July 2009
Franchising World
 
Public Affairs Conference Founding Sponsor and Franchisee of the Year Awards Sponsor 
    
Another good reason to make the trip to Washington, D.C. for the International Franchise Association’s Public Affairs Conference this fall, besides sharing the industry’s story of economic recovery and community contributions, is to honor the 2009 Franchisees of the Year. These individuals act as the first points of contact for the franchising industry and daily represent the strength, breadth and depth of this business-format model. ADP Small Business Services is sponsoring the conference, scheduled Sept. 14-15, as well as the Franchisee of the Year Award.
  
Beyond the preparatory meetings,   legislative visits and Franchisee of the Year celebrations, remember that Washington, D.C. is also one of the most beautiful cities in the world when the seasons change, not to mention offering opportunities to visit such widely-known attractions as the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the National Zoological Park.
  
The nation’s capital is home to eight major professional teams, more than 40 performing arts and theater venues and more than 50 private tour companies offering nearly 40 regularly-scheduled   tours. And the average high temperature is 80 degrees during September.
  
Add Sept.14-15 to your PDA and plan to attend the IFA Public Affairs Conference to be conducted at the JW Marriott in downtown Washington. Consider holding your franchise advisory council or franchisee association meetings during the conference so franchisees can meet with their members of Congress and relay their personal stories about what is happening in their districts. Learn more about the conference by visiting 
www.franchise.org  and selecting “Events.”