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South Florida Clients: Gloria Martinez and Edmerson Vazquez Dominican spouses Gloria Martinez and Edmerson Vazquez are the owners of 3Cycle, a company that offers a one-stop shop for all recycling and data destruction needs. Established in 2016, 3Cycle recycles a variety of electronics, including broadband equipment, computers, smartphones, and electrical cables. The company’s headquarters areRead more

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

South Florida Client: Romina Orozco-Encio Romina Orozco-Encio is the current owner of Abbott Florist on Normandy Isle. Abbott Florist started in 1990 when Romina and her family came to Miami Beach from Argentina. Her father had previously owned and operated a flower shop in Argentina, and he used his knowledge and expertise to replicate theRead 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

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