International Franchise Association

6 | Internaional Franchise Association theWhite House. “It increased the loan limits and loan guarantees in the programs that are used by a great number of new franchise business owners,” Haller says. Another area IFA worked aggressively on pertained to the current “Bush-era” tax rate that was extended by President Obama at the end of 2010 – both corporate and individual tax rates, Haller says. “ ose are the same rates set to expire again at the end of 2012,” he says. “We’re hoping that Congress and the President will sign that into law so that our members get some more relief for an extended period of time.” 28 IF The mission of the Institute of Certified Franchise ExecutivesTM (ICFE) is to enhance the professionalism of franchising by cer tifying the highest standards of quality training and education. ICFE offers a wide range of continuing education programs for professional development. Meeting the requirements of the program and completing the course of study leads to the Cer tified Franchise ExecutiveTM (CFE) designation. institute of certified FRANCHISE EXECUTIVES

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