North Carolina Client Spotlight – Nora Anaya and Hans Vargas Nora Anaya from Bolivia, and Hans Vargas from Mexico, met at a food truck, got married, and founded Ta Contento a local food truck that offers authentic Mexican fast food in alternating locations within Chapel Hill. With every meal they serve, Nora and Hans celebrateRead more
North Carolina Client Spotlight – Sussa Goins Sussa Goins is a chef with international culinary arts experience and a passion for catering weddings and other events. In 2018, this passion led Sussa to reach out to Prospera for assistance to establish her first business, The Traveling Bistro. The business was successful at first, but soonRead more
South Florida Client Spotlight – Alejandro Diaz Originally from Venezuela, Alejandro Diaz moved to Miami aiming to continue his journey as an entrepreneur in the food industry. In 2011, Alejandro established La Latina, a neighborhood arepera that offers homemade traditional Venezuelan comfort food in the Wynwood and Midtown Miami area. La Latina is the perfectRead more
Central Florida Client Spotlight – Tony Villalobos Tony Villalobos is the owner of Lobos Coffee Roasters, a new and modern coffee house located at 3000 Corrine Drive, in Orlando, FL. His love for coffee began when visiting his grandmother’s coffee farm in Panama, where from a young age he began to enjoy the aroma ofRead more
Nonprofits Prospera and Ascendus collaborate to help more Hispanic-owned businesses recover JPMorgan Chase has donated $500,000 to economic development, nonprofit organizations Prospera and Ascendus (formerly Accion East) to support more than 750 small, minority-owned businesses in Florida struggling to overcome the economic crisis. The organizations will work together to assist small business owners in the greater Orlando, Miami andRead more
An opportunity to make us count only comes around once every 10 years… let’s participate for the future wellbeing of our families! In partnership with Florida Counts 2020 Census, Prospera invites everyone in our community to participate in the census process taking place until April 1. The data captured during the 2020 Census will affect the determination of federal funds allocated to our state (for Medicaid, SNAP, Head Start, Section 8, roadsRead more
Now more than ever, the small business community in South Florida counts with numerous financing options to be able to confront the COVID-19 pandemic. There is still time and resources available to obtain the help that you and your business may need to surpass the current economic crisis. Call Prospera today for a free consultationRead more
Central Florida Client – Enriqueta Coll Enriqueta Coll is the owner of E5Drinks, LLC and a Prospera client in Central Florida. Her small business offers innovative products made with her own creation, Limonazza: delicious drinks that master a combination of the health benefits in flax seeds and aloe vera, with a refreshing lime taste. “LimonazzaRead more
West Coast Client: Gilma Parra Adjusting to change can be challenging, whether it’s remembering to carry hand sanitizer in your bag, wearing a face mask or adapting a business to new operating procedures. Prospera client Gilma Parra has done it all. In 2016, she and her husband purchased Sabor Paisa Restaurant and took on a whole new life as business owners. They had little experience managing the businessRead more
During the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses have faced numerous unforeseen obstacles. With the implementation of the Federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), some busines owners have found some relief amidst this difficult time. As an organization dedicated to help start, sustain, and grow Hispanic-owned businesses to achieve community prosperity,Read more
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