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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

Central Florida Client: Joanna Bucaro, owner of All Kids Spanish Originally from Guatemala, All Kids Spanish CEO and Director Joanna Bucaro counts on more than 20 years of experience working with children and providing them with Spanish enrichment programs, bilingual story time, and cultural activities. In 2007, Mrs. Bucaro established All Kids Spanish as aRead more

South Florida: Purple Orchid Purple Orchid is an exciting and innovative restaurant established by husband and wife, Bruno Peres Rigotti and Sara Agudelo, in 2016. This establishment offers a variety of delicious natural juices, smoothies, salads and bowls that combine the freshness and the great flavors of healthy ingredients and guarantees a delightful experience. OriginallyRead more

West Coast Client: Karina F. Sloan, owner of Early Childhood Learning Centers Karina F. Sloan is the founder, CEO and Chief Marketing Officer of Early Childhood Learning Centers (ECLC). Originally from Venezuela, Karina obtained a bachelor’s degree in International Management from Florida Southern College, a master’s degree in business administration from St. Leo University, andRead more