LEDA Open House

Join us for our LEDA Open House and learn about the programs and resources we have to offer for entrepreneurs! Meet local business owners, network, and discover how LEDA is committed to helping our community succeed. Let’s create a vibrant and inclusive business community together. See you there! Acompáñenos a nuestra Jornada de Puertas Abiertas […]
Neighborhood Loans – Johnny Noriega

Today we are featuring Johnny Noriega, Senior Mortgage Loan Officer at Neighborhood Loans to the LEDA Member Spotlight Series. Johnny is a dedicated professional with a passion for helping first-time buyers and DACA recipients achieve their homeownership goals. For the past six years, Johnny has used his customer-service and problem-solving skills to help clients find […]
Unidos Marketing – Cesar Cardenas

We are excited to spotlight another one of our valued members, Unidos Marketing Network (UMN), in this edition of our Membership Spotlight series. UMN is a social media and digital marketing agency based in Joliet, IL, that specializes in crafting a company’s digital strategy to help them interact with their customers, prospective customers, employees, and […]
Casa Moderna Real Estate

Welcome to our LEDA Membership Spotlight series! Today, we are featuring Casa Moderna Real Estate, a bilingual real estate brokerage serving the Joliet community. The team is made up of Ulises Huitron, Yvette Tejeda, Cynthia Chavez, and Carol Ortega all of whom are dedicated to helping their clients find their dream home or sell their […]
JPSD 86 School Board Vacancy

The Joliet Public School District 86 Board of School Inspectors is seeking East Side candidates for the school board vacancy. More information at https://bit.ly/3L1qWeQ.
11th Annual Joliet Family Fun Fest – Family Resources Event

The 11th Annual Joliet Family Fun Fest Family resources event will be held at the Slammers Baseball Stadium Saturday October 1, 2022 from 10am-3PM. This event is designed to provide entertaining activities for the kids while showcasing the numerous services available to help families! Participants may choose to have a table and share their Services, donate […]
Multicultural Leadership Academy

Multicultural Leadership Academy The Multicultural Leadership Academy is hosted by the Center for Community Research & Education at Lewis University, in collaboration with Family Bridges and the Spanish Community Center. The purpose of the Academy is to bring together and train emerging leaders to meet the leadership challenges and opportunities that our diverse suburbs face in the nonprofit sector. Through the academy, you will become part […]
Vivian Ward Pennymon Scholarship

The Forest Park Alumni Scholarship Fund has opened applications for their minority based scholarship. Applicants must live in Joliet, IL or attend a public high school in Joliet, IL. The complete scholarship application packet should include the following: Completed application Verification of parent or guardian’s income High school transcripts ACT or SAT scores Academic reference […]
Joliet Latino Music and Food Festival Performers

We are excited to announce our performers for the Joliet Latino Music and Food Festival! Enjoy special performances from Dareyes de la Sierra, Grupo chioax, Sangre Norteña, and many more. Buy your tickets now at https://bit.ly/JLatinoFest People of all ages are welcomed to this family event! Free admission for kids 11 and under. For more […]
Sunshine Mexican Cafe

The Joliet Latino Economic Development Association assisted the Sunshine Mexican Cafe to apply for a Grant. Sunshine Mexican Cafe used the grant to purchase a food truck.