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20/20 Onsite Expands ‘Vision for Boston’ Program to Provide Eye Care to More Schools

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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The program, called Vision for Boston, brings eye care to students in their schools.

Key Points: 
  • The program, called Vision for Boston, brings eye care to students in their schools.
  • All students in participating schools are eligible to receive eye exams at no cost to them, regardless of their insurance coverage.
  • "We are incredibly proud to continue this program and bring eye exams and glasses to students who need them,” says Sonali Bloom, CEO of 20/20 Onsite.
  • Several school districts have partnered with their school board or have successfully applied for grants to bring this program on-site.

AGI Celebrates #2,000 of its Flagship NECO Grain Dryer Made in Omaha, NE

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230322005186/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230322005186/en/
    AGI NECO Mixed Flow Dryer on the crane in preparation for delivery from the Omaha, Neb., facility.
  • “That includes delivering on time, every time; hearing customer feedback; and making continuous product improvements.”
    The AGI NECO mixed flow grain dryer is considered an industry leader in sophisticated drying technology.
  • “I remember when the #1 NECO grain dryer rolled off the line,” said Ken Kohrt, AGI’s master scheduler and one of the facility’s longest-running 37-year employees.
  • AGI is a provider of solutions for global food infrastructure including seed, fertilizer, grain, feed, and food processing systems.

20/20 Onsite, Warby Parker & Boston Public Schools Reunite for “Vision for Boston”

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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Massachusetts state law requires all Boston Public School students in grades K0-5, 7, and 10 to receive a vision screening in school each year.

Key Points: 
  • Massachusetts state law requires all Boston Public School students in grades K0-5, 7, and 10 to receive a vision screening in school each year.
  • Warby Parker has designed a line of glasses specifically for students that are part of this program through Warby Parker’s Pupils Project initiative.
  • The Boston Public Schools (BPS), the birthplace of public education in the United States, serves nearly 55,000 pre-kindergarten through grade 12 students in 125 schools.
  • To date, Warby Parker has worked alongside its nonprofit partners to distribute more than 10 million glasses to people in need.

2020 On-site and BPS Move Forward With “Vision for Boston”

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Monday, December 20, 2021
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2020 On-site, Boston Public Schools (BPS), the New England College of Optometry (NECO) & Warby Parker continue their partnership with Vision for Boston, a program offering BPS students free, comprehensive eye examinations and corrective eyewear.

Key Points: 
  • 2020 On-site, Boston Public Schools (BPS), the New England College of Optometry (NECO) & Warby Parker continue their partnership with Vision for Boston, a program offering BPS students free, comprehensive eye examinations and corrective eyewear.
  • 2020 On-site, the leading provider of on-site vision care, is moving forward with Boston Public Schools, the New England College of Optometry, and Warby Parker to provide free vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses to BPS children.
  • In past years, 2020 On-site has visited over 30 schools in the Boston area and is looking forward to growing this number.
  • "We are extremely excited to resume Vision for Boston and provide free eye exams and glasses to Boston Public School students," said Alexis McLaughlin, CEO of 2020 On-site.

New England College of Optometry Partners with Noodle to Build a Distance Education Doctor of Optometry Program

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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BOSTON and NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The New England College of Optometry (NECO), the longest continually operating college of optometry in the country, today announced plans to develop a distance education doctor of optometry program in partnership with Noodle , the country's fastest-growing online learning network.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON and NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The New England College of Optometry (NECO), the longest continually operating college of optometry in the country, today announced plans to develop a distance education doctor of optometry program in partnership with Noodle , the country's fastest-growing online learning network.
  • "Students are increasingly interested in flexible learning opportunities that blend the best of virtual education with in-person clinical experiences.
  • Noodle's expertise in digital technologies and services solutions will help our academic team create the most engaging, impactful program," said Dr. Howard Purcell, President of NECO.
  • The proposed program will require review and approval by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) and the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) in order to begin student recruitment.

New England College of Optometry Partners with Noodle to Build a Distance Education Doctor of Optometry Program

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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BOSTON and NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- New England College of Optometry (NECO), the longest continually operating college of optometry in the country, today announced plans to develop a distance education doctor of optometry program in partnership with Noodle , the country's fastest-growing online learning network.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON and NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- New England College of Optometry (NECO), the longest continually operating college of optometry in the country, today announced plans to develop a distance education doctor of optometry program in partnership with Noodle , the country's fastest-growing online learning network.
  • "Students are increasingly interested in flexible learning opportunities that blend the best of virtual education with in-person clinical experiences.
  • Noodle's expertise in digital technologies and services solutions will help our academic team create the most engaging, impactful program," said Dr. Howard Purcell, President of NECO.
  • The proposed program will require review and approval by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) and the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) in order to begin student recruitment.

Forza displays world's first 48-inch single oven cavity range at NECO Expo 2021

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Monday, September 13, 2021

UNCASVILLE, Conn., Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Forza will be exhibiting at the NECO Expo tradeshow from Sept. 13 to 14 in booth #38, 39 and 40 with Signature Marketing Group (SMG).

Key Points: 
  • UNCASVILLE, Conn., Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Forza will be exhibiting at the NECO Expo tradeshow from Sept. 13 to 14 in booth #38, 39 and 40 with Signature Marketing Group (SMG).
  • "We are excited to join the NECO Alliance buying group and offer our products featuring radical Italian design to over 600 dealer members," said Marco Guerzoni, Forza Director of Marketing and Product Development.
  • Key/exclusive features of the 48-inch range:
    Featuring an impressive 7.8 cubic feet, the range cavity has over 40-inches of clearance.
  • With 18,000 BTU, it heats the oven cavity evenly from edge to edge, eliminating cold spots and maximizing the heating area.