Prospera Celebrates Hispanic Entrepreneurship with Virtual Success Stories Events

Prospera, a nonprofit economic development organization, will celebrate its signature annual fundraising events virtually on September 30, 2020, to recognize outstanding clients and raise funds for its year-round services. The theme for this year's event is The Power of One, highlighting the impact of individual success stories on the Hispanic community. The virtual events will take place in three regions: West Coast, South Florida, and Central Florida, featuring stories and testimonials of local Hispanic business owners who have received assistance from Prospera.

Key Takeaways:

• Prospera will host three virtual Success Stories events on September 30, 2020, in West Coast, South Florida, and Central Florida regions, respectively.
• The events will feature stories of local Hispanic business owners who have received assistance from Prospera, including small business owners from the Greater Tampa Bay Area and clients from Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties.
• The events will include messages from local elected officials, regional nonprofit leaders, and corporate sponsors, including Duke Energy, Florida Power & Light Company, and OUC - The Reliable One.
• Event sponsors include over 20 organizations, such as Advent Health, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo, across various industries, including banking, healthcare, and technology.
• Prospera has facilitated over $57 million in loans, trained nearly 20,000 entrepreneurs, provided business consulting to more than 8,500 entrepreneurs, and helped consulting clients create or retain over 15,000 jobs in the last five years.
• Prospera's services have a broad impact on the Hispanic community, with its offices located in Florida's central, south, and west coast regions, as well as in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Statistics:

• Over $57 million in loans facilitated by Prospera in the last five years
• Nearly 20,000 entrepreneurs trained by Prospera in the last five years
• Over 8,500 entrepreneurs provided business consulting by Prospera in the last five years
• Over 15,000 jobs created or retained by Prospera's consulting clients in the last five years
• 20+ event sponsors participating in the virtual Success Stories events

Sources:

• NewsRx LLC, 2020 OCT 13
• Prospera Success Stories Day, September 30, 2020, promotional materials
• Prospera's website, [www.prosperausa.org](http://www.prosperausa.org), accessed on [2020]