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NEW MENU RULES MISS THE INTENT OF CONGRESS TO MINIMIZE IMPACT ON SMALL BUSINESSES August 26, 2010
IFA today expressed disappointment that the FDA failed to adequately consider small franchise businesses in new menu labeling guidance released today.
...IFA PROMOTES FRENCH TO SVP OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY August 4, 2010
IFA President and CEO Steve Caldeira today announced the promotion of David French to Senior Vice President Government Relations & Public Policy.
IFA URGES SENATE TO PROTECT FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF SMALL BUSINESSES July 27, 2010
IFA urges Senate to reject a bill that threatens the First Amendment rights of small business owners who wish to engage in the policy setting ...
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IFA Insider Vol. 15, Issue No. 10, Monday June 7, 2010 June 9, 2010
IFA Names Stephen J. Caldeira President, CEO...
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WALL STREET REFORMS THREATEN GROWTH ON MAIN STREET May 6, 2010
IFA Supports Amendment to Protect Small Businesses
...IFA URGES CONGRESS TO APPROVE TAX CREDIT TO HELP VETERANS GET INTO BUSINESS FOR THEMSELVES April 29, 2010
The IFA today urged Congress to quickly pass legislation that would help veterans purchase franchise businesses after they return to civilian service.
...VETERANS GAINING TOEHOLD ON ECONOMY WITH FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP April 7, 2010
Discount purchase program on path to break 2,000 mark in 2010
...RULING THREATENS VIABILITY OF FRANCHISE BUSINESSES IN MASSACHUSETTS March 29, 2010
A recent ruling by U.S. District Court of Massachusettsc will severely impact the ability of franchise businesses to operate, create jobs and provide millions in ...
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IFA URGES SENATE TO REJECT RECONCILIATION HEALTH CARE PACKAGE March 22, 2010
IFA today expressed disappointment that the House has passed a deeply flawed health care reform bill.
...STATEMENT BY DAVID FRENCH, IFA, REGARDING IMMIGRATION REFORM March 19, 2010...
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SHAY RESIGNS AS IFA PRESIDENT & CEO March 17, 2010
Shay has accepted the position of President & CEO at the National Retail Federation.
HEALTH CARE BILLS FAIL SMALL BUSINESSES March 9, 2010
IFA once again urges Congress to put aside the divisive debate over a comprehensive approach and focus on policies.
...IFA PRESIDENT & CEO ELECTED TO SMALL BUSINESS COALITION LEADERSHIP March 4, 2010
IFA President & CEO Matthew Shay has been elected Treasurer for the Small Business Legislative Council
...SENATE JOBS BILL NEEDS MORE CREDIT ACCESS PROVISIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES February 17, 2010
The IFA and other small business organizations are calling on Senators to include more provisions in new job creation legislation to help small businesses access ...
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INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION NAMES KEN WALKER CHAIRMAN DURING THE IFA 50TH ANNUAL CONVENTION February 8, 2010
President & CEO of Driven Brands in Charlotte, N.C. is the 2010 Chairman of the International Franchise Association.
PRESIDENT’S JOB PROPOSALS ARE A GOOD START, BUT MORE IS NEEDED January 28, 2010
Increased Access to Credit, More Restrained Approach to Health Care Will Spur Job Creation by Franchise Businesses
IFA URGES CONGRESS TO START OVER ON BIPARTISAN HEALTH CARE REFORM January 21, 2010
The IFA today called on Congress to begin work on new legislation that will make health insurance more affordable for franchised small businesses.
IFA PARTNERS WITH DIRECT TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS FOR MERCHANT SERVICES PROGRAM January 21, 2010
The IFA has named Direct Technology Innovations (DTI) as the association’s preferred vendor for a wide range of merchant service and credit card processing programs. ...
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SBA ADMINISTRATOR MILLS TO ADDRESS IFA CONVENTION January 8, 2010
Access to Credit for Franchise Businesses Remains Top Issue in 2010
FRANCHISE AND SHOPPING CENTER ORGANIZATIONS JOIN FORCES TO PROMOTE SMALL BUSINESS OWNERSHIP AND EXPANSION December 17, 2009
The IFA and the ICSC today announced a strategic partnership to leverage the common retail business interests of their members.
...FRANCHISE BUSINESSES TO SEE SLOW GROWTH IN 2010 December 16, 2009
Industry Forecast Predicts Increases in Jobs, Economic Growth and Number of Establishments
...IFA URGES PASSAGE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROPOSALS December 10, 2009
The IFA today released a support letter calling for swift action by Congress on legislation to increase access to credit for small businesses.
...LENDING SHORTFALL WILL SLOW JOB CREATION IN 2010 December 2, 2009
Half of Franchise Business Leaders Cite Access to Credit as Top Concern
...IFA PROMOTES FRANCHISE MODEL TO CHINESE DELEGATION November 24, 2009
The IFA today hosted over 20 leaders from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and Chinese companies at its headquarters in Washington, D.C.
...FRANCHISE BUSINESSES OPPOSE SENATE HEALTHCARE REFORM EFFORTS November 20, 2009
The Senate’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will not reduce the cost of health insurance for franchised employers.
...IFA PARTICIPATES IN WHITE HOUSE SMALL BUSINESS FINANCING FORUM November 18, 2009
IFA President & CEO Matthew Shay Submits Policy Recommendations to help Franchise Businesses
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1,500th U.S. Veteran to Open Franchise Small Business Using Voluntary Discounts November 10, 2009
Veterans Day for U.S. Army veteran Brian Gadson will be even more special this year.
...IFA URGES SENATE TO SAY NO TO HOUSE VERSION OF HEALTH CARE REFORM November 9, 2009...
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IFA OPPOSES HOUSE HEALTHCARE REFORM BILL November 5, 2009
The IFA today urged the House of Representatives to oppose a health care reform bill unveiled last week by House leadership.
SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT ACCESS GROWS AMONG BUSINESS GROUPS October 29, 2009
Twenty eight national trade associations have joined the IFA in urging Congress to move forward on key provisions to help unfreeze credit markets for small ...
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FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH TO HEADLINE IFA 50TH ANNUAL CONVENTION October 28, 2009
Thousands of Franchise Industry Leaders to Descend on San Antonio for Historic Event Feb. 5-8, 2010
IFA RECOMMENDATION TO INCREASE SBA LOAN LIMITS GAINS SUPPORT FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA October 21, 2009...
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CHANGES TO SBA LOAN PROGRAM COULD CREATE OVER 600,000 NEW JOBS October 14, 2009
Click here to watch Shay's testimony before the House Small Business Committee
...MORE VETERANS OPENING SMALL BUSINESSES USING FRANCHISE DISCOUNTS October 1, 2009
An increasing number of the nation’s military veterans are venturing into franchising as their choice for pursuing the American Dream.
...CONGRESS SHOULD EXTEND CERTAIN TAX CREDITS TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES LEAD THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY September 30, 2009
New Bill to Help Veterans Get into Business is Critical, IFA Chairwoman Says
...IFA Chairwoman to Urge Congress to Extend Certain Tax Credits to Help Small Businesses Lead the Economic Recovery September 29, 2009
Dwyer-Owens will testify before the House Small Business Committee tomorrow.
...BLUE DOG COALITON CO-FOUNDER REP. TANNER SELECTED AS 2009 LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR BY THE IFA September 15, 2009
Award Presented During Franchise Industry’s Annual Washington Fly-In
For its home field advantage, Jani-King counts on franchising September 10, 2009...
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New Bill Supports Veteran Business Ownership June 3, 2009...
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World Franchise Council Sharpens Strategic Focus March 23, 2009...
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