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

Reunión de Negocios Latinos en la biblioteca de Joliet

Reunión de Negocios Latinos en la biblioteca de joliet A big thank you to everyone who attended the Joliet City Center Partnership Owners and Managers Meeting for downtown area businesses last Tuesday! We had a fantastic time touring the Digital Media Studio at the Joliet Public Library, a wonderful resource for our business community. Businesses […]

Advisor Academy

Advisor academy This week, our Director of Programs, Diana Viveros, had the opportunity to participate in the Advisor Academy hosted by the Women’s Business Development Center, along with the Capacity Building for Capacity Builders Workshop.The Advisor Academy is a professional development program that helps business advisors strengthen their skills through hands-on learning, peer collaboration, and […]