“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 [email protected] 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 […]
Welcome Miriam to the LEDA Team!

Join us in giving a warm welcome to Miriam Bahena, our new Office Administrative Assistant! She’s a sophomore studying management supervision at Joliet Junior College and part of the Connect to Your Future Internship Program. We can’t wait to see the positive impact she’ll make. Demos una bienvenida a Miriam Bahena, nuestra nueva Asistente Administrativa […]
The LEDA Social – August 24

Join us at The LEDA Social Event, where we’ll be celebrating community, connections, and entrepreneurship! It will be taking place at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on Thursday, August 24th at 6 pm. – Discover Joliet LEDA’s Initiatives and the positive impact we’re making in the community. – Network with fellow professionals and business owners […]
Fiesta en La Calle Vendor Application

📢 Attention Vendors! 📢Get ready for the Fiesta en la Calle 2023! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this exciting event. The application deadline for vendors is Monday, August 7th. Mark your calendars and ensure your applications are submitted on time.🍴Food Vendor App: https://bit.ly/fiestafood23 🛍️ Merchandise Vendor and Information Booth App: https://bit.ly/sellatfiestaMore […]
FIESTA EN LA CALLE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

2023 Fiesta en la Calle Volunteer Application Thank you for your interest in participating in the Fiesta en la Calle 2023. Please make sure to fill out all the required information. We will reach out with more information. Email Nancy at [email protected] if you have any questions. Gracias por su interés en participar en la Fiesta […]