Lunch with LEDA – Tiendita y Carnitas Cruzito

Lunch with LEDA – Tiendita y Carnitas Cruzito Our Lunch with LEDA at Tiendita Y Carnitas Cruzito brought together local community members and supporters for an afternoon filled with great food, meaningful conversations, and new connections. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the event such a success. A special […]

Hiring 101 – For Small Businesses

Hiring 101 – For Small Businesses Our Hiring 101 Workshop is designed to help business owners and entrepreneurs build stronger teams with confidence. This session will cover practical hiring strategies, tips for conducting effective interviews, and what to look for when selecting the right candidates for your business. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or […]

CEJA & Coffee – May 13th

CEJA & Coffee – May 13th Our CEJA & Coffee event is bringing a fresh, high-energy twist to our monthly Lunch with LEDA at Sumercé Colombian Coffee Roasters.  This pop-up is all about connecting our community to real opportunities in the growing clean energy field. Stop by to learn about the CEJA Workforce Program, which […]

Healing Place Ribbon-Cutting

Healing Place Ribbon-Cutting The Joliet community came together to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of Healing Place, located at 81 North Chicago St, Suite 204 in Joliet, a new space dedicated to healing, empowerment, and positive change. Owned by LEDA member Lorraine “Lorena” Guerrero, Healing Place offers trauma-informed services for individuals, families, and […]

Taqueria Los Razos Ribbon-Cutting

Taqueria Los Razos – Ribbon Cutting The ribbon-cutting celebration for Taqueria Los Razos was filled with energy and community spirit as attendees gathered to welcome this exciting new restaurant to Plainfield. It was a fantastic turnout and a true celebration of small business growth, bringing together community members to support and uplift a new local […]

Lunch with LEDA – Tiendita y Carnitas Cruzito

Lunch with LEDA – Tiendita y Carnitas Cruzito Join us for our next Lunch with LEDA on Wednesday, April 8th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Tiendita y Carnitas Cruzito, located at 625 N Hickory St, Joliet, IL 60435! Lunch with LEDA is one of our favorite ways to bring the community together. It’s […]

Taqueria Los Razos – Ribbon-Cutting

Taqueria Los Razos – Ribbon Cutting Get ready to celebrate a delicious new addition to the community at the ribbon-cutting for Taqueria Los Razos! Join us on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM at 13327 Illinois Rte 59, Plainfield, IL 60585 as we officially welcome this exciting new restaurant to Plainfield. Come out to […]

Lunch with LEDA – El Gallo de Acero

Lunch with LEDA! – El Gallo de Acero On Wednesday, March 11th, we hosted another wonderful Lunch with LEDA at El Gallo de Acero, located at 351 E Cass St in Joliet. All attendees gathered to enjoy a delicious meal while taking time out of their busy day to connect and build relationships. Lunch with […]

Gala Insurance Group Ribbon-Cutting

Gala Insurance Group Ribbon-Cutting We are so proud to celebrate the ribbon-cutting for Gala Insurance Group on Friday, February 27th, welcoming another growing business to the Joliet community. Community members, local leaders, and partners came together to recognize this exciting milestone and show their support for the Gala Insurance team. Located at 321 E Cass […]