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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

South Florida Client: Paola Frewa Originally from Venezuela, Paola Frewa and her family have always focused on remaining flexible and adaptable. They embarked on several entrepreneurial ventures in Venezuela and the United States and learned valuable lessons from each. In 2006, they started International Cabinet Contractors, a South Florida-based family-operated business that designs, manufactures, sells,Read more

South Florida Client: Erika Alonso Full-time mom and entrepreneur Erika Alonso found a way to turn her baking hobby into a business during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, she established Cakeology by Erika, LLC with the desire to offer the most delicious cakes in Miami while also taking care of her family. Erika chose herRead more

South Florida client: Marisol Mendoza Originally from Nicaragua, Marisol Mendoza is the owner of Selva Negra Corporation, a family-style restaurant located on the outer edge of Little Havana in Miami-Dade County. They offer authentic Nicaraguan cuisine and a variety of international dishes, both on site and for special events catering. Since its establishment in SeptemberRead more

$75,000 grant to provide training and resources for Hispanic entrepreneurs in Florida and North Carolina Prospera, the economic development nonprofit organization, announced today a $75,000 grant from Comcast NBCUniversal and Telemundo Enterprises as part of Comcast NBCUniversal’s $100 million commitment to advance social justice and equality. The grant will support Hispanic entrepreneurs and small businessRead more

South Florida Client – Eduardo Mora and family Originally from Venezuela, Eduardo Mora, his spouse, and daughters are the founders of Amilliardi Corp., a home-based, online business operating from West Palm Beach. Amilliardi offers maternity products such as diaper bags, portable changing pads, credit card holders for strollers, apparel, and more. Eduardo’s daughters, Kerly BennetRead 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

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

South Florida Client – Diana Perez Meet the woman behind the magic. Diana Perez is a young entrepreneur from Miami, with a strong background and passion for sustainability and agriculture. In 2019 Diana started her own company, Magic City Gardens, based in North Miami with a main goal in mind: to develop community-supported agriculture. Originally,Read more