🌿 Meet Christian Corvos, founder of Corvos Foods in Georgia. Inspired by his late mother Carmen’s beloved cilantro-based recipe, Christian launched Carmen’s Cilantro Sauce in 2023 to honor her legacy. With Prospera’s guidance, Christian refined his branding and built a strong foundation to grow Corvos Foods. From online sales to retail and restaurants, he’s turning his mother’s cherished recipe into a lasting impact. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ebwYgaca ____ 🌿 Conozca a Christian Corvos, fundador de Corvos Foods en Georgia. Inspirado por la receta de cilantro de su madre Carmen, Christian lanzó Carmen’s Cilantro Sauce en 2023 para honrar su legado. Con el apoyo de Prospera, Christian refinó su marca y creó una base sólida para el crecimiento de Corvos Foods. Desde ventas en línea hasta restaurantes y tiendas, está transformando la receta de su madre en un impacto duradero. Descubra más: https://lnkd.in/eKk9fcsS #ProsperaUSA #12DaysofSmallBiz #HispanicEntrepreneurs #Georgia #SmallBusinessSpotlight #CilantroSauce #Legacy
Prospera USA
Non-profit Organizations
ORLANDO, FLORIDA 4,927 followers
Helping start, sustain, and grow Hispanic-owned businesses to achieve community since 1991.
About us
Prospera is an economic development, nonprofit organization specialized since 1991 in bilingual assistance to help start, sustain, and grow Hispanic-owned businesses. Prospera currently offers services in Florida, North Carolina and Georgia. If you wish to start or grow your business, or simply need information about small business resources, Prospera is the right place for you! Here is some information about the quality professional services available through Prospera for current or aspiring Hispanic entrepreneurs: - Business Seminars – orientations, workshops and specialized trainings - Business Consulting – individual and ongoing consulting, including help with minority certification, assessing the feasibility of new business ideas, identifying needs and strategies, and referrals to additional resources and subject matter experts on business law, accounting, business plans, and marketing/sales. - Access to Capital – assistance throughout the process of applying for loans, including guidance for business financing and credit improvement, business plan creation, introductions to financial institutions, and help with the preparation of loan applications and presentations to potential lenders.
- Website
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http://www.prosperausa.org
External link for Prospera USA
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- ORLANDO, FLORIDA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1991
- Specialties
- Business consulting for Hispanic entrepreneurs, Business seminars in Spanish, Business grants, and Access to capital
Locations
Employees at Prospera USA
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Luis E Otero
Chief Financial Officer
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Mike Hernández
Strategic & Crisis Communications + C-Suite Business Advisor | Commissioner, Pembroke Pines (FL) District 4 | Guest Speaker | Executive Comms Coach |…
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Silvia Osain
Business Development Consultant
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Fabian Yepez
Vice President - West Coast of Florida at Prospera
Updates
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💆♀️ Meet Cecilia Perez, a Colombian entrepreneur who owns Body So Tight Spa. After moving from New Jersey to North Carolina, Cecilia recognized a need in her community for post-op treatments, slimming therapies, and skincare services. Inspired by this need, she created a space where her clients receive specialized care to look and feel their best. With Prospera as her ally, Cecilia continues to develop her business and confidently works toward growing it. ____ 💆♀️ Conozca a Cecilia Pérez, una emprendedora colombiana dueña de Body So Tight Spa. Al mudarse de New Jersey a Carolina del Norte, Cecilia identificó una necesidad en su comunidad de tratamientos postoperatorios, reductores y de cuidado de la piel. A raíz de esta necesidad, decidió crear un lugar donde sus clientes reciben atención y servicios especializados para verse y sentirse bien. Con Prospera como su aliado, Cecilia continúa desarrollando su negocio y trabajando con confianza en hacerlo crecer. #ProsperaUSA #12DaysofSmallBiz #HispanicEntrepreneurs #Raleigh #SmallBusinessSpotlight #Spa #EmprendedoresHispanos #NegociosHispanos #Latina
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🎉 Happy New Year 2025! As we welcome this new year, we remain committed to empowering Hispanic entrepreneurs and building thriving communities together. Thank you for being part of our journey—here’s to a prosperous year ahead! 🌟 _____ 🎉 ¡Feliz Año Nuevo 2025! Este nuevo año, renovamos nuestro compromiso de apoyar a los emprendedores hispanos y trabajar juntos para construir comunidades prósperas. Gracias por ser parte de nuestra misión—¡que el 2025 venga lleno de éxitos para todos! 🌟 #ProsperaUSA #HappyNewYear #2025 #EmpoweringEntrepreneurs #ProsperaCommunity #FelizAñoNuevo #2025 #EmprendedoresHispanos #ProsperaComunidad
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💆♀️ Meet Orquidea Velazquez, owner of BEIA Beauty Esthetics International Associates, LLC in Dacula, Georgia! With over 35 years of experience as a cosmetologist and esthetician, Orquidea offers cutting-edge aesthetic treatments and professional skincare products. Her business also includes an advanced skincare academy, where she shares her expertise to inspire the next generation of professionals. Learn more about her inspiring journey: https://lnkd.in/eARPaer6 _____ 💆♀️ Conozca a Orquidea Velázquez, dueña de BEIA Beauty Esthetics International Associates, LLC en Dacula, Georgia. Con más de 35 años de experiencia como cosmetóloga y esteticista, Orquidea ofrece tratamientos estéticos de vanguardia y productos profesionales para el cuidado de la piel. Su negocio también incluye una academia avanzada de cuidado de la piel, donde comparte su experiencia para inspirar a la próxima generación de profesionales. Descubra más sobre su inspiradora trayectoria: https://lnkd.in/eUVvwcdP #ProsperaUSA #12DaysofSmallBiz #HispanicEntrepreneurs #BeautyBusiness #Georgia #SmallBusinessSpotlight #EmprendedoresHispanos #NegociosHispanos
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🚗 Meet Felix Coriano, owner of West Road Driving School in Tampa Bay! Originally from Puerto Rico, Felix started his business as a part-time venture, which has grown into a full-time passion for helping his community gain confidence behind the wheel. With Prospera’s personalized consulting, business seminars, and advancement services, Felix has developed a strong business plan, strengthened his legal and accounting processes, and refined his operations. Now, he’s focused on expanding West Road Driving School across Tampa Bay and building a trusted brand in the community. ______ 🚗 Conozca a Felix Coriano, dueño de West Road Driving School en Tampa Bay. Originario de Puerto Rico, Felix comenzó su negocio como un proyecto a medio tiempo, que con el tiempo se ha convertido en una pasión a tiempo completo para ayudar a su comunidad a ganar confianza al volante. Con el apoyo de Prospera a través de consultoría personalizada, seminarios empresariales y herramientas de desarrollo empresarial, Felix ha desarrollado un sólido plan de negocios, fortalecido sus aspectos legales y contables, y optimizado sus operaciones. Ahora se enfoca en expandir West Road Driving School por Tampa Bay y construir una marca confiable en la comunidad. #ProsperaUSA #12DaysofSmallBiz #HispanicEntrepreneurs #TampaBay #DrivingSchool #SmallBusinessSpotlight #EmprendedoresHispanos #EscuelaDeManejo #NegociosHispanos
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🔨 Meet Arnel Pumar, owner of Aaron Solutions, LLC in Jacksonville! With over 15 years of experience, Arnel created a family-run business that combines exceptional craftsmanship with a commitment to giving back. Aaron Solutions donates part of its revenue to local schools and creates jobs for Jacksonville residents. 📲 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/edeMqqKh _______ 🔨 Conozca a Arnel Pumar, dueño de Aaron Solutions, LLC en Jacksonville. Con más de 15 años de experiencia, creó un negocio familiar que combina un trabajo excepcional con el compromiso de apoyar a su comunidad. Aaron Solutions dona parte de sus ingresos a escuelas locales y genera empleos para residentes de Jacksonville. 📲 Descubra más: https://lnkd.in/eHcf5HJp #ProsperaUSA #12DaysofSmallBiz #HispanicEntrepreneurs #Jacksonville #ConstructionServices #NegociosHispanos #ServiciosDeConstrucción
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🎶🎨 Meet Alberto Puerto Music & Gigi Art Space, a South Florida small business owned by Alberto Puerto and Gined Lopez! Together, they combine education, music, and art to create unique opportunities for the community. From teaching and producing music to collaborating with visual artists and hosting multidisciplinary events, Alberto and Gined are enriching Miami’s cultural landscape with creativity and passion. _____ 🎶🎨 Conozca a Alberto Puerto Music & Gigi Art Space, un pequeño negocio del sur de Florida liderado por Alberto Puerto y Gined López. Juntos combinan educación, música y arte para crear oportunidades únicas para la comunidad. Desde enseñar y producir música hasta colaborar con artistas visuales y organizar eventos multidisciplinarios, Alberto y Gined están aportando creatividad y pasión al desarrollo cultural de Miami. #ProsperaUSA #HispanicEntrepreneurs #Miami #MusicAndArt #SmallBusinessSpotlight #12DaysofSmallBiz #EmprendedoresHispanos #ArteYMusica #NegociosHispanos
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🌎 Meet Maria Eugenia Guzman, founder of Bilingual Connections, LLC! Based in North Carolina, her business bridges language barriers with expert services in over 200 languages, including translation, interpretation, and cultural training. With Prospera’s support, Maria has refined her vision, strengthened her business, and expanded her offerings to serve diverse communities. Her story reflects the power of resilience and the impact of Hispanic entrepreneurship. 📖 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eDCu4JHJ _____ 🌎 Conozca a María Eugenia Guzmán, fundadora de Bilingual Connections, LLC. Desde Carolina del Norte, su empresa rompe barreras de idioma ofreciendo servicios en más de 200 lenguas, incluyendo traducción, interpretación y capacitación cultural. Con el apoyo de Prospera, María ha refinado su visión, fortalecido su negocio y ampliado sus servicios para apoyar a comunidades diversas. Su historia refleja la fuerza de la resiliencia y el impacto del emprendimiento hispano. 📖 Descubra más: https://lnkd.in/eBAqze7B #ProsperaUSA #12DaysOfSmallBiz #NorthCarolina #HispanicEntrepreneurs #SmallBusinessSuccess #BilingualConnections #EmprendedoresHispanos #ÉxitoEmpresarial #BilingualConnections
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🏠 Meet Llohad Samuel Bencomo, owner of Flooring Master in Central Florida! Originally from Venezuela, Llohad started his business in 2015, inspired by the satisfaction of seeing his work reflected in homes through quality flooring solutions. Flooring Master offers a wide range of products, from carpets to ceramic tiles, and installation services. With Prospera’s support over the past 8 years, including legal assessments and advanced training, Llohad has strengthened and grown his business. Recently, he opened a new location in Riverview, FL, and is focused on expanding into new markets. His advice to Hispanic entrepreneurs: “Perseverance and education are key.” _____ 🏠 Conozca a Llohad Samuel Bencomo, dueño de Flooring Master en Florida Central. Originario de Venezuela, Llohad fundó su negocio en 2015, inspirado por la satisfacción de ver su trabajo reflejado en hogares a través de soluciones de pisos de calidad. Flooring Master ofrece una amplia variedad de productos, desde alfombras hasta cerámica, y servicios de instalación. Con el apoyo de Prospera durante los últimos 8 años, incluyendo evaluaciones legales y capacitación avanzada, Llohad ha fortalecido y hecho crecer su negocio. Recientemente abrió una nueva tienda en Riverview, FL, y se enfoca en expandirse a nuevos mercados. Su consejo para los emprendedores hispanos: “La perseverancia y la educación son clave.” #ProsperaUSA #12DaysOfSmallBiz #HispanicEntrepreneurs #FlooringMaster #SmallBusinessSuccess #CentralFlorida #EmprendedoresHispanos #FlooringMaster #ÉxitoEmpresarial
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🕯️ Meet Carolina Wedding, founder of NALA Candle Co., a West Coast Florida business specializing in hand-poured, clean-burning candles. Inspired by her Dominican roots and passion for creating safe, high-quality products, Carolina offers unique scents that elevate any space. ✨ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/evjV_hKY _____ 🕯️ Conozca a Carolina Wedding, fundadora de NALA Candle Co., un negocio en la Costa Oeste de Florida especializado en velas artesanales y ecológicas. Inspirada por sus raíces dominicanas y su pasión por productos seguros y de alta calidad, Carolina ofrece aromas únicos que transforman cualquier espacio. ✨ Descubra más: https://lnkd.in/ev-97sVX #ProsperaUSA #12DaysofSmallBiz #Negocio #HispanicEntrepreneurship #Latina #NegociosHispanos #WestCoastOfFlorida #TampaBay