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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

South Florida Client Spotlight – Alejandro Diaz  Originally from Venezuela, Alejandro Diaz moved to Miami aiming to continue his journey as an entrepreneur in the food industry. In 2011, Alejandro established La Latina, a neighborhood arepera that offers homemade traditional Venezuelan comfort food in the Wynwood and Midtown Miami area. La Latina is the perfectRead 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

An opportunity to make us count only comes around once every 10 years… let’s participate for the future 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: 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

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

Spotlight on Prospera Client Merlili Bridal Boutique – South Florida Merlili Bridal Boutique provides an exclusive selection of beautiful wedding dresses to both brides and bridesmaids. Since opening their doors in Coral Gables, its owner Lilian Masforroll has acquired a collection of affordable bridal gowns, each one carefully selected with attention on style, quality, andRead more

Maria Elena Cisneros is Past Chair of Prospera’s South Florida Regional Board and the owner of Cisneros State Farm Insurance Agency in Miami. She is a successful business owner, an admired leader and mother, and a generous volunteer and donor. Read below to learn more about this esteemed Prospera champion.   What are your workplace’sRead more