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On Monday, Jan. 7, the International Franchise Association was
among the featured guests during a NASDAQ Stock Market opening bell
ceremony at the exchange in New York. IFA Educational Foundation Pres.
John Reynolds participated in the ceremony that included DECA
International High School Division, North Atlantic Regional, David
Montoni and NexCen Brands Inc. CEO Robert D'Loren.
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This event highlighted the partnership between IFA and DECA, a
not-for-profit organization dedicated to preparing high school and
college students for business careers. They were also joined by winners
of the DECA-NASDAQ Stock Market Competition.
To learn more about foundation scholarship programs, visit
www.franchise.org.
To view the event, a webcast of the NASDAQ Opening Bell is
available on Franchise.org under the News tab.
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