Award Recognizes Association's Commitment to
the Success of
Independent Optical Practices and
Providers in the U.S.
MIAMI, Dec. 6, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- CECOP USA, part of
the world's only global association of independent opticians and
optometrists, recently received the prestigious Ponce de Léon
"Company of the Year Award" from the Spain–U.S. Chamber of Commerce
for its achievements in the optical sector. The award was presented
at the Chamber's 42nd Annual Anniversary gala held in
November at the Coral Gables Biltmore Hotel.
"I am accepting this award on behalf of our truly talented and
diverse team," said Ignacio Macias,
Chairman of the Board at CECOP USA. "I want you to know that we are just
getting started – the best is yet to come!"
This recognition is on the heels of CECOP's founder,
Jorge Rubio, having been granted the
Keys to the City of Miami by
Miami-Dade County Mayor
Daniella Levine Cava, a distinction
that is only awarded to companies in Miami-Dade County that have demonstrated
highly successful trajectory and growth.
CECOP USA has elevated optical
industry standards by offering unmatched customer service and
response time, as well as discounts, promotions, consolidated
billing, marketing services, HR services, continuing education,
financial consulting, social media resources and more for
independent providers. With no membership fees, CECOP USA offers flexibility which drives results
and helps busy eyecare professionals simplify their businesses
while improving their bottom line and their patients' eyecare
experience.
"We are constantly negotiating discounts and promotions with
popular and innovative brands," said CECOP founder Jorge Rubio. "Just by joining our association,
optical professionals are able to leverage our significant buying
power, which enables our members to get all of the positive
benefits of mass retailers and large chains while remaining
independent."
CECOP entered the U.S. market in early 2020. After the
acquisition of the New York-based
Combine Buying Group in March 2020
and the Illinois-based Alliance
Buying Group (ABG) in 2021, CECOP consolidated its growth in a
highly competitive market.
Not beholden to the mass-market optometry chains yet committed
to open and honest collaboration with independent optometry stores,
practices and providers, CECOP USA
prides itself on being the only global community that provides
solutions which are leading to a complete transformation of the
independent optometry sector. CECOP USA is also committed to improving access to
eyecare, which was the impetus for the recent launch of the CECOP
Foundation that has an initial goal of providing free eyecare to
10,000–20,000 underprivileged Americans.
For more information visit www.cecopusa.com
About CECOP USA
CECOP is the leading global association of independent opticians
and optometrists delivering operational management, training,
strategic solutions, collective purchasing power and more to 8,000
members and over 150 brand partners across Europe and Latin
America. CECOP is expanding globally, with operations in
Brazil, Colombia, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Spain and the United
States. The association is committed to driving the
transformation and profitability of a global community of
independent eyecare professionals.
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