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Nationally Accredited Primrose Schools Coming Soon to Chicago	CHICAGO – Consistently known as a leader in the child care industry and early childhood education, Primrose Schools announced plans to open six new schools in the Chicago market over the next four years and has identified key communities as part of the company’s franchise development strategy. Primrose has more than 200 schools nationwide. Primrose is actively seeking motivated individuals to independently own and operate the future schools planned for Algonquin and many other key areas. Each new school will also positively impact the economy by creating approximately 25-30 new jobs and awarding approximately $2.9 to $4.1 million in project costs. After conducting extensive research, including area demographics and other factors, Primrose found that while the demand for high quality educational child care continues to grow throughout Chicago, providers are limited. Meanwhile, many existing Primrose Schools nationwide are seeing solid enrollment numbers, and several schools have wait-lists. “While there’s a definite need for Primrose Schools in Chicago and surrounding communities, we’re taking a careful approach to finding the right franchise owners who share our values,” said Darin Harris, COO of Primrose Schools. “We look for motive, character and business savvy, but even more importantly, we must be absolutely certain that every one of our franchise owners shares the Primrose passion for nurturing children, and for making a difference in the community and in the lives of the families they service in their school.”
Foot Solutions and Soles4Souls, the International Shoe Charity Partner to Donate Shoes to the Needy	NASHVILLE, TN and MEQUON, WI -- Soles4Souls Inc., the shoe charity, has already partnered with thousands of shoe footwear retailers across North America to collect "gently worn" shoes that benefit needy people around the corner and around the world. Perhaps none are so vital to the charity's success as independent shoe retailers, such as FOOT SOLUTIONS of Mequon, who are the hands and feet for Soles4Souls. On Monday, June 29th, people who bring in their own "gently worn" shoes to FOOT SOLUTIONS of Mequon will receive $10 off any shoe purchase and a goody bag of coupons from local merchants. All shoes collected will go directly to helping someone in need. Soles4Souls is touring North America in a custom-wrapped RV for the next year in order to increase public participation in its many programs. The "Soles4Souls RV Tour" includes a stop in Mequon to visit FOOT SOLUTIONS. "We are thrilled that FOOT SOLUTIONS of Mequon has joined our cause and have chosen to help us reach victims of natural disasters and those living in abject poverty," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. "They are truly an anchor in their community and are making a profound difference to people all over the world, and we appreciate their involvement," he said.
Children’s Orchard Partners with Kinderdance® to Offer On-Site Classes	Melbourne, FL, June 12, 2009 - Moms won’t have to worry about keeping an eye on the kids while shopping at Children’s Orchard, because the boys and girls will be busy learning their numbers, colors, shapes, words, through song, dance and fitness. The children’s upscale-resale shop, is inviting local parents and their children to experience a complementary Kinderdance® class. At this time, parents will be able to enroll their children ages 2-12 years-old in regularly scheduled Kinderdance® classes to be held at Children’s Orchard. “We’re thrilled to offer a unique experience for children to learn and have fun while mom gets a chance to pick up her child’s new outfit,” Cathy Marks, Executive Vice President, Operations of Children’s Orchard. “The new partnership with Kinderdance® will help us stand out from our competitors and attract new customers.”
Sign Up Today for IFA's Public Affairs Conference	Please join us for IFA’s Public Affairs Conference, September 14-15, at the JW Marriott in Washington, DC, the franchise industry’s most important advocacy event. You may be more familiar with the event’s previous name, Franchise Appreciation Day. Now we’ve re-branded the event as the Public Affairs Conference and with a new President and new Congress in office, it’s critical that lawmakers know the contribution franchising makes to the nation’s economy, particularly in a time of crisis. As the Chairwoman of a franchisor company, I plan to send over 25 representatives from The Dwyer Group to meet with Members of Congress to share our views on such issues as: • Economic Stimulus Programs • Health Care Reform • Card Check Legislation • Finance/lending reform • Tax Policy To help you prepare, IFA staff and other government relations experts will review these key issues in detail during the program to help you conduct effective meetings with your Members of Congress. There is no registration fee to participate and IFA will make your Congressional appointments for you. For more information: http://www.franchise.org/uploadedFiles/Franchise_Industry/Events/PAC%20Flyer%20for%20website.pdf#Top

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