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Prospera hosts special training to enhance support of small and medium-sized businesses. A unique Technology Academy designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs will be offered on May 17, 24 and 31 by Prospera. The Academy is the only one of its kind in the West Coast of Florida, offered completely in Spanish. This specializedRead more

On March 27 through April 20 Prospera held the Contractors’ Academy in Orlando. This four-week educational program, sponsored by Northwestern Mutual and Telemundo Orlando,  allowed 33 Hispanic-owned businesses to learn vital aspects of doing business as contractors in Florida. The program provided key tools to the participants and covered a variety of topics. Some ofRead more

On May 4, Prospera participated in a panel discussion for Hispanic small business owners and entrepreneurs as part of the series of events in South Florida to commemorate National Small Business Week. In the first session, the panel “Leaders and Lenders on Small Business Development” consisted of Jonel Hein, (SBA Deputy District Director), Sheri Colas-GervaisRead more

On April 25, in advance of National Small Business Week, U.S. SBA Administrator Linda McMahon met with Central Florida Hispanic business owners. The event was co-hosted by Prospera and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando at the National Entrepreneur Center in Orlando. Prior to a roundtable discussion with Hispanic entrepreneurs, a brief pressRead more

Intraespa offers accredited interpreting, translating and educational solutions to the Tampa Bay area. For over 20 years, Intraespa and its founder Gerardo Martínez have been providing high quality interpreting and translating services to law firms, insurance companies, healthcare providers, government agencies and small business. Gerardo Ramirez came to Prospera seeking business assistance. He participated inRead more

James Harhi, owner of Innovative Attraction Management (IAM), is a passionate entrepreneur who makes his dreams come true. He first came to Prospera as a client and felt that our mission was aligned with his purpose in life. In 2013, James joined Prospera’s Statewide Board of Directors and has served as Secretary of our organizationRead more

On April 18 and 19, Hispanic entrepreneurs in Jacksonville, FL had the opportunity to receive personalized, individual advice from Prospera business development consultants as well as participate in a seminar on securing contracts with the federal government, for free. The event was presented in collaboration with the SBA and the SBDC. This was our firstRead more

ORLANDO, FL.—May 1, 2017—The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO) and Prospera (formerly HBIF) have officially opened nominations for their 20th Annual Don Quijote Awards. Nominations will be accepted until June 30 and must be submitted through the event’s official website: www.donquijoteawards.com. The coveted awards have reached their 20th annual celebration and continueRead more