With its mission to promote and foster diversity and inclusion
within the franchising community, the IFA’s
Diversity Institute’s Board has appointed
industry veteran Terry Powell, CFE, CEO and founder of FranchisEsource
Brands International (FSBI) to serve as a member on the Diversity
Institute’s committee. FSBI (www.franchisesource.com)
is a multi-brand franchisor principally engaged in growing
solid concepts into major international franchise brands such as The
Entrepreneur’s Source, Decor & You, Business
Advisers International, Business Partner and FranchiseSearch.com.
“Terry Powell’s
commitment and passion in support of franchise development and his
support for IFA educational activities over the years makes him a great
asset to our Institute,” says John Reynolds,
president of the IFA’s Education Foundation. “As
a leader in the franchise community, Terry’s
insight of the industry will help us meet our goals bringing economic
empowerment to a multi-cultural market,” he
added.
The Diversity Institute serves as the home for the IFA’s
Education Foundation’s diversity and minority
programs which focus on education, research, scholarships and liaisons
with other national organizations. The Institute provides information to
assist IFA members to expand their diversity recruitment and
multi-cultural marketing efforts at all levels –
franchisees, employees, suppliers, and consumers.
“Creating economic opportunities for all
through franchising has been a life-long effort of mine,”
says Terry Powell. “As a member of IFA’s
Diversity Committee allows me to extend my reach even further and help
the industry understand that diversity and inclusion should be a
business growth strategy,” he added.
The Diversity Institute focuses on 4 areas promoting diversity and
inclusion in the franchise industry:
Research –
Document best practices in diverse franchise recruitment, employee
hiring and retention and supplier diversity; establish a baseline of
participation by minorities and women in franchising.
Education –
Help IFA members incorporate diversity into their systems and build on
existing programs.
Communications –Increase
diversity communications within the IFA and to external audiences.
Fundraising and Resource Development
– To support expanded diversity efforts.
FranchisEsource Brands International (FSBI)
FranchisEsource Brands International is a multi-brand franchisor
principally engaged in growing solid concepts into major international
franchise brands such as The Entrepreneur’s
Source, Decor & You, Business Advisers International, Business Partner,
FranchiseSearch.com and WEBB, Women Empowered by Business.
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