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IFA Praises Agreement on Debt Ceiling Increase and Spending Cuts

For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411     WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2011-The International Franchise Association today praised congressional leaders and the Obama Administration for reaching a deal to raise the nation’s debt limit and urged swift action on other items once Congress returns from its August recess. “IFA […]

IFA Supports Debt Ceiling Increase to Ensure Economic Certainty for Franchise Small Businesses

For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411     WASHINGTON, July 29-The International Franchise Association today announced its support for legislation to raise the federal debt limit, joining a multi-industry coalition urging Members of the U.S. House of Representatives to pass S.627, The Budget Control Act of 2011.     […]

IFA, U.S. Conference of Mayors Partner to Promote Job-Creation

Franchising World August 2011 By: Wayne Weikel   If someone could tell members of the franchise industry that 89 percent of their company’s sales were likely to come from one particular geographic area, would individual companies be interested in knowing where that might be?  The answer is actually quite simple–the modern American city.  After a […]

Political Analyst Stuart Rothenberg to Address More than 500 Small Business Owners at IFA Public Affairs Conference

For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411   WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2011- Political analyst Stuart Rothenberg will provide his perspective on the state of American politics and a preview of the 2012 elections to hundreds of small business leaders at the International Franchise Association’s 12 thannual Public Affairs Conference […]

House bill will prevent overzealous government agency from stifling job creation

Despite the fact that job creation is vital to the economic recovery, recent regulatory action by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Department of Labor (DOL) could have a chilling effect on the nation’s businesses and discourage job creation.

IFA Adds Veteran Lobbying and Political Professional to Expanded Government Relations and Public Policy Staff

For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org   twitter.com/franchising411       WASHINGTON, July 28—The International Franchise Association today announced Jay Perron, a veteran government relations and political professional, has been hired as Vice President, Government Relations & Public Policy, as the association continues to expand its federal and state […]

IFA Acts to Protect Small Business Against Anti-Business Card Check Regulatory Tactics

For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411   WASHINGTON, July 27, 2011 – The International Franchise Association today voiced strong support for legislation that would protect the concerns of franchised small businesses from increasing threats to the basic tenets of free enterprise amid several recent regulatory actions by the […]

IFA Franchise Congress Members Strengthen SBA, Lawmaker Ties

Franchising World July Edition By: Meredith Nethercutt The International Franchise Association launched   its expanded Credit Access Campaign to spur job creation and strengthened its ties with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) during several programs. IFA   participated in SBA’s National Small Business Week this past May to highlight its expanded Credit Access Campaign. A sponsor […]

Best-Selling Author and Navy Seal Eric Greitens to Address IFA Public Affairs Conference

For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, July 13, 2011-Bestselling author, humanitarian and Navy SEAL Eric Greitens will address more than 500 franchise small business leaders during the International Franchise Association’s 12 thAnnual Public Affairs Conference Sept. 14 in Washington, D.C.    “We are thrilled to have Eric […]

IFA™s 2011 Public Affairs Conference Enlarges Franchising Policy Footprint

Franchising World July Edition By: Meredith Nethercutt September marks the International Franchise Association’s 12th Annual Public Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C. ADP is the Founding and Franchisee of the Year Sponsor. Why should you participate in this premier event Sept. 13-14 at the JW Marriott? More than 500 of IFA’s most engaged and active members […]

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