Keynotes Carly Fiorina and General Stanley McChrystal Join Members of Congress at America's Small Business Summit

The Latino Coalition Partners With the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Support and Honor Small Business Leaders

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The Latino Coalition

May 13, 2011, 10:46 ET

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Latino Coalition (TLC), America's leading advocate for Latino-owned, small and medium-sized businesses, announces that its Small Business Summit will return to the Nation's Capitol May 23 - 25 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington D.C.

To expand on the success of last spring's Economic Summit, TLC has partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to bring members to the 2011 America's Small Business Summit in Washington, D.C.

On Monday, May 23, 2011, in conjunction with the Summit, TLC will host B2B National Procurement Matchmaking, which will unite Summit attendees with procurement officers from government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to increase small business participation in future procurement opportunities.

"Through this nationwide program, we have helped to create over eight billion dollars in contracts for small businesses throughout the country," states Hector V. Barreto, TLC's Chairman and Former Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (2001-2006). "A key constituency for the 2012 elections, the Latino business community is a driving force behind the economic recovery of our country, adding to the timeliness and value of this event," he added.

In addition to the procurement sessions, Summit attendees also receive legislative briefings from elected officials as well as workshop sessions that focus on key issues important to small business such as: newly available financing, risk management, legal reform, healthcare and international trade.  

Speakers that will discuss legislative and management concerns include:

  • Steven Boal, founder of Coupons.com
  • Grady Burnett, vice president of Global Marketing Solutions at Facebook
  • Eric Cantor, House Majority Leader (R-VA)
  • Andrew Card, former chief of staff for the Bush Administration
  • Colleen DeBaise small business editor, The Wall Street Journal
  • Dana Perino, former White House press secretary for the Bush Administration

Keynote speakers and room locations are as follows:

Where:  The Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street NW Washington D.C.


Tuesday, May 24, 2011



9:00 a.m.-9:45 p.m.

Regency Ballroom


Keynote: Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce




2:15 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

Regency Ballroom


Keynote: Carly Fiorina, Business and Opinion Leader, former CEO of Hewlett-Packard




2:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

Regency Ballroom


Keynote: General Stanley McChrystal, former Commander of U.S. and International Forces in Afghanistan


Wednesday, May 25, 2011


12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

SH 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)





In addition to face-to-face opportunities for business development, the 2011 America's Small Business Summit will bring together more than 750 small business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs from across the country to network, learn, and advocate for policies that support small business growth.  For details on how to register for the Latino Coalition's Washington, DC, 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, DC 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