Last week, the IFA hosted a conference call to update members regarding the Supreme Court's ruling on health care and its potential impact on franchising and small business. You can listen to a recording of the call here. Nearly 2,200 people joined the call and more than 200 participants responded to a poll saying the ruling would make them less likely to hire or expand their business.

To provide you with ongoing information on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), IFA will host a session on the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision and discuss implementation of the law moving forward during the Public Affairs Conference, September 10-11 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. The featured speaker, Anne Phelps, Principal at Washington Council (a division of Ernst & Young) who answered questions on the call last week, will provide the latest details on what you need to know about the ACA.

The Public Affairs Conference gives you the opportunity to meet with lawmakers and tell them about the business issues that are important to you, a voting constituent and a franchise business professional. Register now for the Public Affairs Conference.

There is no registration fee for this event, however you do need to register. After you register, IFA will arrange the appointments for you with your members of Congress, and equip you with everything you need to be prepared.

While you're at the Public Affairs Conference you can also:

• Stay informed on the current and likely future trends on the legislative and regulatory landscape that will impact your business. View the brochure.
• Recognize and honor outstanding franchisees at the annual IFA Franchisee of the Year Awards ceremony.
• Network with your peers and brainstorm about key franchise business challenges and solutions.

Visit the Public Affairs Conference homepage to view the preliminary brochure and get more details on this important event.

Questions? E-mail Erica Fitzsimmons or call (202) 662-0760.