August 2010 Franchising World The President’s Column By Stephen J. Caldeira It’s August in Washington, and it’s not just the weather that’s heating up. As the country prepares for the 2010 mid-term elections, politics are at a fevered pitch as pundits position the elections as a referendum on the Obama administration’s policies for economic recovery and […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON—August 4, 2010—International Franchise Association President and CEO Steve Caldeira today announced the promotion of David French, currently IFA vice president of Government Relations, to Senior Vice President Government Relations & Public Policy. “This promotion reflects the many contributions that David continues to make to position […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-662-0766 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/IFADC WASHINGTON, July 29, 2010—The International Franchise Association today applauded the Senate for passing legislation that increases capital access for franchised small businesses. “Passage of the Small Business Lending Fund Act by the Senate puts franchised businesses one step closer to increased credit availability that will […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, July 27, 2010—The International Franchise Association today urged the Senate to reject a bill that threatens the First Amendment rights of small business owners who wish to engage in the policy setting process. “IFA strongly opposes S. 3628, the Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light […]
July 2010 Franchising World IFA franchisee-members share their stories with the House Small Business Committee during National Small Business Week. By Alisa Harrison The International Franchise Association launched the latest installment of its public awareness campaign designed to highlight the economic impact of franchising on Main Streets across the country in conjunction with […]
July 2010 Franchising World By John Reynolds, CFE International Franchise Association members hit the “take home value jackpot” at the Las Vegas Hilton during the association’s inaugural Multi-Unit Franchise Best Practices Conference in May. More than 300 attendees, including multibrand, multi-unit, and single-unit franchisees, area developers, franchisors, and suppliers, participated in the conference. Top […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, July 13, 2010—The International Franchise Association has urged the Senate to include a substitute amendment to the Small Business Lending Fund Act (H.R. 5297) that extends important provisions first enacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and modernizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan […]
July 2010 Franchising World Come to Washington, D.C. and tell your lawmakers about franchising. NBC News Political Director and Chief White House Correspondent Chuck Todd will headline the International Franchise Association’s 11th Annual Public Affairs Conference Sept. 13-14 in Washington, D.C. Todd co-hosts TV network msnbc’s “The Daily Rundown” and is political analyst for […]
July 2010 Franchising World By John Francis The International Franchise Association’s Multi-Unit Franchise Best Practices Conference was a great opportunity in many ways. The conference focused on the “how-tos” and what’s next for franchisees looking to grow their business. I learned many tips and techniques that others have used to develop and expand. Topics […]
July 2010 Franchising World On June 15, the International Franchise Association welcomed a well-known and respected franchise executive with nearly 30 years of legislative, communications and professional development experience to serve as its chief executive. Stephen J. Caldeira, the former Dunkin’ Brands executive vice president of global communications and chief public affairs officer, was named […]