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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

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

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

On April 25, in advance of National Small Business Week, U.S. SBA Administrator Linda McMahon met with Central Florida Hispanic business owners. The event was co-hosted by Prospera and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando at the National Entrepreneur Center in Orlando. Prior to a roundtable discussion with Hispanic entrepreneurs, a brief pressRead more

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

Below is a schedule of upcoming business seminars presented in Spanish, open to the public and designed specifically for business owners across Florida: 3/16 Orlando: Minority Certification to Obtain Public and Private Sector Contracts (sponsored by Florida Blue) 3/20 Tampa: Strategic Business Plan (sponsored by Florida Blue) 3/23 Miami: QuickBooks® Intermediate Level (sponsored by FloridaRead 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