EYEBizz – Portrait: Lisa Martinsson, USA-Salem
As is well known, the profession of an optician can take many different forms. Many opticians do exactly, or almost the same thing, as others do, but some opticians forge new and different directions, with the courage to take risks and the desire to leave well¬worn paths. It is these business owners that EYEbizz features ...
Salem Business Journal – Dave Sweeney’s Reasons to Smile
By Dave Sweeny, reprinted from Salem Business Journal, September 2010 World Class, Internationally Renown, Cutting Edge Design…you would normally expect to find these wonderfully complimentary and highly coveted phrases to be found describing a business or shop in say London or Paris or New York or Rome. But right here in Salem…Salem, Oregon? Yes…right here! ...
Salem Business Journal – The Glance Experience – One of Many in Downtown Salem
More and more people are drawn to the little shop that resides under the Court Street awning that sports the Glance Optics and Eyewear logo, those unmistakable black glasses. What was once called “Salem’s best kept secret,” is fast becoming a destination spot for optical connoisseurs all over Oregon. Glance, open from 10am to 6pm, ...
Salem Business Journal – Glance Eyewear Optician Interview
How many of us dread going to the eye doctor? And, further, is it really the eye doctor that we dread? Most people, when asked, admit that it’s the optical experience following the exam that they’ve come to regard as a chore. For those of you who relate, there’s someone you should meet. Meet Glance ...
Salem Business Journal – Lisa Martinsson’s One Year Anniversary with Glance
What Drives Glance Eyeglasses January 1, 2008, marked the one year anniversary of Lisa Martinsson’s purchase of Glance Optics and Eyewear, the optical boutique in downtown Salem. This turning point also marks the sixth year of success for Salem’s premier optical shop. It would seem that this story started when Lisa gleefully accepted the offer ...