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
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
Central Florida Client: Jessica Cruz y Daniel Marsant Jessica Cruz and Daniel Marsant are the owners of Magnificent Hauling, LLC, a construction, machinery, and heavy equipment transportation business established in January 2018. As with most small businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic has become a great challenge. However, since the transportation industry has been classified as essentialRead more
West Coast Client: Alvaro Castillo During the COVID-19 crisis, small business owners are trying to adapt to the situation, approaching and expanding their business in new ways, and incorporating different methods to serve customers. In fact, for some industries this crisis has become a chance to boost their sales. Alvaro Castillo of Castle Insurance &Read more
South Florida Client: Antonio Garcia Prospera client Antonio Garcia owns Rock a Pan bakery in Hialeah, established in 2011. Like so many others, his business has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. In response, he has adjusted his business operations, albeit keeping the wellbeing of his employees top of mind. Rock A Pan’s salesRead more
An opportunity to make us count only comes around once every 10 years… let’s participate for the 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
South Florida Client: Lucho Migneco In his native Venezuela, Lucho Migneco owned and ran a bicycle manufacturing and distribution business for many years. A few years ago, he decided to move to Miami to start a new life as an immigrant entrepreneur. In 2018, Lucho came to Prospera seeking guidance to start a new business. Since then, Lucho has been working with a Business Consultant to identify different opportunities. He attended Prospera seminars on variousRead more
North Carolina Client: Elizabeth Hurtado Originally from Colombia, Elizabeth Hurtado struggled to secure a job when she first arrived in the United States, almost 10 years ago. Before earning a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the University of North Carolina in Charlotte, she was advised to begin knocking on doors of businesses asking for a job. Following this advice, she secured a job as aRead more
West Coast Clients: Israel Martinez and Pablo Rosado Years ago, Israel Martinez and Pablo Rosado toyed with the idea of going into business together with the purpose of making a difference in their community. They were serving in the U.S. Navy when the idea struck. As veterans nearing retirement after 20 years of military service, they asked themselvesRead more
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