Thank you, Matt And Ulyses!
Yesterday was our last day with our interns Matt and Ulyses. They did an amazing job helping us conduct research, creating maps of the areas we cover, and building out future social media posts. We wish them the best at they close out their internship program with the Joliet Township Government and head back to […]
Volunteer Applications Now Open!
Volunteer Applications Now Open! Ready to be part of the excitement at Fiesta en la Calle? Volunteer applications are now open for the event on September 16. As a volunteer, you’ll receive a free t-shirt and event entrance. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be a part of the action. Secure your volunteer spot […]
Joliet Township Government Alicia Morales and Her Assistant David Lozano
Today we received a special visit at our Joliet LEDA office. The Municipal Secretary of Joliet Township Government Alicia Morales and her assistant David Lozano gave us very valuable information about the Services of the Municipality, and the offers that the Municipality has for pavement, construction, gardening contractors, among others. We talk about the application […]
Small Business / Diverse Supplier Forum
Small Business / Diverse Supplier Forum When: Wednesday September 16, 2023 Check-in starts at 8:30 AMEvent times: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AMLocation: 📍 Joliet Junior College Main Campus1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431Event Center – Upper Level, Rooms EC2001/EC2002 We are pleased to invite you to the Small Business/Diverse Supplier ForumThis event will: – Include a presentation […]
“Vendor Fair” at St Patrick Church
Today we were part of the “Vendor Fair” at St Patrick Church. We connected with all vendors and also the community that attended we made sure everyone knew about LEDA and the resources, events and opportunities we offer for small business owners! Hoy fuimos parte de la “Feria de Vendedores” en la Iglesia de San […]
Guest Speakers At The Academia Del Exito Empresarial
📚Yesterday at Academia Del Exito Empresarial, our students delved into the importance of effective marketing strategies for small businesses. ✨Guest speakers Cesar Cardenas from Unidos Marketing Network @unidosmarketing and Samantha Ante from Social Gazette LLC @socialgazette.llc shared their insights and tackled student questions. 💡Seeing our business owners learn and grow fills us with joy. Next week marks our final […]
BEP Certification Workshop – August 31st
Are you a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) looking to take advantage of contracting opportunities? Don’t let the certification process hold you back! Join the Entrepreneur & Business Center at JJC, and Joliet LEDA for an informative and empowering Business Enterprise Program Certification Workshop. Email brian.kincaid@jjc.edu to […]
Sign Up For Technical Assistance!
At Joliet LEDA we are able to provide technical assistance at no cost for the following: – Incorporating a business – Applying for EIN (Employer Identification Number) – Business Plans – Marketing Plans – Answer questions about business operation – Business Advising Meet with us, we are here to help! call us at 815-200-1065 or […]
FREE English Classes/ Clases de Ingles GRATIS-August 8th
The New Americans Initiative(NAI) program will be offering FREE English Classes at the University of St. Francis campus starting August 8th! Classes will be held every Tuesday from 5:00p.m to 6:30 p.m. Call to register today! ¡El programa New Americans Initiative (NAI) ofrecerá clases de inglés GRATUITAS en el campus de la Universidad de St. […]
Grant Opportunity: Siete Foods Juntos Fund
We wanted to share this amazing opportunity by Siete Foods and their #JuntosFund. This year they are selecting up to 13 majority #LatinaOwned food trucks, bakeries, and eateries to receive part of the $200,000 award. Deadline to apply is August 15,2023 at 11:59 PM CST!🙌🏼 Check out www.sietefoods.com for more information about the eligibility requirements […]