Senator Nick Sherry to speak at NFC10, announces Franchise Council of Australia

The Franchise Council of Australia has announced that new Small Business Minister Senator Nick Sherry has agreed to address the 2010 National Franchise Convention for the franchise advice body on the 11th October.

Executive Director of the FCA, Steve Wright, confirms that Senator Sherry is an experienced minister, with strong relevant ministerial experience, and is confident that his attendance will be worthwhile.

“NFC10 – the franchise sector’s annual national conference - will provide an ideal opportunity for Senator Sherry to meet some of the leaders in Australian franchising and to hear some of the aspirations of the sector, including the strong desire to maximize the opportunities for growth, so that in 2011 and beyond, franchising can continue to lead the success of the small business sector”, he says.

Senator Sherry will address NFC10 at the grand opening session at 9.55am on Monday, 11th October at the Marriott Resort and Spa, Surfers Paradise.

Other keynote speakers at the national conference will include:

• Clive Palmer – Chairman, Mineralogy
• Phil Ruthven – Chairman, IBISWorld
• Ross McDonald – Head of Retail and Consumer Goods, Google Australia/NZ
• Michael Hewitt-Gleeson – Co-founder, School of Thinking
• Bob Irwin – Conservationist
• Michael Schaper - Deputy Chairman, ACCC; and
• a host of franchising leaders.

Further information can be found online.