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Jobs proposals front and center as Congress returns
Congress returns to Washington this week after a month-long August recess amid continuing poor economic conditions, including the latest jobs report from August showing no new jobs have been created....
View ArticleNLRB Rulings Spark Debate at Small Business Committee Hearing
On a day packed with Capitol Hill activity on the topic of labor regulations, the House Small Business Committee, chaired by IFA 2011 Legislator of the Year Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), held a full...
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Infographic: Franchising in America
Link: Infographic: Franchising in America Synonymous with the enterprising American spirit, franchising’s phenomenal growth is a testament to the power of personal ambition. Franchising can be a richly...
View ArticleMembers of the International Franchise Association joined Senate Majority
Members of the International Franchise Association joined Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) for a press conference yesterday to...
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Veterans Job Bank brings franchise industry jobs closer to vets
On November 2, IFA members participated in a webinar with Aneesh Chopra, the Chief Technology Officer of the United States, to preview the Veterans Job Bank, which President Obama unveiled during a...
View ArticleIFA leadership on small business access to capital continues
As noted in today’s POLITICO Morning Money newsletter, IFA continues to expand its “Small Business Access to Capital Coalition. Following the POLITICO oped last week from IFA President & CEO Steve...
View ArticleOn Friday, Feb. 3, Bloomberg TV ran a jobs story ”The Big Business of...
On Friday, Feb. 3, Bloomberg TV ran a jobs story ”The Big Business of Franchises” featuring two IFA member companies, Valpak and Lucille Roberts, a women’s health center franchise. The segment, which...
View ArticleThe Obama Administration’s corporate tax proposal: what will it mean for...
The Obama Administration is set to put forth plans today to reform the corporate tax code today, according to USA TODAY: Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner will unveil a proposed business tax plan...
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U.S. Chamber says economic growth should be “front and center” in 2013; tax...
This morning, IFA was fortunate to have a front row seat at the annual “State of American Business” event at the headquarters of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business association...
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IFA Continues Immigration Reform Listening Tour with Business Leaders in Arizona
Franchise industry leaders held a roundtable discussion on the topic of franchising’s role in the economy and the impact the recently introduced immigration reform bill could have on franchise...
View ArticleHouse Hearing Demonstrates New DOL Regulations Will Hurt Businesses and Workers
On Wednesday, June 10th, major regulatory changes expected from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) this summer were the subject of a House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections hearing. The forthcoming...
View ArticleNew Study: Franchise Businesses Suffer Most Under $15 Minimum Wage Increases
Increasing the minimum wage has long been a popular tactic for liberals in the political sphere seeking “fairness” for workers. To the casual observer, the idea that someone should earn a so-called...
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