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 […]
Member Spotlight – Rodolfo Magdaleno
Meet LEDA’s individual member, Rodolfo Magdaleno, the owner of an American Family Insurance agency. Rodolfo is passionate about helping families and businesses protect what matters most. Did You Know? The insurance industry is essential to our economy, contributing over $600 billion to the U.S. GDP annually. Insurance helps individuals and businesses recover from unexpected losses […]
Grundy County – Our first Industry Roundtable!
We partnered with the Grundy County Chamber Of Commerce and City of Morris IL to host our first Latino Small Business Roundtable in Grundy County! We host the Small Business Roundtables to connect our small business owners and the local leadership. We had great representation across the county attend this morning. Thank you Mayor Brown, […]