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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

DeKalb County has approved a $50,000 Super District 6 ARP appropriation of funding from Commissioner Ted Terry for economic development, nonprofit organization Prospera to support local Latino entrepreneurs, especially those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. All Prospera services—including individual consulting and technical assistance, business training in Spanish, and access to capital—are offered to clients at no charge, thanks to funds raised from publicRead more

On the evening of Saturday, December 11, EPCOT’s World Showplace Pavilion was the setting for the 24th Annual Don Quijote Awards, a prestigious event recognizing businesses and individuals committed to advancing the Hispanic community in Central Florida. As in years past, the recipients were chosen by a selection committee that evaluated nominees based on theirRead 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

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

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