Día de los Muertos Gala 2025
Calling All Catrinas y Catrines! Join us for our first-ever Día de los Muertos Gala on November 7 at the Historic Jacob Henry Mansion. After last year’s social event preview, we’re excited to bring the full celebration to life with live performances by Mariachi de Joliet and Mazizo Musical, delicious food, and all the color and […]
Acceso al Capital
Como parte de nuestra Serie de Talleres por el Mes de la Herencia Hispana/Latin@, te invitamos a nuestro próximo taller “Acceso al Capital”. Descubrirás las diferentes oportunidades de financiamiento, préstamos y recursos diseñados para ayudar a tu negocio a obtener el capital necesario para crecer y fortalecerse. Esta sesión será impartida por Valeria Farfan y […]
Educación Financiera
Como parte de nuestra Serie de Talleres por el Mes de la Herencia Hispana/Latin@, te invitamos a participar en “Educación Financiera”. La educación financiera es esencial para alcanzar estabilidad y crecimiento, tanto personal como empresarial. En este taller descubrirás cómo implementar estrategias de presupuesto, comprender los conceptos básicos de crédito, mejorar el manejo de flujo […]
LEDA Small Business Roundtable
Our LEDA Roundtable was a huge success! We are so grateful to the incredible business owners and leaders who joined us and shared powerful insights that are helping shape real solutions for our community. A very special thank you goes out to our panelists: Diana Alfaro, Paulina Martínez, Andrea Bibian, César Cárdenas, César Guerrero, and […]
Fiesta en el Bicentennial Park 2025
Another Fiesta for the books! On September 13th, Joliet lit up with the excitement of our 5th Annual Fiesta en Bicentennial Park, and it was non-stop fun from beginning to end. From live music that had everyone dancing, to mouthwatering food, local vendors, bounce houses, and entertainment that kept the party going all night, the […]
LEDA Rooftop Social
We had such an incredible night at the LEDA Rooftop Social! On Thursday, August 21st, our rooftop came alive with music, laughter, and community pride as we celebrated the amazing 7th cohort of La Academia del Éxito Empresarial. We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us and made this event so special. A major thank you […]
SOG Ribbon Cutting
We’re thrilled to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting of Sought Out Grounds in Downtown Joliet! This beautiful new space is more than just a coffee shop. It is a place for culture, community, and connection. Congratulations to Samm, Sabby, Rosie, and the entire team for bringing their vision to life. Stop by for a café de […]
Fiesta en el Bicentennial Park
Join us for LEDA’s 4th Annual Latino Music and Food Festival, Fiesta en el Bicentennial Park, on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park in downtown Joliet.Hosted by the Joliet Latino Economic Development Association (LEDA), this vibrant, family-friendly event celebrates Latino culture through live music, delicious food, and a diverse mix of local […]
The LEDA RoofTop Social- August 21st at 6pm
Join us for an evening under the stars at our annual LEDA Rooftop Social! This event is the perfect opportunity for small business owners to connect, share experiences, and build new partnerships. As we gather, we’ll also be fundraising to support our ongoing efforts in providing valuable programming, workshops, and events for our local business […]
CEJA: Grow Your Future – Thursday, June 12
CEJA Grow Your Future Event Looking to build your career skills? Join us for Grow Your Future, a workforce readiness event happening Thursday, June 12, from 2–4pm at the Fairmont Community Center in Lockport. Get resume help, interview prep, and info on the CEJA Workforce Program. More details at bit.ly/growfuturee Days Hours Minutes