Healing Place Ribbon-Cutting

Healing Place Ribbon-Cutting The Joliet community came together to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of Healing Place, located at 81 North Chicago St, Suite 204 in Joliet, a new space dedicated to healing, empowerment, and positive change. Owned by LEDA member Lorraine “Lorena” Guerrero, Healing Place offers trauma-informed services for individuals, families, and […]

Taqueria Los Razos Ribbon-Cutting

Taqueria Los Razos – Ribbon Cutting The ribbon-cutting celebration for Taqueria Los Razos was filled with energy and community spirit as attendees gathered to welcome this exciting new restaurant to Plainfield. It was a fantastic turnout and a true celebration of small business growth, bringing together community members to support and uplift a new local […]

Lunch with LEDA – El Gallo de Acero

Lunch with LEDA! – El Gallo de Acero On Wednesday, March 11th, we hosted another wonderful Lunch with LEDA at El Gallo de Acero, located at 351 E Cass St in Joliet. All attendees gathered to enjoy a delicious meal while taking time out of their busy day to connect and build relationships. Lunch with […]

Gala Insurance Group Ribbon-Cutting

Gala Insurance Group Ribbon-Cutting We are so proud to celebrate the ribbon-cutting for Gala Insurance Group on Friday, February 27th, welcoming another growing business to the Joliet community. Community members, local leaders, and partners came together to recognize this exciting milestone and show their support for the Gala Insurance team. Located at 321 E Cass […]

Financial Planning Workshop

Financial Planning Workshop Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Financial Planning Workshop on Monday, February 23rd! It was wonderful to see our attendees come ready to learn and ask thoughtful questions about both their personal and business finances. The attendees’ engagement and curiosity helped create a welcoming and informative space for everyone […]

Lunch with LEDA! – Juybe’s Breakfast & Lunch

We were so happy to see our community come together for Lunch with LEDA this past Wednesday, February 11th, at Juybe’s Breakfast and Lunch, located at 1121 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435! Thank you to everyone who joined us and took the time to connect, share, and support a local small business. We also extend […]

Zero Barriers to Business Workshop

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for our Zero Barriers to Business workshop! Our workshop created a meaningful space for entrepreneurs to learn more about the resources and funding opportunities available to support their business growth. Attendees had the opportunity to engage in thoughtful discussions, ask important questions, and gain valuable insight to help them […]

Small Business Loans Workshop

What an incredible evening at our Small Business Loans Workshop! We are grateful to everyone who joined us to learn, connect, and take meaningful steps toward strengthening their businesses. The workshop provided valuable insights into securing the right financing, understanding what lenders look for, and building confidence in navigating the loan process. We would like […]

New Year, New Career Job Fair

Last Wednesday, January 29th, we were grateful for the opportunity to attend the New Year, New Careers Job Fair, where we connected with individuals exploring new career paths and future opportunities. A special thank you to Holsten Human Capital Development for inviting us to table at their event and for creating such a welcoming environment […]