KANSAS CITY, Mo.—In April, the PERC and Opti-Port alliances hosted the 2026 Spring Elevate Conference in Kansas City, bringing together a group of independent eyecare leaders for a business-focused event that centered on growth, performance and leadership. This year, Elevate was themed “Here to Win,” underscoring a commitment to continuous improvement and growth, according to an announcement from the alliances. As reported in VMAIL, Elevate attracts practice owners who are both succeeding in today’s market and actively working to outperform it, the announcement noted.
