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2009
NFA Government Relations Summit Sponsors
Presidential
Senatorial
House of Representatives
State Legislature
Supporter
The
3rd Annual NFA-BKC Government Relations Summit attendees enjoyed
two days full of informative speakers, empowering Hill visits,
networking opportunities and entertainment. Rep. Adam Putnam
put a great start to the Summit with his energized 
presentation
on the importance of the 2008 elections. Because 2008 was an
election year, it was fitting attendees also heard from representatives
from both the Obama-Biden and McCain-Palin campaigns. Ike Brannon,
senior advisor to the McCain-Palin campaign, broke down specifics
on McCain’s policies versus Obama’s that are crucial
for small-business operators. In addition, Melody Barnes, senior
domestic policy advisor to the Obama-Biden campaign, spoke on
behalf of the Obama-Biden campaign on subject matter important
to attendees.
The
second day began with NFA Chairman Joseph Anghelone, leading
a moment of silence in remembrance of 9/11. Oklahoma Congressman,
Rep. Dan Boren, was presented with the King of the Hill Award
by and gave the captive audience a congressional update. Rick
Berman, public affairs strategist, gave a compelling presentation
on topics affecting the restaurant industry and 
provided
the audience with commercials and radio spots on Card Check.
Franchisees then met face-to-face with members of Congress and
their key staff members on Capitol Hill. There were approximately
150 meetings on the Hill during the Summit.
The
GRS ended with a Gala dinner complete with emotional speeches,
the NFA-PAC Cup Awards presentation and entertainment from the
Capitol Steps! Congratulations to the New England Franchisee
Association for receiving the NFA-PAC Cup Most Improved Award
and to Mid-America Franchisee Association for taking the title
as 2008 NFA-PAC Cup Champion!
Special Thanks to Our 3rd Annual NFA-BKC
GRS Sponsors!
Florida/Caribbean Franchisee Association
Great Lakes Franchisee Association
Great Western Franchisee Association
Metro New York Franchisee Association
Mid-America Franchisee Association
Mid-Atlantic Franchisee Association
Midwest Franchisee Association
New South Coalition
Pittsburgh-New York Franchisee Association
Southwest Franchisee Association
Tri-States Franchisee Association
NFA Regional Association Sponsor
Dr Pepper and Sara Lee Foodservice
Presidential Sponsors
Coca-Cola and Restaurant
Services, Inc.
Senatorial Sponsor
Otis Spunkmeyer
State Legislator
AFA Restaurant Finance, Automated
Equipment, Bedford Cost Segregation, Daycoa, Frymaster LLC,
George Weston Bakeries, Heinz, J.R. Simplot, LGI Energy Solutions,
Legendary Graphics, Maines Paper & Food Service, McCain
Foods, National Cost Segregation Specialists LLC, Nestlé
Waters North America, Novasphere, R. Jeffrey & Associates,
T&S Brass, and Wachovia Insurance Services
Supporters
