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, […]
Latin@ Economic Summit
Attending the Latin@ Economic Summit organized by the IL Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Minority and Economic Empowerment was an incredible experience! We loved connecting with various state agencies and participating in workshops featuring outstanding panelists who provided invaluable information. This summit is definitely a must for any Latino entrepreneur! We were […]
Member Spotlight – Nelson Castellanos
Introducing LEDA’s new Entrepreneur Level Member – Nelson Castellanos, owner of Castellanos Bounce Houses LLC! This family-owned business stands out by strictly adhering to safety standards and was recently awarded the B2B New Biz Grant by DCEO in the event services category. We’re thrilled to have them as part of our community! Join us and […]
All That & A Touch Of Soul
New restaurant alert! Join us in welcoming “All That & A Touch Of Soul” to Joliet. Located on 318 S Chicago St Joliet IL 60432