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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

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 hosts special training to enhance support of small and medium-sized businesses. A unique Technology Academy designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs will be offered on May 17, 24 and 31 by Prospera. The Academy is the only one of its kind in the West Coast of Florida, offered completely in Spanish. This specializedRead more

ORLANDO, FL.—May 1, 2017—The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO) and Prospera (formerly HBIF) have officially opened nominations for their 20th Annual Don Quijote Awards. Nominations will be accepted until June 30 and must be submitted through the event’s official website: www.donquijoteawards.com. The coveted awards have reached their 20th annual celebration and continueRead more

Prospera empowers Hispanic entrepreneurs in Florida through training, consulting and funding to help them start and grow prosperous businesses. Prospera will hold a Contractors’ Academy from March 27 through April 20 in Orlando. This is an eight-session, four-week educational program sponsored by Northwestern Mutual and Telemundo Orlando. It is specially designed for Hispanic-owned businesses relatedRead more

On April 18 and 19, Hispanic entrepreneurs in the Jacksonville area will have the opportunity to participate in business seminars and individual meetings with business consultants, at no charge. Working in collaboration with local leaders and volunteers, Prospera visits the region twice per year to provide guidance and resources to current and potential Hispanic businessRead more

(CHARLOTTE, NC) – On March 2 and 3, Hispanic entrepreneurs in the Charlotte metro area will have the opportunity to receive advice from business development consultants and participate in a digital marketing business seminar—for free. Thanks to the financial sponsorship of Wells Fargo, Bank of America and BB&T, Prospera will carry out its third tripRead more

Sunday, February 19, 2017 @ Clermont Waterfront Park We’re excited that 2017 Tour Latino is almost here! Tour Latino™ is the only Latin-themed bike ride in the state of Florida. More than 700 cyclists are expected to ride a 10, 25, 50, 70 or 100-mile route through hilly Central Florida terrain. Here are some of the exciting things you’ll getRead more

Excitement builds for the 19th Annual Don Quijote Awards as Prospera (formerly Prospera) and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO) announce this year’s finalists. The organizations revealed the 12 finalists for the four categories recognized at the event along with this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award and Hispanic Community Champion award recipients duringRead more