Senator Marco Rubio to Deliver Keynote to The Latino Coalition's Annual Economic Summit Wednesday, May 23 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Latino Coalition, the leading Latino non-profit small business organization founded in 1995 with a commitment of building communities and partnerships for a stronger America, announced today that U.S. Senator Marco Rubio of Florida will provide a keynote address and receive the annual Tributo Award at its Annual Economic Summit to be held at Noon on Wednesday, May 23 at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce building at 1615 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20062.

The event, held during National Small Business Week (occurring May 20-26 this year), will focus on procurement, business development, and trade opportunities. Each year The Latino Coalition's Annual Economic Summit attracts a who's who of U.S. policymakers and national business leaders as well as hundreds of Latino small business owners from across the country.

"Senator Rubio has emerged in the U.S. Senate as an honest, thoughtful and steady voice for small businesspeople across the nation," said Hector V. Barreto, The Latino Coalition's Chairman and the former Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (2001-2006). "His track record of work in Congress and his remarkable personal story serve as inspiration for all Americans and a reminder of the great opportunity America has provided to millions of Latinos. He knows that policies affecting small businesses are critically important to our nation's ability to strengthen the economy and create jobs."

This year The Latino Coalition's Annual Economic Summit comes on the heels of its annual participation in America's Small Business Summit, an event organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This year The Latino Coalition will host hundreds of delegates from throughout the United States as well as international small business delegations from Mexico, Colombia and Bolivia.

In 2011, The Latino Coalition presented the prestigious Tributo Award to the U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA), in recognition of significant contributions to the Latino Community and the Leadership Award to U.S. Senator John Cornyn (TX), in recognition of his contributions and outreach to the Latino Community and for years of exemplary public service to this country. Prior Tributo Award recipients include AltaMed President and CEO Castulo de la Rocha and U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales.

WHAT:
The Latino Coalition's Annual Economic Summit
Keynote: Sen. Marco Rubio

WHEN:
Wednesday, May 23 from 12:00 PM (Noon) until 2:00 PM

Press set at 11:00 AM. Press riser and mult-box available.

WHERE:
U.S. Chamber of Commerce building
1615 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20062

PRESS:         
Press may contact [email protected] to request credentials or to receive more information about set-up.

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 with offices in Southern California, 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. For more information please visit www.thelatinocoalition.com

SOURCE The Latino Coalition

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