Prospera hosts in-person event to recognize local clients among stakeholders
(ORLANDO, FL) August 26, 2022 – After two years of virtual events, Prospera’s traditional Hispanic Heritage Month signature event returns to an in-person format, although with a new time and agenda. The 2022 Prospera Success Stories event in Central Florida, presented by OUC – The Reliable One, will take place on Thursday, September 1 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rosen Plaza Hotel. True to its purpose, the event will gather the nonprofit organization’s stakeholders—funders, clients, volunteers, and partners—to celebrate Hispanic entrepreneurship and recognize local Hispanic small business owners who have demonstrated success and growth since receiving assistance from Prospera.
The theme for this year’s event is Stronger Than Before. The program will be led by Prospera Regional Vice President in Central Florida Katia Medina. It will also feature keynote remarks by Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Senior Program Officer of Entrepreneurship Andy Stoll. More information about the event and registration is available online.
In addition to Presenting Sponsor OUC, the event is sponsored by Hosts Bank of America, Florida Blue, Heart of Florida United Way, Orlando Health, Orlando Magic, Truist, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, and Wells Fargo; Champions JPMorgan Chase, Plaza del Sol, The Trentham Santiago Group, and University of Central Florida; and Leaders AT&T, TD Bank, Travel & Leisure, Valencia College, Waste Management, and Zaza Cuban Comfort Food.
About Prospera
Prospera is an economic development, nonprofit organization that since 1991 has specialized in providing bilingual assistance to Hispanic entrepreneurs who want to start, sustain, and grow their business. In the last five years alone, Prospera has facilitated over $61 million in loans, trained over 18,000 entrepreneurs, and helped consulting clients create or retain over 16,000 jobs. It currently serves Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia. For more information, visit prosperausa.org.
