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Prospera held signature special event to recognize local clients for their success (ORLANDO, FL) September 7, 2022 – Prospera, an economic development non-profit organization, hosted its traditional Hispanic Heritage Month event in Central Florida. Presented by OUC, after two years of virtual events, the 2022 Prospera Success Stories Event: Stronger Than Before fulfilled the objectiveRead more

Central Florida clients: Jose and Aida Ortiz Jose Ortiz (from Puerto Rico) and his wife Aida (from the Dominican Republic) are the owners of Remodel Surplus in Orlando since 2016. Backed by several years of experience in real estate brokerage, construction, and business administration, the power couple decided to start their own business offering homeRead more

Central Florida Client Spotlight – Tony Villalobos Tony Villalobos is the owner of Lobos Coffee Roasters, a new and modern coffee house located at 3000 Corrine Drive, in Orlando, FL. His love for coffee began when visiting his grandmother’s coffee farm in Panama, where from a young age he began to enjoy the aroma ofRead more

On March 27 through April 20 Prospera held the Contractors’ Academy in Orlando. This four-week educational program, sponsored by Northwestern Mutual and Telemundo Orlando,  allowed 33 Hispanic-owned businesses to learn vital aspects of doing business as contractors in Florida. The program provided key tools to the participants and covered a variety of topics. Some ofRead 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

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

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

A/C Technician Service LLC, better known for its DBA AC Techi, is a novel company formed by engineers who decided to start their own store selling HVAC units, parts and supplies for both commercial and residential clients, as well as provide maintenance and repair services for these products in Orlando, FL. The company distinguishes itselfRead more