For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.org/franchising411 STATEMENT By: Stephen J. Caldeira President and Chief Executive Officer International Franchise Association Regarding the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act signed into law today by President Obama Earlier today, IFA President & CEO Stephen J. Caldeira attended the White House signing ceremony for the Small […]
September 2010 Franchising World The International Franchise Association’s 11th annual Public Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C. Will you be in town for this premier event? By Meredith Nethercutt More than 500 of the International Franchise Association’s most engaged and active members will come to the nation’s capital in September to play key roles in […]
For immediate release Contact: Alisa Harrison, 202-662-0766 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2010—The International Franchise Association today announced a partnership with the U.S. Army Reserve to help broaden employment opportunities for reservists by including franchise ownership as new career options. IFA President and CEO Stephen J. Caldeira and Daniel Allen, executive director of the Employer […]
For immediate release Contact:Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/IFADC 500 Franchise Leaders Gathered in Washington This Week to Urge Passage WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2010—After nearly two years of intensive lobbying by members of the International Franchise Association, franchise businesses are closer to improved credit availability with the passage of a provision by the Senate that increases […]
For immediate release Contact:Alisa Harrison, 202-628-8000 aharrison@franchise.org www.twitter.com/franchising411 500 Franchise Leaders Arrive in Washington to Demonstrate that Franchising Counts to the U.S. Economy WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 13, 2010—The International Franchise Association today named Sen. Blanche Lincoln, (D-Ark.) and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) 2010 Legislators of the Year during the IFA 11th Annual Public Affairs Conference. […]
August 2010 Franchising World The International Franchise Association continues its series of articles on the contribution of its leaders and notable franchise systems during its year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary. Dunkin’ Donuts In 1950, William Rosenberg founded Dunkin’ Donuts. By 1954, Rosenberg had opened five shops and […]
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 […]