News Harris-Stowe State University For Immediate Release Contact: Courtney McCall (314) 340-3391 mccallc@hssu.edu Harris-Stowe to Host 2012 Franchising Seminar for Minorities and Women ST. LOUIS, MO (April 18, 2012) - The Harris-Stowe State University Anheuser-Busch School of Business, in conjunction with The International Franchise Association and St. Louis Development Corporation will host "How to Be in Business For Yourself, But Not By Yourself," April 26, from 8 a.m-3 p.m. The franchising fair will provide the opportunity for prospective franchisees to get up close and personal with experienced franchisors and learn more about franchisor participation, fundamentals of franchising, experiences in franchising, legal aspects of franchising and funding and technical assistance. Participants will also receive valuable information on franchise incentives for minorities and women looking to go into business. This program is open to the public. Registration and one-on-one time with franchise systems opens at 8 a.m.; advanced registration is required. The $25 registration fee includes continental breakfast, lunch and seminar materials. To register, please visit: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8H7 DC6CCH5HGS. This program is in partnership with National Black MBA Association - St. Louis Chapter, KMOX Radio, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis and the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Inc. and is sponsored by Coca-Cola and Exxon Mobil. The business school is located at the HSSU South Campus, 5707 Wilson Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110. For more information on franchising or franchise systems contact: Miriam L. Brewer, director of Education and Diversity, International Franchise Association at (202) 662-0784 or via e-mail: mbrewer@franchise.org. Harris-Stowe State University, located in midtown St. Louis, is a four-year institution that offers 14 degree programs in the areas of Accounting, Business Administration, Biology, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Health Care Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Information Sciences and Computer Technology, Mathematics, Middle School Education, Professional Interdisciplinary Studies, Secondary Education and Urban Affairs. Ranked by U.S. News as one of America's Best Colleges in the Midwest, the university, which has been in existence for more than 150 years, offers the most affordable bachelor's degree in the metropolitan area. ### Courtney Z. McCall Assistant Vice President Communications, Marketing, Alumni Affairs & Development Harris-Stowe State University Ofc: (314) 340-3391 I mobile: (314) 280-9964 I fax: (314) 340-3575 web: www.hssu.edu <http://www.hssu.edu/> **********************Harris-Stowe State University********************** This e-mail is confidential and sent only to specified recipient(s). However, all e-mail is subject to possible interception by third parties. *************Contact postmaster@hssu.edu to report problems**************