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The Rockefeller Foundation grant will benefit entrepreneurs in Miami and Atlanta metro areas Economic development nonprofit organization Prospera announced it has received its first grant from The Rockefeller Foundation to provide procurement-focused training and technical assistance to small, Hispanic-owned businesses in the Miami, Fl. and Atlanta, Ga. metro areas. Educational programs funded by the grant will focus on a range of topics related to procurement, including minority certifications,Read more

Prospera and The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO) co-hosted the 25th Annual Don Quijote Awards gala. The prestigious awards ceremony took place on Dec. 10 at Epcot’s World Showplace Pavilion and its top sponsors were Walt Disney World Resort, Wells Fargo, and 1st SOS Staffing. The Don Quijote Awards is the premierRead more

The Don Quijote Awards are the premier business and professional recognition for the Hispanic business community in Central Florida Excitement builds for the 25th Annual Don Quijote Awards as the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO) and Prospera revealed the finalists of the four categories, along with this year’s Lifetime Achievement and HispanicRead more

Prospera celebrates successful entrepreneurship among top stakeholders (TAMPA, FL) October 21, 2022 – Prospera hosted its traditional event to celebrate Hispanic entrepreneurship on Thursday, October 20 at Armature Works in Tampa. The event, presented by Duke Energy, brought together the nonprofit’s top supporters—funders, clients, volunteers, and partners—to recognize local small business owners who have demonstratedRead more

Hispanic Heritage Month is a great opportunity to celebrate initiatives and programs that benefit our Hispanic business community. Prospera and the First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce have collaborated for several years, and in recent months our partnership has grown stronger. Resources to support Hispanic business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in the Jacksonville metro area—inRead more

Prospera held event to celebrate local clients and partnerships (CORAL GABLES, FL) September 16, 2022 – After two years of virtual celebrations, Prospera hosted its signature Hispanic Heritage Month event, although this time with a new time and format. Presented by FPL on September 14 at the Miracle Theater in Coral Gables, the main supportersRead more

Prospera will hold special event to recognize clients and highlight partners (CORAL GABLES, FL) September 12, 2022 – After two years of virtual celebrations, Prospera‘s traditional Hispanic Heritage Month event returns in person, introducing a new time and format. FPL is the presenting sponsor of the 2022 Prospera Success Stories in South Florida to beRead more

Prospera held signature special event to recognize local clients for their success (ORLANDO, FL) September 7, 2022 – Prospera, an economic development non-profit organization, hosted its traditional Hispanic Heritage Month event in Central Florida. Presented by OUC, after two years of virtual events, the 2022 Prospera Success Stories Event: Stronger Than Before fulfilled the objectiveRead more

Prospera hosts in-person event to recognize local clients among stakeholders   (ORLANDO, FL) August 26, 2022 – After two years of virtual events, Prospera’s traditional Hispanic Heritage Month signature event returns to an in-person format, although with a new time and agenda. The 2022 Prospera Success Stories event in Central Florida, presented by OUC –Read 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