For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2009—The International Franchise Association today released 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 this week […]
November 2009 Franchising World Celebrating a milestone—a 50th anniversary—assures a particularly significant and memorable IFA Annual Convention. By Laura Fenwick All eyes are on your event, especially when it marks a major milestone in the organization. The wedding of preparation and execution produces expectation and then congratulations from those attending the event. […]
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2009—The International Franchise Association today hosted over 20 leaders from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and Chinese companies at its headquarters in Washington to exchange best practices and marketplace solutions to promote franchising in the United States and China. “We are honored to host the Chinese delegation as part of our […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrision, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/IFADC IFA President & CEO Matthew Shay Submits Policy Recommendations to help Franchise Businesses WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2009—International Franchise Association President & CEO Matthew Shay today will present IFA’s public policy recommendations during a White House sponsored Small Business Financing Forum to help franchise […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/IFADC Franchised Small Business Owners to Face Higher Costs, More Taxes WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2009—The International Franchise Association today expressed disappointment with Saturday’s late night vote to pass H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act and urged the Senate to consider the […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/IFADC WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2009—The International Franchise Association today urged the House of Representatives to oppose a health care reform bill unveiled last week by House leadership. “While we support efforts to reform our nation’s health care system, we cannot support reform at any […]
October 2009 Franchising World Ex-Im Bank’s financing is more critical and useful than ever before in the current economic crisis. By John Richter Franchising businesses may be leery of competing in the global marketplace during the current economic crisis, but the truth is that exports are more important than ever in these difficult times. In […]
October 2009 Franchising World Celebrate IFA’s first 50 years and building for the next 50. By Laura Fenwick When leading movers and shakers from the franchising community gather Feb. 5-8 in San Antonio, Texas, it will be a historic occasion for the International Franchise Association and the industry. Thousands will celebrate […]
October 2009 Franchising World By Jason Straczewski When the International Franchise Association unveiled its “Five Point Plan for Economic Recovery” in January, several aspects were eventually included in the stimulus legislation, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. After reviewing the final legislation, IFA determined several additional steps were needed. Throughout the year, the association […]
October 2009 Franchising World By Troy Flanagan Earlier this year, U.S. Reps. Leonard Boswell (D-Iowa) and Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) introduced legislation creating a tax incentive for franchisors to select veterans as franchisees. The Help Veterans Owns Franchises Act (HR 2672) was inspired by language in the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Stimulus) […]