Success Story Spotlight: Elizabeth Quezada & Matteli’s Baked Goods

We had a very special visit today! Elizabeth owner of Matteli’s LLC stopped by our office to gift us some of her delicious brown butter chocolate chip cookies Elizabeth started baking sourdough bread & her family liked it so much, they told her to start a business. Now it is a reality! We have been […]
Success Story Spotlight: Rocio Alcantar’s Handcrafted Crochet Creations!

Meet Rocio Alcantar, the creative force behind La Tiendita de Rosie LLC. Rocio’s passion for crafting beautiful handmade crochet clothing for women and kids has not only filled hearts but also found a thriving market. Our journey with Rocio began by providing essential technical assistance. We assisted in the organization of her LLC, the EIN […]
S&B Exteriors’ LLC Registration with Community Navigator Support

S&B Exteriors registró con éxito su LLC con asistencia técnica a través de nuestro Programa Community Navigator ¡Felicidades a los propietarios! ¡Sí Se Puede! ¿Quieres más información sobre cómo abrir tu negocio & de nuestros programas? Agenda una cita 815-200-1065 ENG: S&B Exteriors successfully registered their LLC with technical assistance through our Community Navigator Program […]
Lista De Preguntas Para Una Cita De Asesoramiento Empresarial

En una cita de asesoramiento empresarial, puede hacer una amplia gama de preguntas según sus necesidades y objetivos específicos. Aquí hay algunas preguntas que podría considerar: – ¿Qué estrategias puedo utilizar para hacer crecer mi negocio? – ¿Cómo establezco objetivos comerciales realistas? – ¿Qué métricas financieras debo monitorear? – ¿Cómo puedo conseguir financiación para mi […]
Compas y Cosas Podcast: Interview with LEDA

Thank you to our Board Member, Ulises Huitron, for inviting LEDA to be a part of the Compas y Casas Podcast. Our Outreach Coordinator, Samantha Ante, spoke on her role, the programs, and the importance of sharing information to our community. Listen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/ccleda Gracias a nuestro Miembro de la Mesa […]
Fiesta en la Calle 2023

On Saturday, September 16 we celebrated our 3rd Annual Fiesta en la Calle (formerly known as Latino Music and Food Festival). Thank you to our amazing community for your support of our Fiesta en la Calle 2023 event! A special thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, artists, and vendors who made this event possible. We would love […]
Small Business Sponsors 2023

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our small business sponsors, the Will County Deputies Union, WDRD, and BMO. Your dedication to our community and unwavering support for Joliet LEDA and FiestaEnLaCalle2023 is truly appreciated. Together, we create a stronger community!
Community Padrino Sponsors 2023

Big thanks to our Community Padrino Sponsors for making Fiesta en La Calle a reality These companies are actively contributing to our community’s growth and strength through their support. Unity is our strength! Join us at FiestaEnLaCalle2023
LEDA Visits Will County Health Department & Community Health Center

As a result of the growing number of food businesses, our Outreach Coordinator & Community Navigator Samantha, met with representatives from the Will County Health Department to collect information about food permits, food trucks, and temporary permits for event sales. The meeting was highly productive, and we’ve obtained brochures to distribute at […]
Entrevista con Alicia Morales, Secretaria del Gobierno del Municipio de Joliet

En esta entrevista, LEDA habla con Alicia Morales, Secretaria del Gobierno de Joliet Township. Alicia explica su rol, el proceso de licitacion para contratos con el gobierno, y los recursos que el municipio ofrece. Descubre más sobre cómo funciona el gobierno local y sus servicios clave.