A leading Latino-owned network aimed to advocate for small and medium-sized businesses announced its partnership with a global nutrition company for the purpose to improve economic empowerment and financial independence within the Latino community.

The Latino Coalition (TLC), with its network of over 65 organizations across numerous states across the country, teamed with Herbalife in order to spread its message on behalf of Latino business owners in the U.S. With the partnership, TLC hopes to further provide Latino businesses with important resources and "advance their overall well-being."

With the partnership, TLC and Herbalife are set to host two small business summits in Los Angeles and Washington D.C. this year. The summits' purpose is to "empower and equip" business owners and entrepreneurs with needed information and resources to succeed.

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TLC's Chairman Hector Barreto stated that Herbalife shares the coalition's commitment to see the Latino community economically grow and develop.

"As an organization that gives voice to small business nationwide and addresses policy issues that directly affect the well-being of Hispanics across the nation, the partnership between our organization and Herbalife is a natural fit. We look forward to a long and successful partnership," added Barreto, who previously served as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

As a result of the partnership, TLC added Herbalife's Government and Community Affairs' Vice President Angela Maria Arboleda to the coalition's Corporate Advisory Board. TLC's Corporate Advisory Board consist of corporations that share the coalition's commitment to Latino entrepreneurs.

Arboleda said, "Herbalife is proud to expand its partnership with the Latino Coalition and we are honored to serve on the Coalition's Corporate Advisory Board. This partnership helps ensure that the views of our Latino members - in addition to millions of other Latino business owners - are heard on a national level and that they have the support they need to succeed."

She added that Herbalife is "proud" of their commitment to the Latino community and future works with TLC.

"We are excited to welcome Angela to our Corporate Advisory Board and we look forward to benefitting from her extensive experience working to improve the lives of Latinos in government and the non-profit sector," said Barreto.

TLC is scheduled to have its annual America's Small Business Summit in Washington D.C. between June 11 and June 13. The America's Small Business Summit, in collaboration with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, aims to provide a forum for businesses to develop by networking and analyzing issues that are impacting the business sector. Herbalife is a sponsor at the event as well as AT&T, Google, Verizon, and Univision Communications, Inc., to name a few.

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