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, and referrals to additional resources - Business Grants – subcontracted projects paid and vetted by Prospera for experts to assist clients with legal and accounting assessments, business and marketing/sales plans, brand development. - 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