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 […]

Reunión de Negocios Latinos en la Gonzalez Fresh Produce

Reunión de Negocios Latinos en la Gonzalez Fresh Produce Gran mañana de networking y aprendizaje! Hoy en la Reunión de Negocios Latinos en la Gonzalez Fresh Produce, organizada por el Joliet City Center Partnership, tuvimos conversaciones clave para nuestra comunidad empresarial del centro de Joliet. Karen Alvarez de Warehouse Workers For Justice compartió información valiosa […]

4th ServSafe Sanitation Manager Certification Training in Spanish

4th ServSafe Sanitation Manager Certification Training in Spanish A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our ServSafe Sanitation Manager Certification Training in Spanish last week! 🍽️👏 This marks our 4th group to complete the training, bringing together restaurant owners, staff, and new food entrepreneurs. A special thank you to Midland States Foundation, Joliet […]

6th Cohort of la Academia del Exito Empresarial

6th Cohort of La Academia Del Exito Empresarial ¡Felicidades al los 17 emprendedores y nuevos propietarios de negocios que participaron en la 6ta cohorte de La Academia del Éxito Empresarial! Un agradecimiento especial a Priscilla Cordero por ser la profesora de nuestro curso y a Jennifer Rigual de Wintrust Bank por ser una invitada especial. Gracias […]

Sumercé Colombian Coffee Roasters Ribbon Cutting

Sumercé Colombian Coffee Roasters Ribbon Cutting On Friday, February 7, we celebrated the grand opening of Sumercé Colombian Coffee Roasters,   Located at the Hillcrest Shopping Center, 1701 N Larkin Ave, Unit 1004, Crest Hill, IL 60403, we welcomed the first Colombian coffee shop to Crest Hill. With support from the community, we had the […]

Alex Paramo named Nextgen Collective’s Hispanic Executive Magazine 30 under 30 for 2024!

Congratulations to our President & Founder, Alex Paramo, for being named to @nextgencollective ’s Hispanic Executive Magazine 30 under 30 for 2024! 🎉 This honor celebrates 30 visionary leaders across the U.S. who are transforming industries, driving innovation, and making a lasting impact in their communities. ¡Muy bien merecido! Felicidades, Alex! Read the full article […]

Talleres Para Emprendedores – Mes de La Herencia Hispana

Esta serie de Talleres para Emprendedores es una excelente oportunidad durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana para aquellos que buscan fortalecer sus conocimientos de negocio. Los talleres son completamente sin costo y se llevarán a cabo en español, impartidos por expertos en sus respectivas áreas. Aquí te dejamos los detalles de cada taller: Estos talleres te ofrecerán herramientas clave para el […]