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SHAY RESIGNS AS IFA PRESIDENT & CEO March 17, 2010

Shay has accepted the position of President & CEO at the National Retail Federation.

IFA, SUPPORTERS BOOST VETERANS FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP ON CAPITOL HILL March 12, 2010

IFA urging Congress to support legislation to help military veterans become franchise small-business owners.

HEALTH CARE BILLS FAIL SMALL BUSINESSES March 9, 2010

IFA once again urges Congress to put aside the divisive debate over a comprehensive approach and focus on policies.

IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 4, Monday March 8, 2010 March 8, 2010

Labor’s “Card Check” Push Dogged, White House Pledges Support

IFA PRESIDENT & CEO ELECTED TO SMALL BUSINESS COALITION LEADERSHIP March 4, 2010

IFA President & CEO Matthew Shay has been elected Treasurer for the Small Business Legislative Council

IFA Insider, Vol. 15, Issue No. 3, Monday, February 22, 2010 February 22, 2010

IFA 50th Annual Convention Attracts More Than 2,200

SENATE JOBS BILL NEEDS MORE CREDIT ACCESS PROVISIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES February 17, 2010

The IFA and other small business organizations are calling on Senators to include more provisions in new job creation legislation to help small businesses access ...
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INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION NAMES KEN WALKER CHAIRMAN DURING THE IFA 50TH ANNUAL CONVENTION February 8, 2010

President & CEO of Driven Brands in Charlotte, N.C. is the 2010 Chairman of the International Franchise Association.

PRESIDENT’S JOB PROPOSALS ARE A GOOD START, BUT MORE IS NEEDED January 28, 2010

Increased Access to Credit, More Restrained Approach to Health Care Will Spur Job Creation by Franchise Businesses

IFA URGES CONGRESS TO START OVER ON BIPARTISAN HEALTH CARE REFORM January 21, 2010

The IFA today called on Congress to begin work on new legislation that will make health insurance more affordable for franchised small businesses.

IFA PARTNERS WITH DIRECT TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS FOR MERCHANT SERVICES PROGRAM January 21, 2010

The IFA has named Direct Technology Innovations (DTI) as the association’s preferred vendor for a wide range of merchant service and credit card processing programs. ...
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IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 1, Monday, January 18, 2010 January 18, 2010

Leaders from the franchising industry, business and government will toast IFA on reaching a major milestone in its history of delivering excellence, education and advocacy.

IFA URGES OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TO INVEST IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS January 14, 2010

IFA urged President Obama to provide resources and programs to help aspiring entrepreneurs acquire the skills and experience to succeed in operating their own businesses.
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IFA & MFV TEAM UP TO PROMOTE FRANCHISING AROUND THE GLOBE January 13, 2010

Four New U.S. Pavilions at Major International Franchise Expositions Planned in 2010

IFA LAUNCHES ENHANCED COMPLIANCE EDUCATION PROGRAM DURING 50TH ANNUAL CONVENTION January 12, 2010

IFA will launch Fran-Guard™ during the 50th Annual Convention in San Antonio, Feb. 5-8.

SBA ADMINISTRATOR MILLS TO ADDRESS IFA CONVENTION January 8, 2010

Access to Credit for Franchise Businesses Remains Top Issue in 2010

IFA Insider Vol. 14, Issue No. 26, December 22, 2009 December 22, 2009

Forecast 2010: Slow Growth Ahead for Franchises

FRANCHISE AND SHOPPING CENTER ORGANIZATIONS JOIN FORCES TO PROMOTE SMALL BUSINESS OWNERSHIP AND EXPANSION December 17, 2009

The IFA and the ICSC today announced a strategic partnership to leverage the common retail business interests of their members.

FRANCHISE BUSINESSES TO SEE SLOW GROWTH IN 2010 December 16, 2009

Industry Forecast Predicts Increases in Jobs, Economic Growth and Number of Establishments

IFA URGES PASSAGE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROPOSALS December 10, 2009

The IFA today released a support letter calling for swift action by Congress on legislation to increase access to credit for small businesses.

IFA Insider, Vol. 14, Issue No. 25, Monday, December 7, 2009 December 7, 2009

2010 Job Creation Slowed by Lending Shortfall, IFA Study Predicts

LENDING SHORTFALL WILL SLOW JOB CREATION IN 2010 December 2, 2009

Half of Franchise Business Leaders Cite Access to Credit as Top Concern

IFA PROMOTES FRANCHISE MODEL TO CHINESE DELEGATION November 24, 2009

The IFA today hosted over 20 leaders from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and Chinese companies at its headquarters in Washington, D.C.

IFA Insider, Vol. 14, Issue No. 24, November 23, 2009 November 23, 2009...
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FRANCHISE BUSINESSES OPPOSE SENATE HEALTHCARE REFORM EFFORTS November 20, 2009

The Senate’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will not reduce the cost of health insurance for franchised employers.

IFA PARTICIPATES IN WHITE HOUSE SMALL BUSINESS FINANCING FORUM November 18, 2009

IFA President & CEO Matthew Shay Submits Policy Recommendations to help Franchise Businesses

1,500th U.S. Veteran to Open Franchise Small Business Using Voluntary Discounts November 10, 2009

Veterans Day for U.S. Army veteran Brian Gadson will be even more special this year.

IFA Insider, Vol. 14, Issue No. 23, November 9, 2009 November 9, 2009

IFA Opposes House-Passed Health Bill, Won't Lower Costs

IFA URGES SENATE TO SAY NO TO HOUSE VERSION OF HEALTH CARE REFORM November 9, 2009...
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IFA OPPOSES HOUSE HEALTHCARE REFORM BILL November 5, 2009

The IFA today urged the House of Representatives to oppose a health care reform bill unveiled last week by House leadership.

SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT ACCESS GROWS AMONG BUSINESS GROUPS October 29, 2009

Twenty eight national trade associations have joined the IFA in urging Congress to move forward on key provisions to help unfreeze credit markets for small ...
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FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH TO HEADLINE IFA 50TH ANNUAL CONVENTION October 28, 2009

Thousands of Franchise Industry Leaders to Descend on San Antonio for Historic Event Feb. 5-8, 2010

IFA Insider Vol. 14, Issue No. 22, October 26, 2009 October 26, 2009...
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IFA RECOMMENDATION TO INCREASE SBA LOAN LIMITS GAINS SUPPORT FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA October 21, 2009...
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SINGAPORE FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION ADOPTS IFA PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM October 15, 2009

The IFA today announced a joint agreement between the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives (ICFE)™ and the Franchising and Licensing Association of Singapore.

CHANGES TO SBA LOAN PROGRAM COULD CREATE OVER 600,000 NEW JOBS October 14, 2009

Click here to watch Shay's testimony before the House Small Business Committee

IFA Insider Vol. 14 Issue No. 21, October 13, 2009 October 8, 2009

Activity on Small Business Access to Capital Heats Up

MORE VETERANS OPENING SMALL BUSINESSES USING FRANCHISE DISCOUNTS October 1, 2009

An increasing number of the nation’s military veterans are venturing into franchising as their choice for pursuing the American Dream.

CONGRESS SHOULD EXTEND CERTAIN TAX CREDITS TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES LEAD THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY September 30, 2009

New Bill to Help Veterans Get into Business is Critical, IFA Chairwoman Says

IFA Chairwoman to Urge Congress to Extend Certain Tax Credits to Help Small Businesses Lead the Economic Recovery September 29, 2009

Dwyer-Owens will testify before the House Small Business Committee tomorrow.

IFA Insider, Vol. 14, Issue No. 20, SPECIAL EDITION September 28, 2009 September 23, 2009...
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BLUE DOG COALITON CO-FOUNDER REP. TANNER SELECTED AS 2009 LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR BY THE IFA September 15, 2009

Award Presented During Franchise Industry’s Annual Washington Fly-In

For its home field advantage, Jani-King counts on franchising September 10, 2009...
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NEW SBA FINANCING GUIDANCE GOOD FOR FRANCHISE INDUSTRY September 4, 2009

The IFA applauds the Small Business Administration for revising their Standard Operating Procedure for financing of goodwill in re-sale transactions.

OCTOBER EVENT SHOWCASES FRANCHISING AS A WAY TO OWN YOUR OWN BUSINESS August 21, 2009

Public Invited to Visit with More Than 150 Franchise Companies

NEW BILL WOULD INCREASE CAPITAL ACCESS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES August 19, 2009

S. 1615 Would Increase SBA Loan Program Level

IFA URGES MARKET BASED SOLUTIONS TO HEALTH CARE REFORM August 12, 2009

Health Care Reform will Take Center Stage at IFA’s September Member Fly In

IFA’S MATTHEW SHAY NAMED TOP CEO August 5, 2009

IFA President & CEO Matthew Shay designated a top association executive by a leading Washington, D.C. publication.

Top CEOs by CEO Update, July 2009 July 29, 2009...
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IFA PUSHES FOR SOLUTIONS TO THE CREDIT CRUNCH July 23, 2009

Franchise Business Leaders Meet with Key Policymakers at Treasury and Federal Reserve

IFA URGES NEW YORK TO DELAY IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW FRANCHISE RULES July 21, 2009

IFA is urging the state of New York to delay implementation of its information reporting rule to allow the franchise community more time to comply.

UNION ORGANIZING BILL STILL THREATENS SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS July 17, 2009

Compromises on Union Bill Don’t Go Far Enough

IFA URGES TREASURY TO TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS TO SHORE UP SMALL BUSINESS LENDING July 14, 2009

Government Should Take Steps to Keep CIT Group Solvent

IFA URGES MEMBERS TO MEET WITH LAWMAKERS DURING JULY 4th RECESS June 26, 2009

Card Check, Capital Access and Health Care Reform among Top Issues

50TH ANNUAL CONVENTION EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR IFA MEMBERS June 25, 2009...
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IFA FILES BRIEF TO PROTECT FRANCHISE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES June 23, 2009...
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IFA URGES CONGRESS TO CLARIFY BUSINESS ACTIVITY TAX LAW June 22, 2009

Failure to Act Would Harm Communities Nationwide

IFA APPLAUDS U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS FOR PRO SMALL-BUSINESS RESOLUTION June 15, 2009

The IFA today applauded the U.S. Conference of Mayors for passage of a resolution supporting efforts to improve the lending environment for small businesses.

IFA FILES AMICUS BRIEF TO PROTECT NATIONAL ARBITRATION POLICY June 12, 2009...
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FRANCHISE BUSINESSES CAN HELP LEAD THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY WITH ACCESS TO CAPITAL June 10, 2009

IFA Asks Congress to Promote More Lending, Not More Government Spending

New Bill Supports Veteran Business Ownership June 3, 2009...
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NEW REPORT MAKES CASE FOR NEW SMALL BUSINESS LENDING POLICIES May 12, 2009

Ending Credit Logjam Will Create More Jobs

IFA Insider, Vol. 14, Issue No. 10, Monday, May 11, 2009 May 8, 2009

"Franchise Congress" Launched by IFA, 10 Key States Targeted