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North Carolina Client: Juan Cruz To help keep his family afloat after immigrating to the United States from Ecuador at only 17 years of age, Juan Cruz began to deliver cleaning services at a local optical clinic. In 2016, he established Jua Jua, LLC with his wife, offering commercial and residential cleaning services in Charlotte,Read more

North Carolina Client: Sonia Marin-Duque Originally from Colombia, Sonia Marin-Duque is a multifaceted entrepreneur. She is the owner of Andes Express, a parcel shipment company in Matthews, specializing in international shipping and wire money transfers. After having worked in a bakery for many years, Sonia sought the opportunity to add a bakery business in theRead more

South Florida Client: Erika Alonso Full-time mom and entrepreneur Erika Alonso found a way to turn her baking hobby into a business during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, she established Cakeology by Erika, LLC with the desire to offer the most delicious cakes in Miami while also taking care of her family. Erika chose herRead more

North Carolina Client: Pilar Long Originally from Colombia, Pilar Long is an admirable engineer in her field. She used to work for a System Integrator’s company programming system controls for the Water and Waste Industry, but as her family started to grow, she decided to create her own company to have more flexibility and be present forRead more

West Coast of Florida Client: Katiuska Santana In early 2022, Katiuska Santana moved with her husband to a five-acre farm called Encanto in Floral City, Florida. On this farm, Katiuska enjoys living in harmony with nature. Her plants are cultivated with care, dedication, and without the use of harmful chemicals, and her animals roam safelyRead more

West Coast of Florida Client: Dr. Vivian Badillo Dr. Vivian Badillo is a Clinical Psychologist with a master’s degree in Labor Law. She is the founder of the companies Badillo & Asociados and Vida Vi, LLC where she works on the transformation and healing of the individual in a holistic way. Moreover, Vivian is Co-FounderRead more

North Carolina Client – The Cruz family The Cruz family started Envision Construction in 2014, a residential general contracting and home building company in North Carolina. Maribel and Raul Cruz are originally from Mexico and have been living in the U.S. for the past three decades. As they were trying to find a house thatRead more

West Coast Client – Omar Cruz Omar Cruz is a U.S Army veteran, proud American citizen, Department of Defense Technician, a great husband, and a devoted father. He is also the creator of the table game, Challenge the Sea: Nautical Trivia. The game was developed to offer a fun and engaging way to remind boatersRead more

South Florida Client – Martha Castillo and family.  Arepasmania is a family-operated business that provides fast, fresh, and delicious food at the Pembroke Pines Mall. The menu offers a diverse and selective array of Venezuelan dishes, in convenient presentation options. By offering the best of Venezuelan cuisine, Arepasmania allows people of all cultures to enjoy authentic Latin-American flavors.  The initial inspiration for the business was born in the dining room ofRead more

 Jose Luis Gutierrez, a Dominican-American artist and former Marine Corps, owns Karibe Dance Studio in the City of Sweetwater in South Florida, which he founded 17 years ago. When the pandemic started in March 2020, Jose had to close the business due to developing COVID-19 guidelines and regulations.  One month after being shut down, Jose sought Prospera’sRead more