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FW SPOTLIGHT

See you in Palm Springs.

2006 International Franchise Association Annual Convention

New Year's resolutions are fine, but what's your plan?

IFA PRESIDENT'S COLUMN

Palm Springs ... February ... need I say more?

International Franchise Association annual convention

2006 Leadership Conference explores management styles; a focus on unique leadership style and development.

INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL CONVENTION PREVIEW

Franchising's leaders: The International Franchise Association's Board of Directors and Executive Committee.

INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL CONVENTION PREVIEW

2006 nominees to the International Franchise Association's board of directors.

Leadership perspectives to share.

INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL CONVENTION PREVIEW

Franchising building the future together: 46th Annual International Franchise Convention.

INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION

Building a prosperous partnership: franchisors lay a foundation for progress.

INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL CONVENTION PREVIEW

Communicate your way to the best franchise relationship: positive interaction allows a great franchise system the opportunity to become better every year.

The International Franchise Association's federal legislative agenda for 2006.

FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Q & A with U.S. Sen. John McCain: U.S. Sen. John McCain has a long career of public service.

Interview

State round-up: Virginia, New Jersey elect new governors, Massachusetts legislators pass health care bills and IFA meets with state retailers.

FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - International Franchise Association

A look ahead to the 2006 state legislative sessions: battle looms over health care, wages.

FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

China's new franchise regulations clarified.

Franchises gaining popularity in China: International Franchise Association leaders address key issues during Franchising China Conference and Exhibition.

The power to dream: how trade shows have transformed the idea of business ownership for thousands.

Los Angeles plays host to franchise 'super sessions': more than 120 franchise executives gathered in Los Angeles in early November to network, share and learn about the latest techniques in franchise development from a select group of experts in the franchise community.

FW FOCUS: FRANCHISE EVENTS

Economic census will count franchised businesses; the International Franchise Association has learned that plans are being finalized by the U.S. Bureau of the Census to include questions about franchising in the 2007 Census of Business.

FW FOCUS: FRANCHISING AND THE ECONOMY

Hurricane recovery and rebuilding programs available.

FW FOCUS: DISASTER RELIEF

International Franchise Association programs and calendar of industry events.

FW FOCUS: IMPORTANT DATES IN FRANCHISING - Calendar

Franchise.org is the free advice clearinghouse.

Welcome new IFA Members!(FW FOCUS: WELCOME)

Veterans turning to franchising in increasing numbers.

FW FOCUS: VETFRAN

7-Eleven.

Joseph M. DePinto appointed, Aaron Rents appoints Christopher M. Champion - Brief Article

Abrakadoodle.

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Aire Serv.

PEOPLE - Tom Thomas appointed - Brief Article

Big O Tires.

PEOPLE - Jim Bull appointed and Steve Steffens retires - Brief Article

BizCom Associates.

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