(WASHINGTON, DC – Sept 26, 2023) – Arbonne participated in the Sept. 20 Direct Selling Day on Capitol Hill, hosted by Direct Selling Association (DSA), the national trade association for direct selling companies. Arbonne joined with 11 other direct selling companies, bringing together more than 75 independent direct sellers and executives to meet in-person with 60 Members of Congress to urge them to protect independent workers in future legislative sessions. Independent Arbonne Consultants from the Baltimore, Maryland area accompanied Arbonne executives on the trip to speak with lawmakers like Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, Rep. Glenn Ivey, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, and Rep. Lloyd Smucker, for example.

“Ensuring our elected officials in D.C. hear from the Arbonne independent contractors on a regular basis is very important to us. Face-to-face conversations about how entrepreneurs are managing their businesses in today’s environment are critical to shaping the future of business in the U.S.,” shared Bernadette Chala, General Counsel for Arbonne International.

“When independent direct sellers meet face-to-face with their elected officials, those conversations are meaningful and memorable for all parties. Members of Congress hear first-hand from these entrepreneur constituents about successes and challenges, including how their businesses are directly impacted by legislation and regulatory actions,” said  Joseph N. Mariano, DSA President and Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Direct Selling Day on Capitol Hill provides a national stage for independent workers to advocate for themselves with lawmakers.”

ABOUT THE DIRECT SELLING ASSOCIATION
For more than a century, the U.S. Direct Selling Association (DSA) has served as the national trade association for companies that offer entrepreneurial opportunities to independent sellers to market and sell products and services, typically outside of a fixed retail establishment. In 2022, direct selling took place across the United States, generating $40.5 billion in retail sales and 6.7 million entrepreneurs in the U.S. sold products or services through the direct selling channel, providing a personalized buying experience for 40 million customers.

ABOUT ARBONNE
Arbonne is a global force in sustainable healthy living since 1980. A healthy living community that connects personal consultation with an immersive digital experience to help people find wellness products that find their needs today and tomorrow. Arbonne’s philosophy embraces the relationship between clean, effective plant-based products, conscious sustainability practices, and connecting people together for their healthy living journey.  Arbonne won’t rest when it comes to clean and safe formulations, starting with its Not Allowed List™ of over 2000+ banned ingredients. Arbonne makes every effort to be gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO, with no artificial colors, fragrance, flavors, or sweeteners. As a purpose driven company, Arbonne’s consistent business practices help empower people to flourish and create a sustainable planet for the future. At Arbonne, both people and the planet are considered in every decision made. Arbonne is a proud Certified B Corporation.​ ​​​​CLEAN. CONSCIOUS. CONNECTED.™