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Intraespa offers accredited interpreting, translating and educational solutions to the Tampa Bay area. For over 20 years, Intraespa and its founder Gerardo Martínez have been providing high quality interpreting and translating services to law firms, insurance companies, healthcare providers, government agencies and small business. Gerardo Ramirez came to Prospera seeking business assistance. He participated inRead more

James Harhi, owner of Innovative Attraction Management (IAM), is a passionate entrepreneur who makes his dreams come true. He first came to Prospera as a client and felt that our mission was aligned with his purpose in life. In 2013, James joined Prospera’s Statewide Board of Directors and has served as Secretary of our organizationRead more

On April 18 and 19, Hispanic entrepreneurs in Jacksonville, FL had the opportunity to receive personalized, individual advice from Prospera business development consultants as well as participate in a seminar on securing contracts with the federal government, for free. The event was presented in collaboration with the SBA and the SBDC. This was our firstRead 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

APD Construction was founded in 2011 by a 12-year construction veteran, Ariel Padilla. APD Construction is a full-service residential and commercial construction company specializing in framing (metal and wood), drywall, acoustical ceiling, and painting for new and remodeling projects. Mr. Padilla and his team never stop improving and expanding their offerings and services. Currently, theRead 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 March 2 and 3, North Carolina Hispanic entrepreneurs in the Charlotte metro area had the opportunity to receive advice from Prospera business development consultants as well as participate in a digital marketing business seminar—for free. The event could not have been possible without the patronage of Wells Fargo, Bank of America and BB&T. ThisRead more

Rock a Pan is a family-owned bakery funded in 2011 and located at the heart of Northwest Miami. The business aims to provide delicious taste with healthy ingredients in all of their products. Their goal is to expand the variety of pastries and flavors with those of international bakeries to satisfy the palate of thoseRead more

Churromania offers churros, to satisfy the urge for the sweet taste that Latinos crave, and that is part of our cultural and culinary heritage. Churromania provides delicious products and quality service. Straight or spiral-shaped, with or without a dusting of cinnamon and sugar, dipped in chocolate or straight out of a paper bag, their churrosRead more

Clay World has offered services to develop and improve children’s fine motor skills, capabilities and creative expression by exploring the art of clay modeling, clay animation and Sugar Art. The business currently provides its services to several elementary schools in Miami and New York. They also offer birthday parties, camps and workshops for individuals andRead more