American Dream

Our nation must advance industries of the future or risk losing the race for the 21st century

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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Today, the U.S. risks losing the race in global competitiveness, innovation and national security if we fail to double down in our commitment to accelerating technological innovation for a strong future.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the U.S. risks losing the race in global competitiveness, innovation and national security if we fail to double down in our commitment to accelerating technological innovation for a strong future.
  • It's also a once-in-a-generation workforce development opportunity for the nation's advanced industries to address their glaring needs for STEM and technician talent.
  • Of unfilled new positions, a sizeable portion are skilled technicians with two-year degrees and additional on-the-job "earn and learn" training such as apprenticeships.
  • If we don't leverage this landmark opportunity, we will lose the race for the 21st century.

FGA Launches "Trashed Ballots" Video Highlighting How Ranked-choice Voting Threatens Election Integrity

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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NAPLES, Fla., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) launched a new explainer video as part of a nationwide effort to educate voters and policymakers about ranked-choice voting and the voter confusion, disenfranchisement, and errors that come with it.

Key Points: 
  • The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) launched a new explainer video as part of a nationwide effort to educate voters and policymakers about the negative effects of ranked-choice voting.
  • "Ranked-choice voting is the Left's latest scheme to undermine election integrity, and it's part of an accelerating, coordinated push to remake the American voting system into something more easily manipulated and abused," said Victoria Eardley , Marketing Director at the Foundation for Government Accountability.
  • "We need to make sure that voters and policymakers understand how this unAmerican voting scheme really works so it doesn't spread any further."
  • To learn more about FGA's solutions to stop ranked-choice voting, visit our ranked-choice voting microsite .

Shawna Hicks-Cranston of PostNet Lakewood Ranch Awarded Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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DENVER, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PostNet , a global leader in high-quality printing and shipping solutions, announced today that the International Franchise Association (IFA) named its franchisee, Shawna Hicks-Cranston, owner of PostNet of Lakewood Ranch in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PostNet , a global leader in high-quality printing and shipping solutions, announced today that the International Franchise Association (IFA) named its franchisee, Shawna Hicks-Cranston, owner of PostNet of Lakewood Ranch in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year.
  • "Franchisees of the Year exemplify what franchising is all about – providing opportunity, serving others, and fulfilling the American Dream," said Matthew Haller, President and CEO of the International Franchise Association.
  • PostNet was a perfect fit, and Shawna now runs the PostNet of Lakewood Ranch with her amazing team.
  • "Shawna has also personally been influential in the strategic growth of the PostNet brand serving as chair for our Franchise Advisory Committee.

Rich Schepler of AlphaGraphics South Charlotte Awarded Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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DENVER, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AlphaGraphics , a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, proudly announces that its South Charlotte, North Carolina franchisee, Rich Schepler, was named 2023 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA).

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AlphaGraphics , a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, proudly announces that its South Charlotte, North Carolina franchisee, Rich Schepler, was named 2023 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA).
  • Schepler was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Arizona for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.
  • "Franchisees of the Year exemplify what franchising is all about – providing opportunity, serving others, and fulfilling the American Dream," said Matthew Haller, President and CEO of the International Franchise Association.
  • The Franchisee of the Year Award recognizes leading franchise owners from IFA member brands whose outstanding performance and contributions help protect, enhance, and promote the franchise business model.

RackNerd Named Among Fastest-Growing Companies in 2024 Inc. 5000 Regionals Pacific List

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Inc. magazine today revealed that RackNerd LLC is No. 58 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Pacific list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Pacific private companies, based in California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Alaska. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Pacific economy's most dynamic segment – its independent small businesses.

Key Points: 
  • Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 Regionals: Pacific list had an average growth rate of 162.77 percent.
  • 58 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Pacific list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Pacific private companies, based in California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Alaska.
  • "Distinguishing ourselves as one of the fastest growing companies on the Inc. 5000 Regionals 2024 list is a significant milestone that showcases our rapid growth and dedication to excellence within the IaaS industry," said Dustin B. Cisneros, CEO of RackNerd.
  • Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Regionals: Pacific, including company profiles, can be found at inc.com/Pacific starting February 27, 2024.

U.S. Presidential Hopeful Jason Palmer Becomes First Candidate to Release Talking AI-Powered Version of Himself

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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The Palmer for President campaign's immersive, interactive, visual, and audio-powered AI is on Palmer's campaign's website at https://palmerforpresident.us .

Key Points: 
  • The Palmer for President campaign's immersive, interactive, visual, and audio-powered AI is on Palmer's campaign's website at https://palmerforpresident.us .
  • This cutting-edge experience allows voters to engage directly with the candidate's opinions and ideas in a unique and personalized way.
  • The Palmer For President campaign also launched a compelling new video highlighting the importance and risks of AI, and showcasing Jason Palmer's extensive digital pedigree.
  • The Palmer for President campaign invites voters, supporters, and the media to explore https://palmerforpresident.us and experience a new era of political engagement.

AdvantaClean's Sari Papazian Named 2023 IFA Franchisee of the Year

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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COPPELL, Texas, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sari Papazian, owner of the AdvantaClean of Norcross and Buford franchise in Atlanta, Georgia, has been named as one of the International Franchise Association's 2023 Franchisees of the Year.

Key Points: 
  • COPPELL, Texas, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sari Papazian, owner of the AdvantaClean of Norcross and Buford franchise in Atlanta, Georgia, has been named as one of the International Franchise Association's 2023 Franchisees of the Year.
  • The Franchisee of the Year awards represent IFA member brands across all industries from communities around the country and across the world.
  • Papazian and his partner Hanna Azar opened their AdvantaClean franchise in September 2021, servicing metro Atlanta.
  • "It is a tremendous honor to be named one of the IFA's Franchisees of the Year for 2023," said Papazian.

CertaPro Painters® Jake Kiser Awarded Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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PHOENIX, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jake Kiser, owner of CertaPro Painters of Athens, GA, has been named 2023 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA). Kiser was nominated by CertaPro Painters® and was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator. Nominated by their parent company, individuals are selected for their involvement in their communities, embodying the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering a strong and healthy culture with their workforce, and assisting their fellow franchisees when called upon. 

Key Points: 
  • Owner of CertaPro Painters of Athens, GA recognized for excellence in franchising
    PHOENIX, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jake Kiser, owner of CertaPro Painters of Athens, GA, has been named 2023 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA).
  • Kiser was nominated by CertaPro Painters® and was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.
  • The IFA recognized CertaPro Painters® Jake Kiser with its highest honor awarded to individual franchisees.
  • "I am beyond proud of Jake Kiser for this amazing accomplishment," said Michael Stone, President and Chief Executive Officer of CertaPro Painters.

83 Percent of Americans Believe All Workers Should Have a Pension, New National Institute on Retirement Security Report Finds

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans are increasingly worried about retirement, and they see a return to pensions as a way to restore the American Dream of retirement, according to new research from the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS).

Key Points: 
  • 83% of Americans say all workers should have a pension so they can be independent and self-reliant in retirement.
  • More than half of Americans (55 percent) are concerned that they cannot achieve financial security in retirement.
  • These findings are detailed in a new report from the National Institute on Retirement Security ( NIRS ), Retirement Insecurity 2024: Americans' Views of Retirement.
  • The report findings are based upon a national survey of working age Americans conducted by Greenwald Research .

IVMF's Bunker Labs Celebrates Black History Month with new Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship Program Cohort

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship gives space for veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs from traditionally underserved backgrounds an opportunity to find a community dealing with the same systemic barriers to provide support, mentorship, and opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship gives space for veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs from traditionally underserved backgrounds an opportunity to find a community dealing with the same systemic barriers to provide support, mentorship, and opportunities.
  • February is Black History Month, a reminder to take time to reflect on the accomplishments and contributions of Black Americans.
  • It's also a time to reexamine systemic barriers still facing Black Americans today, particularly in the field of entrepreneurship.
  • We are proud to announce the Breaking Barriers 24A cohort, with gratitude to our sponsors for making this program cohort possible: PwC Charitable Foundation , General Motors , Macy's , Wells Fargo, and Empower by GoDaddy .