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Georgia Client: Betty Martinez Originally from Honduras, Betty Martinez pursued her American Dream by founding BGMart Construction, LLC in 2005, specializing in framing, siding, and roofing. Now, with over 18 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Betty exemplifies resilience and ambition. She has not only become her own boss and gainedRead more

West Coast of Florida Client: Maria Smith María Smith co-founded America Industrial Guide, LLC in Tampa, Florida, in 2020, leveraging over 15 years of experience from Colombia. Inspired by her father’s health issues caused by toxic cleaners at a Colombian oil company and his subsequent passing, María dedicated herself to creating a business focused onRead more

North Carolina Client: Myriam Deese Originally from Chile, Myriam Deese is the owner of Mark-Her, LLC. She offers catering, event planning, and decoration services in Charlotte, North Carolina, since 2005. Before embarking on her entrepreneurial journey, Myriam realized she had a special gift for helping others make their special occasions even more memorable. She decidedRead more

Prospera Regional Board Member Juan Colon is a Financial Advisor within the Business Advisory Team at ACE in Atlanta, Georgia.  Keep on reading to get to know him: What are your workplace/organization’s mission and products/services? ACE: Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Who is ACE? ACE is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). We are aRead more

Prospera Regional Board Member Kimberly Lopez is a Business Disputes Lawyer and a passionate diversity & inclusion advocate. For over six years, she’s been an ally and volunteer for the organization in Central Florida. Keep on reading to get to know her: What motivated you to serve on Prospera’s board as a volunteer? My volunteerRead more