilizing off-site methods, the disruption at the building site is limited, resulting in cleaner, safer environments for teachers and students. In most case, on-site work can be performed during summer sessions, further reducing the impact on the existing campus.

The IDBS construction process utilizes a myriad of off-site construction techniques. This unique system provides the advantages of quality-based, climate-controlled construction methods that can be customized to suit a wide variety of regional styles. The proprietary process is ideal for projects such as apartments, hotels, senior living residences, student dorms, town homes, multi-family and educational structures.

IDBS ability to provide accurate quotes and guaranteed pricing is supported by their 1,000+ strategic supply chain partners. Without problems like weather delays, and with very predictable material and labor costs, lenders and investors can have high confidence in minimal or zero cost overruns. Our customers value the fact that our pricing, which can represent up to 80-90 percent of an erected structures cost, is fixed and guaranteed, giving them the confidence that their construction budgets will be held intact, stated Steven Saffell Executive Director-Northeast.

IDBS was formed by bringing together the most experienced team of off-site building specialists from Excel Homes Group, All American Building Systems and Mod-U-Kraf Homes. These specialists have more than 300 combined years of off-site construction experience in all aspects of design, cost estimating and project management. With five facilities located in Indiana, Iowa, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, IDBS has developed a national reach making it the market leader in off-site commercial and multi-family building solutions in North America.

For more information about IDBS, visit http://www.buildidbs.com. You can also view case studies of this and other IDBS projects by http:// clicking here.







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Trend Lighting, a Leading Provider of Innovative Contemporary Lighting is Now On Sale at LightKulture.com

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) August 28, 2012

LightKulture.com a leading provider of modern contemporary lighting is excited to offer Trend Lighting on Sale thru September 15th. Save 10% on todays most popular styles from this innovative lighting supplier. Based in California, Trend Lighting is known for its accessible approach to fashionable, affordable, complimentary, contemporary lighting. Modern design influences are evident in the recently introduced Orb and Shanghai round and oval pendants. Introduced last year, the Scope glass series is a proven winner with homeowners and interior decorators.

I make it a point to shop Trend Lighting every time I go on a buying trip, noted Susan Inderbinen, President of LightKulture.com. I have been impressed with the style and quality, especially at such affordable prices. More of our customers are younger people, just starting to get a sense of their individual contemporary-self. Trend Lighting offers many styles that have simple, clean lines that work in a transitional setting. Lighting is a necessity even if you are just starting to create your interior vision. If you have ever decorated your house, you know its a work in progress. Sometimes changing the mood of a room is as easy as adding a new floor lamp or hanging pendant. Now that we can extend an extra 10% savings on Trend lighting, we are really able to offer stylish lighting at an exceptional value.

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Trend Lighting Now On Sale at LightKuture.com, save 10% Now Through September 15th.

Carried by LightKulture.com, Trend Lightings everyday value in contemporary lighting, just got 10% better now through September 15th. Trend Lighting is known for their accessible approach to contemporary lighting with a warm, yet approachable design philosophy. This enables their customers to feel comfortable in their pursuit of modern living, while staying on a budget. Trend Lighting knows how to work with their overseas partners to import some very strong looks in complete family groupings. There are many complimentary groupings that allow the end-user to create a lighting layout that looks like it was created by a professional interior decorator.

We have had a lot of fun working with this line. Many of our clients own second homes, want the look of the Italian or German fixtures they used in their primary residence, but because of the limited time they spend at their second residence, the budget is often lower. My staff and I also take a lot of pleasure in working with young couples just starting out. In todays economy, every penny counts. With the 10% savings, one of our clients decided to buy a nice bottle of wine, to relax and enjoy the beautiful lighting addition to their home, noted Susan.

About LightKulture

At LightKulture, our mission is to offer the finest energy efficient contemporary lighting and light fixtures from around the world. We have assembled an exciting collection of the industries most innovative decorative and architectural lighting. We are proud to offer lighting solutions for both your home and work-life environments. Simplicity in design is complicated, function makes it last. Be inspired by our range of essential designs from well respected American and European manufacturers. In todays world, energy efficient lighting is as important as eco-friendly or green lighting fixtures, such as LED or CFL lighting. We offer the very best energy efficient lighting and light fixtures, both high value LED lighting fixtures and CFL lighting fixtures in modern and contemporary styles that provide quality, innovation and authenticity.

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http://www.lightkulture.com/

Email. sales(at)lightkulture(dot)com

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EuropeTravel.net Debuts Innovative Service Promoting Local Businesses by Connecting Travelers via Interviews and Travel Stories

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(PRWEB) July 09, 2012

The debut of the innovative European travel guide website, EuropeTravel.net, has been much anticipated as an exciting innovation that will help to promote local businesses by connecting them with travelers through personal interviews and travel stories. This groundbreaking site includes a blog and open travel social community that was designed to connect visitors and travel professionals, and help build an informative platform dedicated to all aspects of traveling throughout the 55 European nations. The main objective of EuropeTravel.net is to help create an informative network that will allow travel companies to reach out and connect with new customers, while offering something of value to everyone.

EuropeTravel.net offers travelers a way to easily create a customized account with as much, or as little, information as they desire. They can immediately begin uploading travel videos, sharing photos and even join in on discussions about European travel, news, and amazing European destinations in addition to engaging with others who share their passions, while exploring new travel opportunities and discovering great deals. Businesses receive a wealth of benefits that include the ability to upload videos that highlight the beauty of their location, amenities and more, and can easily create free classified listings on the site to promote their offers. This is a huge benefit with the site already having amassed 6,693 Twitter followers; businesses even have the advantage of being able to market directly to travelers, something that is not possible on other social networks or communities. Targeting offers directly to those most interested in their services allows a variety of travel businesses to engage with potential customers on an unprecedented scale.

One of the sites recent success stories involves business owner Ylenia Sambati and her Italian travel firm. YLTOUR was born in 1999, the result of an on-going search of the most charming aspects of Puglia, Italy, an area known for its bright seas, diverse art and architecture, mouth-watering cuisine and especially as the home to some of the kindest people in all of Italy. Ylenia was born and raised in Puglia, and with extensive experience in tourism and event planning she founded her company based on the regions wonderful history of culture, food, art, tradition, design and architecture, lifestyle, wine and the people.

Her company plans special tours and events based on the Puglia lifestyle, working closely with clients to fulfill their needs and desires, creating a specialized tour that offers an unforgettable experience for leisure, incentive and business travel, and a much more personal experience where the culture and traditions of southern Italy can truly be experienced.

Ylenia herself exemplifies the warmth and friendliness of the people of the region, with an obvious passion for what she does, and I had the pleasure of speaking with her via email recently to discuss her incredible venture.

Read more about this cutting-edge travel site at EuropeTravel.net, and discover more about YLETOUR by visiting their website at: http://www.yltourcongressi.com







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Announcing The New Loaded Gear Brand Of Innovative Active Products

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La Verne, CA (PRWEB) May 31, 2012

Loaded Gear an innovative new brand of products for todays active lifestyle. At Loaded Gear our passion for innovation is our leading force to develop professional grade products and share them with todays active culture. As gear experts, we partner our brand with leading manufactures to drive innovative products. Product designs powered by our industry experts wealth of knowledge bring concepts from design to market. To develop the best, we collaborate with professional equipment experts in the clothing, sporting goods, photography and consumer electronics industry.

Field-tested, Loaded Gear designs go through extensive real life application testing. Military, law enforcement, survival experts and avid outdoor enthusiast make up our quality inspection engineer team. Loaded Gear produces professional gear with designs driven by technology and utility not by a market price point. Find professional Loaded Gear products at expert gear outfitters and major retail sporting good stores worldwide. We have the first-hand knowledge of how critical the quality of professional gear can be, thats why we stand behind our product with a Loaded Gear warranty and expert customer service.

The Loaded Gear watertight hard cases are newly designed by experts to be the best. These new HD series of military cases are designed to protect and store valuable equipment. Designed with edge-to-edge crushproof protection these cases are airtight and watertight. The interiors feature padded layers of customizable pre-perforated cubed foam and layers of egg crate foam case liner to protect valuables from internal movement. Available in several sizes, from compact cases for mobile devices and camera cases to large equipment cases.

Loaded Gear, a leader in professional sporting good products has also developed the new Loaded Gear HD-200 hard case. Built to protect valuable equipment, the HD-200 is an extremely well protected tough case. The convenient size of this strong military case allows it to be transported handheld or enclosed in a standard size backpack or day bag. The HD-200 is a watertight and airtight dry case that protects valuables from moisture damage. For professional equipment transportation the HD-200 protective case is equipped with a pressure equalization purge valve. To secure the cases contents, two padlock mounting points are on the corners of the case (case padlock and TSA lock sold separately).

Loaded Gear is a proud U.S.A brand, based in southern California, we employee gear experts from around the world. With design and corporate offices in La Verne, California, Loaded Gear is an internationally distributed brand. To find a Loaded Gear retailer or to become an official Loaded Gear outfitter call us at: 1-888-666-6769 x 141. The Loaded Gear trademark is a division of Micro World Corporation. For detailed information on all Loaded Gear products visit: http://www.loadedgear.com







Innovative Concepts in Website Design Ushered in by Ellie Design

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Greenwich SQ, Ashburn, VA (PRWEB) June 21, 2012

Ellie design, with a far thinking team of graphic designers specialize in website design. Based in Virginia, USA their team works very close to their clients discussing with them and helping to understand their vision before translating them into a tangible and customized design for an effective website. They spare no efforts in suggesting new possibilities that the client could not even have imagined possible. The company has several website designs accounts to its credit like: Fish Conservation, Lean Solutions Inc, Elite Finance, Click 2 Marketing, Washington Suburban Press Network, Traveled and JW law, P.C., to name just a few.

Ellie design always realizes that a good graphic design is the cornerstone of an effective website. The site must have easy navigational features, a logical site layout and a web copy of high quality. Since, time is money; they offer photo optimization, which facilitates quick web page loading. They have an excellent team of web designers and web developers, who make sure that the design that you see on the website is both attractive and functional. The technicians at Ellie design are aware that the success or failure of website design depends largely on the speed of navigation that the website can marshal. They strive to use this feature to greatest effect, because the modern web surfers are an intolerant bunch, who will leave the site, the moment they encounter problems in navigation, probably never to return again.

Color is as important to a website, as are graphics and content. Ellie design strives to produce a uniquely classic and customized website design from a combination of shapes, lines, textures and colors for an aesthetic look. Ellie Design does not depend on website design templates. They use specialized in SEO techniques to improve the clients search engine ranking, overall. Their strategy is to convert even the most unimaginative visitors to eager clients. The website designs from Ellie Design, engage and inspire not only the existing clientele of the website, but proliferate into several new leads, expanding client visibility and bringing in more profits, which are indispensable in the uncertain times that we live in.

The advantage of going with Ellie Design is that they are highly committed and will stay the course with their clients, from creating a website, designing and registering a domain name for the customer and stand solidly behind them until all goals are achieved. They can also lend their expertise in online marketing strategy under one package. Ellie Design offers marketing alongside website promotion, strictly following the white SEO method of the search engine webmaster rules for marketing promotion.

Ellie Design takes website design to a totally new level of competence. They offer customized service for creating a new website or redesigning an old one. They guarantee customer satisfaction and strive to bring greatest exposure to their customer’s business by adequate representation in social media sites like, Twitter and Facebook. They also make sure to produce professional website designs for social media sites that create a large following in the shortest time span.

Visit Web site: http://www.ellie-design.com/webdesign.html







UMT International Displays New Innovative Products at the 2012 American Superyacht Forum

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Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) May 31, 2012

Last week, 180 industry professionals involved in the superyacht industry gathered in the home of the American marine industry, Fort Lauderdale, for the 10th anniversary of the American Superyacht Forum. This important meeting culminated in leading discussion from expert speakers, audience debate, technical innovations and a gathering of valuable contacts over three days of social networking events.

UMT International discussed their signature line of carbon fiber boarding stairs, davit and chocks as well as their service division as a guest speaker during the Technical Innovation Presentations.

The UMT International carbon fiber boarding stairs were re-designed for 2013 with additional stability and durability. These lightweight boarding stairs offer the advantage of durability and stability, but with less than half the weight of standard aluminum boarding stairs. The composite boarding stairs, because they are so light, allow for the stairs to be easily detached from the hull and placed on board and stowed.

This year, UMT introduced the new LG Davit line with telescoping hydraulic systems. The LG Davits are available with 1200 and 1500lb capacities with custom color and graphics options. The LG davit is available with hydraulic retractable boom cable and hydraulic rotation.

The UMT Service Team is comprised of a fleet of mobile trucks based in Fort Lauderdale and this division carries out installations and service of chocks, boarding stairs, railings and repairs on-board visiting yachts. UMT works on fittings of every type and description and UMT Internationals primary focus in South Florida is assisting visiting yachts that require service on davits and lifting systems where time is of the essence.

About UMT International:

UMT International is a leading marine manufacturer of yacht davits & cranes, chocks/cradles, boarding equipment, stainless steel marine accessories and custom metal fabrication for the marine industry. Captains, yacht owners, marinas and yards as well as yacht manufacturers have trusted UMT International for over 20 years with their marine product needs. European craftsmanship, innovative design and superior service have made UMT International a leading resource to the marine industry.







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MA and Part D Marketing Experts Provide Innovative Strategies for Overcoming a Compressed Schedule for this Falls AEP

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) June 15, 2012

Atlantic Information Services, Inc., publisher of Health Plan Week and Medicare Advantage News, is pleased to announce its June 27 webinar, Medicare Advantage and Part D Marketing for 2013: Innovative Strategies for Overcoming a Compressed Fall Calendar. See webinar details at http://aishealth.com/marketplace/c2a25_062712.

The Annual Election Period for 2012 with its new abbreviated schedule was already very challenging for Medicare Advantage and Part D marketers. And this falls AEP for 2013 will have Election Day in the middle of the compressed schedule, leaving plan sponsors to compete with major political campaigns for advertising space and the attention of beneficiaries.

So what should plans do to avoid getting lost in the noise surrounding the elections? Its not only the message thats important. Its also the media, the events, the technology and the right kinds of arrangements with outside sales agents. Then there is the whole question of getting marketing materials cleared by CMS in a timely manner and adapting to changes in what CMS will review and how it will conduct surveillance this year.

On June 27 two MA and Part D marketing experts from Gorman Health Group will give webinar participants specifics on what to expect and what to do in marketing for this years ultra-challenging AEP. In a lively 60-minute presentation, followed by 30 minutes of responses to questions, the webinar will provide reliable strategic information on key issues, such as:


Why the election year might hurt enrollment, and what big picture strategies could mitigate this impact;
How to evaluate various communication channels for MA and Part D marketing, including new elements to consider when it comes to outreach;
What the key contributors are to the speed and accuracy needed for a streamlined enrollment process;
Emerging best practices nationwide for chasing down sales leads in MA and Part D despite the tighter timeline; and
Critical distribution-channel decisions: crucial tactics, tools and questions that must be asked now.

Visit http://aishealth.com/marketplace/c2a25_062712 for more details and registration information.

About AIS

AIS develops highly targeted news, data and strategies for managers in hospitals, health plans, medical group practices, pharmaceutical companies and other health care organizations. Learn more at http://www.AISHealth.com.







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The Eye Shop Combines Form and Function by Offering Innovative, High-Technology Eyeglass Lenses

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CLEARWATER,Fla., (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

The Eye Shop, the new full-service eyewear boutique in downtown Clearwater combines the latest in designer fashion frames with an array of state-of-the-art, optimal-performance lenses; by recently introducing a number of new high-tech lens options to its product lineup.

As of May 1, the Eye Shop added polarized transition lenses to its stock of eyeglass lenses. The photochromic dye technology within transition lenses causes them to darken in the presence of ultraviolet light, blocking 100 percent of harmful UV rays. While the UV blockage is always constant, the lens tint adjusts to specific light conditions, so the wearer benefits from the appropriate tint for any time of day or weather condition. The tint adjustment occurs so smoothly that many wearers are unaware of the change.

In addition to standard lenses, transition lenses are compatible with progressives, bifocals, trifocals and shatter-resistant lenses as well as the hi index materials used to create thinner lenses. Transition lenses are also suitable for childrens eyeglasses. UV lens protection for children is particularly importance since Prevent Blindness America, a volunteer eye health and safety group, has stated that childrens eyes are especially vulnerable to the harmful effects of UV radiation. The group recommends that like adults, children wear glasses that screen out 99 to 100 percent of UV rays.1

The Eye Shop also offers digital lenses, which are lenses designed to provide sharper vision and less night glare than is possible with conventional eyeglasses. Also called high-definition eyeglass lenses, digital lenses are prescription lenses that have been optimized with cutting-edge manufacturing techniques and tools in order to better address wearers needs. For example, wavefront lenses, digital lenses which are created via the same technology used to measure eyes for LASIK surgery, are designed to better correct complex vision and refractive errors such as astigmatism, nearsightedness and farsightedness. Another type of digital lens, free-form lens, is fabricated in ways that better accommodate the angle and distance of the wearers eye to various points on the lens, resulting in better peripheral vision.

Other brands of lenses on offer at the boutique is Varilux, a brand of progressive lenses designed to integrate effortlessly into the wearers visual system, and Crizal No-Glare lenses, which are anti-reflective ophthalmic lenses that resist scratches and smudges as well as repel dust and water. Every Varilux lens design undergoes a rigorous series of wearer trials and clinical testing to ensure optimal performance. The new lines of Crizal lenses protect against UV reflection from all angles, including the sides and back.

After helping customers select the type of lens that will work best for them, the Eye Shop staff can place the lenses in the latest designer frames. The boutique carries the top American and European name brands such as Gucci, Ray-Ban, Costa Del Mar, Juicy, D&G, Tom Ford and more.

Eye Shop is an authorized optical shop dedicated to merging fashion and function for the ultimate experience in eye care, said Pamela Rowan. To that end, were always adding the newest, most innovative lenses that modern technology has produced.

To learn more, visit http://www.eyeshopdowntown.com or call the Eye Shop at 727-755-EYES.

About the Eye Shop

Located in the retail heart of Downtown Clearwater, the Eye Shop is designed to fulfill all optical needs. Dr. Carey Rowan of the Rowan Eye Center serves as the surgical consultant for Eye Shop Downtown, while wife Pamela Rowan applies her background in art and business as the shops fashion and retail director. The boutiques mission is to offer personalized service and a wide variety of high-quality, affordable eyewear and lenses. Customers can obtain eye exams and other services on-site from a team of Board-certified optometrists, or bring in existing prescriptions to be filled for eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses and more. For additional information, visit http://www.eyeshopdowntown.com.

1Prevent Blindness America. Do children need sunglasses? http://www.preventblindness.org/choosing-uv-protection