SBA Director, Congressmen, and PROSPERA Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with JIRACOR Visit
Orlando, FL – September 25, 2023 – JIRACOR, a certified SBA 8(a) and WOSB small business specializing in optimizing supportability, sustainment, and training systems for defense products, warmly welcomed a distinguished delegation for a special visit in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The visit, which took place on September 25, 2023, featured Small Business Administration (SBA) Director Isabella Casillas Guzmán and Congressmen Darren Soto and Congressmen Maxwell Frost, and Katia Medina Regional Vice President Central & Northeast Florida from PROSPERA offering a unique opportunity to showcase JIRACOR’s fully equipped Manufacturing and Engineering facilities.
This event served not only as a recognition of JIRACOR’s outstanding success as a Hispanic-owned business but also as a testament to the company’s vital role in supporting critical systems within the Department of Defense.
During the visit, Ms. Coronado, presented the company’s inspiring journey and success story, emphasizing that JIRACOR’s accomplishments are not only achievable but also replicable. She expressed heartfelt gratitude for the crucial role played by the SBA, its dedicated team, and various programs like the WOSB and 8(a) in guiding JIRACOR towards success. Recognition was given to institutions such as the University of Central Florida (UCF) Incubator, where JIRACOR is a proud Incubator Graduate, as well as PROSPERA and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Ms. Coronado elaborated on how these organizations have significantly contributed to JIRACOR’s growth over the years, enabling the company to expand its operations across the United States.