Dia de los Muertos Social at the Mansion on Friday, November 1st at 6 PM.

Join us for Dia de los Muertos Social at the Mansion on Friday, November 1st at 6 PM.Experience the beauty of Día de los Muertos with Mariachi, Ballet Folklórico, and live musical performances as we come together to honor our loved ones. This special event will also celebrate local community leaders and the 5th cohort to complete […]

Alex Paramo named Nextgen Collective’s Hispanic Executive Magazine 30 under 30 for 2024!

Congratulations to our President & Founder, Alex Paramo, for being named to @nextgencollective ’s Hispanic Executive Magazine 30 under 30 for 2024! 🎉 This honor celebrates 30 visionary leaders across the U.S. who are transforming industries, driving innovation, and making a lasting impact in their communities. ¡Muy bien merecido! Felicidades, Alex! Read the full article […]

Talleres Para Emprendedores – Mes de La Herencia Hispana

Esta serie de Talleres para Emprendedores es una excelente oportunidad durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana para aquellos que buscan fortalecer sus conocimientos de negocio. Los talleres son completamente sin costo y se llevarán a cabo en español, impartidos por expertos en sus respectivas áreas. Aquí te dejamos los detalles de cada taller: Estos talleres te ofrecerán herramientas clave para el […]

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Rudy Magdaleno

You are invited to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for our LEDA Member Rudy Magdaleno Join us on September 6th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM as we celebrate the grand opening of Rudy Magdaleno’s American Family Insurance satellite office! This special event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially welcome Rudy and his team to […]

Membership Spotlight: Salon AiryS

Member Spotlight: Salon AirySWe’re excited to feature Salon AiryS as one of our Corporate Level Members! This salon is dedicated to enhancing beauty, one client at a time, with personalized care and expertise. They also were recipients of the B2B New Biz Grant powered by DCEO thanks to LEDA’s outreach efforts Join our membership today […]

Member Spotlight: Lisa Rodriguez

Meet Lisa Rodriguez, a dedicated individual member of Joliet LEDA and a financial advisor at Edward Jones. Lisa brings her expertise to our community, having facilitated a powerful workshop at LEDA on “The Power of Budgeting.” Beyond her professional work, Lisa volunteers with several nonprofit organizations, making a lasting impact and helping others achieve financial […]

Grant Technical Assistance Support

Meet Jessica Sanchez, one of our Entrepreneur Level members at Joliet LEDA! Jessica recently scheduled an appointment with us to explore grant opportunities, and we were thrilled to help her navigate the process. Together, we reviewed our comprehensive list of grants, updated weekly, and discovered she qualifies for the EmpowHer Grant by the Boundless Futures […]

Member Spotlight – MD Creations

We are spotlighting MD Creations , an Entrepreneur Level Member at Joliet LEDA! Owned by a talented Latina entrepreneur, MD Creations specializes in innovative floral arrangements, elegant linen rentals, and stunning backdrops for all your event needs. Location: 1948 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435 Website: www.mdcreationsjoliet.wixsite.com Thank you, MD Creations, for being a valued part […]

The LEDA Rooftop Social

We are just 21 days away from the ultimate summer party! Join us at The LEDA Rooftop Social at the Joliet Area Historical Museum for an exclusive preview of our upcoming Fiesta en el Bicentennial Park, showcasing local vendors and artists. Let’s honor the entrepreneurs who completed Academia Del Exito Empresarial #4 and celebrate our […]