Franchising World October 2011 By: Wayne Weikel In the absence of a comprehensive federal plan to address the problems associated with illegal immigration in this country, more and more states have sought to tackle the issue on their own. Such a piecemeal approach, to what has traditionally been considered a federal issue, has created […]
Franchising World October 2011 By: Scott Pressly There are several groups and individuals that, when combined, make up the foundation of the International Franchise Association. Among the IFA’s membership are franchisees, franchisors and suppliers that each play a vital role in the success of the organization. Although it is obvious that the franchisees and […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, Oct. 6—The International Franchise Association today hailed new legislation, The Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act, introduced by House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline to rein in the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that is using executive action […]
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON DEFICIT REDUCTION: As you work toward your stated goal of achieving at least $1.5 trillion in budgetary savings over 10 years from spending cuts or tax revenue, I write on behalf of the International Franchise Association (IFA) to urge you to consider reforms that […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 Promotes Haller to Senior Communications Position WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2011-International Franchise Association President & CEO Steve Caldeira today announced that Beth Solomon will join the association Nov. 1 as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Industry Relations. “Beth Solomon brings a […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2011-The International Franchise Association today urged the Joint Special Committee on Deficit Reduction, or Super Committee, to consider tax reforms that encourage job creation by franchise businesses, but do not hurt small businesses and franchisees that file as […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2011-The International Franchise Association today announced The Entrepreneur’s Source (TES), a leading career and franchise business coaching company, has been named the educational sponsor of IFA’s Institute of Certified Franchise Executives (ICFE), the […]
September 2011 Last week close to 500 members descended on Washington for the 12 thAnnual IFA Public Affairs Conference to lobby Congress for pro-growth policies to help franchise business owners do what they do best-create jobs that the country so desperately needs. If you attended the conference, thank you for the time you […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 Re-elects Five Members and Treasurer WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2011-Four leading franchise professionals have been newly elected to the International Franchise Association Board of Directors and will assume their positions Feb. 14, 2012 at the conclusion of the IFA 52 […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 Matthew Haller, 202-662-0770 aharrison@franchise.org mhaller@franchise.org twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2011-Melanie Bergeron, CFE, chairwoman of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, has been elected Secretary of the International Franchise Association, a position that places her in the top leadership chairs of the association. “Melanie Bergeron brings a […]