BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A ribbon cutting ceremony was conducted Tuesday to welcome Raleigh County’s newest enterprise, Eye Candy Optical.
The eyewear design hub opened the doors to its North Eisenhower Drive location Monday morning, in a ceremony held in conjunction with the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce.
In attendance, along with several members of the community and chamber of commerce, was City of Beckley Mayor Rob Rappold.
“I can’t think of a more appropriate business to start here in Beckley,” said Mayor Rappold at the ceremony. “I love what you all have done with this building and the parking lot, and we’re so glad to have you. Thank you very much.”
Also present was Congressional Staffer Ben Spurlock who spoke on behalf of Senator Joe Manchin.
“It’s a pleasure to be here for another gorgeous day in Beckley, West Virginia and to congratulate you all on your new location and opening, and what you’re about to contribute to this community,” said Spurlock. “Also thank you to Mayor Rappold for being here to show his support on behalf of the city. On behalf of the senator I have some brief remarks to share to commemorate the occasion.”
Spurlock then proceeded to recite prepared remarks from Senator Manchin in commemoration of the event, which read as follows,
“On behalf of the citizens of the Mountain State, and as your United States Senator, it is my distinct honor to join you in celebrating the ribbon cutting and grand opening of Eye Candy Optical in beautiful Beckley, West Virginia.
Businesses like this serve as the economic backbone for our great state. Eye Candy Optical provides a variety of stylish products for their customers – helping them to always look their best. Their highly trained staff offer amazing service and attention to detail through one-on-one, personalized consultations. By offering the area’s best selection of quality eyewear, Eye Candy Optical will undoubtedly benefit the community in countless ways for many years to come, and I am honored to lend my voice of support for this valuable addition to Beckley.
I truly appreciate owner James Rudd, the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce and all those responsible for making this celebration possible. Being a part of the small business culture all my life, I can attest that there is no more challenging or rewarding endeavor. Thank you for your commitment to excellence and for striving to move our great state forward.
Congratulations, and please accept my best wishes.
With warmest regards,
Joe Manchin III
United States Senator”
Eye Candy Optical began as the brainchild of owner James Rudd, who felt that there was a limited supply of fashionable eyewear available in the Beckley area.
Determined to provide more of a service than simply fitting customers with frames, Eye Candy Optical goes the extra mile to provide a personalized experience which helps customers “not only find glasses to SEE their best but also LOOK their best.”
Partnering with Zeiss to provide quality, innovative lens designs, Eye Candy Optical offers “the perfect marriage of optical science and fashion.”
Community members are encouraged to stop by the new location at 808 North Eisenhower Dr. Beckley, WV, as the opening day celebration will continue until 6:00pm. Door prizes will be chosen from a list of those who choose to attend, so stop by and show support for West Virginia’s newest “premier” optical boutique.
For more information on Eye Candy Optical, call (681) 238-5537, or visit the Eye Candy Optical website here.
