On Monday, January 7, the International Franchise Association was among the featured guests during a NASDAQ Stock Market opening bell ceremony at the exchange in New York.  IFA Educational Foundation Pres. John Reynolds participated in the ceremony that included DECA International High School Division Vice President, North Atlantic Region, David Montoni and NexCen Brands Inc. CEO Robert D’Loren. 

This event highlighted the partnership between IFA and DECA, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preparing high school and college students for business careers.  They were also be joined by winners of the DECA-NASDAQ Stock Market Competition.

To view the event, a webcast of the NASDAQ Opening Bell will be available at: http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_about.stm 

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