Pathways to Franchising: Pennsylvania

In collaboration with the International Franchise Association Foundation, the Pathways to Franchising Program is designed to provide information and resources about entrepreneurial opportunities through franchising to diverse communities nationwide. The program will provide education on the foundations of franchising, explore opportunities in various franchising industries, and discuss strategies on how to enter the market.

Agenda:
9:00am – 9:15pm – Doors Open, Registration & Vendor Expo
9:15am – 9:30am – Welcome Remarks

• Regina A. Hairston, President & CEO, African American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ, DE
• Richard Snow, Vice President, National Specialty & Franchise Banking Relationship Manager, Bremer Bank, Chair, Black Franchise Leadership Council (BFLC)
• David Smith, Senior Manager, Diversity Programs, IFA Foundation
• Councilmember Cherrelle L. Parker, City Council, Philadelphia (tentative)

• Boynton Weekes, Franchise Consultant, FranNet

• Richard Snow, Vice President, National Specialty & Franchise Banking Relationship Manager, Bremer Bank
• Kim Carter, Business Solutions Specialist, African American Chamber of PA, NJ, DE

• John Lancaster, Vice President, Emerging Markets, Franchise Development and Owner Relations, Choice Hotels International
• Lori Shaffron, Senior Director of Franchise Sales, Rita’s
• John Teza, President & CEO, Hand & Stone Franchise Corp. 
• Brittany Tolliferreo, Founder, Chick-A-Boom