Acceso al Capital
Nuestro último taller del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, “Acceso al Capital”, reunió a numerosos emprendedores y miembros de la comunidad interesados en fortalecer sus negocios. Agradecemos a todos los que nos acompañaron para conocer las diferentes oportunidades de financiamiento, préstamos y recursos disponibles para impulsar su crecimiento. Un agradecimiento muy especial a nuestras presentadoras, […]
Educación Financiera
Nuestro taller “Educación Financiera” fue increíble! Durante la sesión, los participantes pudieron obtener consejos prácticos y herramientas útiles para mejorar su salud financiera, tanto personal como empresarial. Queremos expresar un agradecimiento muy especial a nuestros presentadores, Dulce Arroyo y Ross Fryman de GreenState Credit Union, por compartir su experiencia y conocimientos sobre cómo construir una […]
El Poder de las Redes Sociales Taller
Nuestro taller “El Poder de las Redes Sociales” fue todo un éxito, y queremos agradecer a todos los participantes que nos acompañaron para aprender, compartir y conectar. Durante la sesión, Paula Naranjo de Sumercé Colombian Coffee Roasters compartió sus conocimientos sobre marketing digital y la importancia de crear contenido auténtico que refleje la esencia de cada negocio. ¡Y […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tio’s Donuts Grand Opening
Tio’s Donuts Grand Opening On April 25, we proudly celebrated the grand opening of Tio’s Donuts with a beautiful ribbon-cutting ceremony surrounded by family, friends, and an incredibly supportive community.Two years ago, we met Telésforo and Elena, who came to LEDA with a dream to open a donut shop rooted with 20+ years of experience. […]
LHB Ribbon Cutting
LHB Ribbon Cutting We are so happy to welcome back Lash House Bar to Joliet. Alejandra and her team have worked tirelessly behind the scenes and have now moved into a space that is twice the size of their original studio. It has been a joy to witness Alejandra’s vision come to life, and we […]