March 2010 Franchising World Workforce development is one of the core attributes of the franchise business model. In January, the International Franchise Association urged President Obama to provide resources and programs to help aspiring entrepreneurs acquire the skills and experience to succeed in operating their own businesses. “Supporting programs to help […]
March 2010 Franchising World It is more important than ever that IFA’s members get involved in a dialogue with their members of Congress. By Meredith Nethercutt 2010 will herald some of the biggest legislative changes to franchising the past decade has seen. How can you and your franchise best protect yourself […]
For immediate release Contact:Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, March 12 ― Urging Congress to support legislation to help military veterans become franchise small-business owners, the International Franchise Association again took its message “building local businesses, one opportunity at a time” to Capitol Hill. Stressing the need for lawmakers to approve H.R. 2672, the Help […]
March 2010 Franchising World There’s more than meets the “I” at IFA. By Matthew Shay We’re sometimes asked, “Why is IFA called the International Franchise Association and not the American Franchise Association?” The answer in part is a reflection of the enduring optimism of our founding members of 50 […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2010—IFA President & CEO Matthew Shay has been elected Treasurer for the Small Business Legislative Council, a coalition of over 50 trade and professional associations that share a commitment to the future of small business. “Being involved in the Small Business Legislative Council […]
February 2010 Franchising World A new series will amplify the contributions of IFA’s leaders and notable franchise brands. The brief recap of the history of the International Franchise Association was presented in the January issue of Franchising World magazine. Throughout the year, IFA will expand on that history with a continuing series […]
February 2010 Franchising World The International Franchise Association recently organized a support letter signed by 55 other business trade groups calling for swift action by Congress on legislation to increase access to credit for small businesses. Many of these provisions were among the measures suggested by President Obama. “We are pleased that the […]
February 2010 Franchising World Former two-term President George W. Bush to address General Session. Former U.S. President George W. Bush, who served as the nation’s 43rd president, will open the International Franchise Association’s 50th Annual Convention in San Antonio Feb. 6. Bush cut taxes for federal taxpayers which introduced 52 straight months […]
February 2010 Franchising World A franchise executive with extensive business and CPA experience takes association helm. Leadership In 2009, International Franchise Association Chairwoman Dina Dwyer-Owens, CFE, appointed a Strategic Plan Working Group representing all segments of the industry, which included established franchise companies and emerging leaders, franchisors, franchisees and suppliers to review IFA’s strategic […]
February 2010 Franchising World Access to credit for franchise businesses remains top issue in 2010. Karen G. Mills, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration will address members of the International Franchise Association during its 50th Annual Convention in San Antonio Feb. 5-8. “We are pleased that Administrator Mills will join […]