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North Carolina Client – The Cruz family The Cruz family started Envision Construction in 2014, a residential general contracting and home building company in North Carolina. Maribel and Raul Cruz are originally from Mexico and have been living in the U.S. for the past three decades. As they were trying to find a house thatRead more

NEW ASPEN INSTITUTE INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT HARD-HIT HISPANIC-OWNED BUSINESSES IN MIAMI City Learning and Action Lab Launched in Five Latinx-Majority Communities Across the U.S. The Aspen Institute Latinos & Society Program (AILAS) and Prospera are proud to announce Miami’s participation in the City Learning and Action Lab, a new, 12-month program presented by AILAS inRead more

North Carolina Client – The Palermo family Scultori, LLC. is a family-owned and operated business servicing Charlotte, North Carolina. They offer an array of handyman services to their community including carpentry, interior design, painting, floors, tile, drywall, and cabinetry. The inspiration for their family business started when Maria and Nogui Palermo Sr. moved from NewRead more

Technology Academy May 2021 Prospera’s 6th Technology Academy took place online and in Spanish from May 10 to 13, 2021. Hispanic entrepreneurs were empowered with information about the latest trends, tools, and updates in technology for small businesses. Among the many attendees that participated during the four days, 35 attended all four sessions and obtainedRead more

Conrad Santiago – The Trentham Santiago Group Conrad Santiago is a Private Wealth Advisor at The Trentham Santiago Group in Central Florida who has been recognized for his excellence as Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2019, and as Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in 2020 and 2021. Back in 1994, a group ofRead more

West Coast Client – Omar Cruz Omar Cruz is a U.S Army veteran, proud American citizen, Department of Defense Technician, a great husband, and a devoted father. He is also the creator of the table game, Challenge the Sea: Nautical Trivia. The game was developed to offer a fun and engaging way to remind boatersRead more

South Florida Client – Martha Castillo and family.  Arepasmania is a family-operated business that provides fast, fresh, and delicious food at the Pembroke Pines Mall. The menu offers a diverse and selective array of Venezuelan dishes, in convenient presentation options. By offering the best of Venezuelan cuisine, Arepasmania allows people of all cultures to enjoy authentic Latin-American flavors.  The initial inspiration for the business was born in the dining room ofRead more

 Jose Luis Gutierrez, a Dominican-American artist and former Marine Corps, owns Karibe Dance Studio in the City of Sweetwater in South Florida, which he founded 17 years ago. When the pandemic started in March 2020, Jose had to close the business due to developing COVID-19 guidelines and regulations.  One month after being shut down, Jose sought Prospera’sRead more

On Wednesday, May 5, Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf announced $3,225,000 in grants during a special event held in Johnson C. Smith University, to help local nonprofit organizations address critical community needs and advancing entrepreneurship for the next generation of business leaders. Johnson C. The nine recipients of this grant are — Smith University, UnitedRead more

Central Florida Client – Miguel Ortega Detal & Smith Trade, LLC is a family-operated business owned by Miguel Ortega. Backed with over 25 years of experience in manufacturing and distributing organic, natural, and biodegradable products, Miguel decided to start his business in Central Florida, importing environmentally friendly products from Ecuador. Amongst his most remarkable productsRead more