Member Spotlight – Ricardo Quiroz

Meet Ricardo Quiroz, business owner of Ricardo Quiroz Landscaping LLC. Ricardo discovered LEDA via social media in 2023 and dove into our events and programs. From our Industry Roundtable on landscaping, remodeling, and construction to business advising sessions and Academia Del Éxito Empresarial #3, he’s been actively engaged in our programming. Join us in celebrating […]

Work-Life Balance Workshop

Grateful for the incredible turnout at our Work-Life Balance Workshop, where business owners came together to cultivate well-being! Special thanks to our member Barbara Linek from Cultivate Coaching LLC for her invaluable insights and presentation. Huge appreciation to our friends DoorDash Impact for sponsoring the delicious pizzas and refreshments. We supported a local business, Baci […]

THE LEDA SOCIAL

Join us at the LEDA Social – a vibrant networking event connecting business owners and professionals, celebrating the achievements of our Academia Del Exito Empresarial Cohort #3 graduates!  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, celebrate, and grow together.  Date: Thursday, March 28th Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: 310 N Ottawa St. Joliet Illinois 60432 […]

BuenaBeats – B2B Grant Recipients

Together, we celebrate BuenaBeats, recipients of the Back To Business Creative Arts Grant powered by DCEO. Thanks to LEDA’s outreach efforts, BuenaBeats discovered the grant and successfully submitted an application. Congratulations, and thank you for trusting LEDA!

Work-Life Balance Workshop

Join LEDA & Barbara A. Linek from Cultivate Coaching LLC for a dynamic workshop tailored specifically for busy business owners and entrepreneurs, where we’ll explore practical strategies to achieve a healthy work-life balance. Gain valuable insights and actionable tips to manage your time effectively, reduce stress, and optimize productivity, allowing you to thrive both personally […]

Certificación en Protección de Alimentos para Gerentes (ServSafe)

¡Estamos felices de anunciar el inicio de nuestro Programa de Asistencia para Vendedores de Alimentos! Joliet LEDA se ha unido con la Asociación de Restaurantes de Illinois para ofrecer una clase de Certificación en Protección de Alimentos para Gerentes (ServSafe) en español. Con el objetivo de respaldar a los vendedores de alimentos, restaurantes y empleados […]

Client Shoutout – Claudio Altariva

Un agradecimiento a Claudio por consentirnos con deliciosas hamburguesas que él mismo preparó. Claudio ha asistido a múltiples sesiones uno a uno para ayudarlo a iniciar su camino culinario. Eventualmente, tiene como objetivo abrir un restaurante o un food truck. Ya está ganando popularidad en Joliet por su deliciosa comida & excelente sabor. Claudio recientemente […]

Member Spotlight – Barb Linek

#MemberMonday Spotlight Conoce a Barbara Linek, una miembro de nivel individual de LEDA. El viaje de Barbara de ser una inmigrante indocumentada en Canadá a servir ahora a su comunidad de inmigrantes locales como educadora, líder comunitaria y entrenadora es realmente inspirador. Ella ha dedicado su vida a ayudar a otros a encontrar su propósito […]

Happy International Women’s Day!

Celebrating the resilience and brilliance of women worldwide! Together, we’ll keep championing equality for all. Happy International Women’s Day! #WomenEntrepreneurs#Equality#IWD2024

Quarterly Industry Roundtable – March 8, 2024

On March 8. we had another successful Industry Roundtable. Thank you Mayor D’Arcy, Supervisor Contreras, and Councilman Cardenas for your insight and providing great information to our local business owners in the cleaning and maintenance industries. Special thank you to Don Orlando’s Restaurant for the amazing breakfast.