Prospera Celebrates Small Businesses and 35th Anniversary in Central Florida
Prospera held its annual entrepreneurship celebration on October 9, 2026, at the Orlando Science Center to honor small businesses and mark its 35th anniversary. The event recognized three local business owners—SOS Diesel Mechanical Services, 2M Graphics, and Optimal Point Solutions—for their success with Prospera's support. Regional Vice President Katia Medina led the program, which included discussions on challenges facing entrepreneurs and featured speakers such as Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings. The event also highlighted a panel discussion addressing political, economic, and social factors impacting small businesses in Central Florida. Sponsors included OUC, Duke Energy, Verizon, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and others. Prospera has facilitated $56.8 million in loans over the past five years and trained more than 17,700 entrepreneurs.
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