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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

North Carolina Client: Elizabeth Hurtado Originally from Colombia, Elizabeth Hurtado struggled to secure a job when she first arrived in the United States, almost 10 years ago. Before earning a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the University of North Carolina in Charlotte, she was advised to begin knocking on doors of businesses asking for a job. Following this advice, she secured a job as aRead more

Our communities across Florida continue working to recover from Hurricane Irma. Meanwhile, our thoughts are also focused on Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico and all the other places being affected by natural disasters. This is a time to rebuild, support each other, and become stronger neighbors and community. Below is important information that can aid inRead more

For Alexander Hakim and his wife Lorena, starting their own business was more than setting themselves to become financially independent; it was about doing what they love to do while having fun. “Doing what you love to do has to be fun and special,” says Alexander, who is the main barber at his barber shop.Read more

Eddie Soler, Executive Vice President of Finance for Adventist Health Systems, has volunteered as a Prospera Board of Directors Member for two years and is now serving on its Executive Committee. Read more about Eddie Soler below.   What are your company’s mission and services? I work for Adventist Health Systems.  We are a healthcareRead more

NuCare Therapy NuCare Therapy has been dedicated to helping children and adults through Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy since 2015. The company was founded by Carolina Rincon, MSPT, CES. After providing high quality care in the private sector for eight years, Carolina saw a need for a new approach and proper individualized care.Read more

More Local Business Owners Receive Assistance On June 26 and 27, Hispanic entrepreneurs in Charlotte, North Carolina, benefited from Prospera’s services. Thanks to the support of Bank of America, Wells Fargo and BB&T, entrepreneurs received business consulting and participated in an orientation on starting a business. Prospera provided personalized consulting to over 10 entrepreneurs andRead more

Last month, Prospera hosted its second annual Technology Academy in Tampa. Over the course of three sessions, held on May 17, 24, and 31, Prospera’s academy provided 33 business owners with key knowledge to take advantage of and better apply technology in their businesses. Thanks to the sponsorship of Hillsborough County, Prospera was able toRead more

On May 9 and 10, Hispanic entrepreneurs in West Palm Beach had the opportunity to receive personalized, individual advice from Prospera business development consultants as well as participate in a seminar about marketing through social media, for free. The event was presented in collaboration with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County andRead more

Conrad Santiago, Private Wealth Advisor and owner of Conrad Santiago & Associates with Ameriprise Financial Services, is an example and committed supporter of the Hispanic entrepreneurial spirit. Conrad was one of the founders of Prospera in Central Florida, and served as the organization’s first Board Chair for five consecutive years. Throughout 25 years, he hasRead more