Congressional and Corporate Leaders to Address Legal Reform, International Trade, Health Care and Other Issues Impacting Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
WASHINGTON, May 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Latino Coalition (TLC) announces the keynotes and congressional leaders who will speak at the 2011 Small Business Summit May 24 & 25 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street NW, Washington, D.C.
The Latino Coalition, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, will host the annual Small Business Summit to bring together over 150 Hispanic entrepreneurs from around the country. Summit attendees have the opportunity to network and learn from government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to increase small business participation in future procurement opportunities.
Tuesday, May 24: Keynote speakers and room locations are as follows:
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Regency Ballroom |
Keynote: Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce |
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2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Regency Ballroom |
Keynote: Carly Fiorina, Business and Opinion Leader, former CEO of Hewlett-Packard |
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Wednesday, May 25: Guest political speakers to address the current issues facing small and medium-sized Latino business owners include:
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Senate Hart Office Building Room 902 |
Luncheon Speakers: Sponsors: Silvia R. Aldana, Manager, Government Relations, PG&E, Joan Woodard, Executive Vice President for Public Policy, Travelers, Lisa Rickard, Executive Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Legal Reform Congressmen: Xavier Becerra (D-CA), Francisco Canseco (R–TX), John Cornyn (R-TX), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Sean Duffy (R-WI), Kevin McCarthy, Majority Whip (R), Mike Pence (R-IN), David Rivera (R-FL) |
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"The U.S. Chamber is one of the key business influencers on our economy and we are thrilled to partner with them for this event that has garnered interest from top elected officials and Fortune 500 companies," said Hector V. Barreto, TLC's Chairman and Former Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (2001-2006). "The 750 attendees from around the country will spend the next three days collaborating on job creation and how small to medium-sized businesses can positively impact the economy," added Barreto.
For details on how to register for The Latino Coalition's Washington, D.C., procurement event, visit: www.TheLatinoCoalition.com
About the Latino Coalition
The Latino Coalition (TLC) was founded in 1995 by a group of Hispanic business owners from across the country to research and develop policies relevant to Latinos. TLC is a non-profit nationwide organization based in CA, with offices in Washington, D.C. and Guadalajara, Mexico. TLC was established to address policy issues that directly affect the well-being of Hispanics in the United States. TLC's agenda is to develop initiatives and partnerships that will foster economic equivalency and enhance overall business, economic and social development of Latinos. Visit: www.thelatinocoalition.com
SOURCE The Latino Coalition
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