PERC and Opti-Port’s Spring Elevate Conference Brings Nation’s Top Independent Eyecare Leaders to Kansas City

Published on May 5, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The 2026 Spring Elevate Conference, hosted by the PERC and Opti-Port alliances, brought together a highly driven group of independent eyecare leaders for a business-focused event centered on growth, performance and leadership, according to an announcement from PERC. Held in Kansas City, Mo., Elevate continues to attract practice owners who are not only succeeding in today’s market but actively working to outperform it, the organization said. Built around the theme “Here to Win,” the Spring Elevate meeting reinforced a shared mindset among attendees: a commitment to continuous improvement, disciplined execution and long-term business growth, the announcement added.
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