Welcome Miriam to the LEDA Team!
Join us in giving a warm welcome to Miriam Bahena, our new Office Administrative Assistant! She’s a sophomore studying management supervision at Joliet Junior College and part of the Connect to Your Future Internship Program. We can’t wait to see the positive impact she’ll make. Demos una bienvenida a Miriam Bahena, nuestra nueva Asistente Administrativa […]
Fiesta en La Calle Vendor Application
📢 Attention Vendors! 📢Get ready for the Fiesta en la Calle 2023! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this exciting event. The application deadline for vendors is Monday, August 7th. Mark your calendars and ensure your applications are submitted on time.🍴Food Vendor App: https://bit.ly/fiestafood23 🛍️ Merchandise Vendor and Information Booth App: https://bit.ly/sellatfiestaMore […]
FIESTA EN LA CALLE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
2023 Fiesta en la Calle Volunteer Application Thank you for your interest in participating in the Fiesta en la Calle 2023. Please make sure to fill out all the required information. We will reach out with more information. Email Nancy at [email protected] if you have any questions. Gracias por su interés en participar en la Fiesta […]
Small Business Technical Assistance
Today, our dedicated team member Samantha helped register two new businesses. The participants are part of the Academia de Éxito Empresarial in partnership with the EBC at JJC. It was an honor to explain the different business structures and provide them with technical assistance throughout the process. Thank you for trusting LEDA! 🙏 We are […]
Welcome Matt and Ulyses!
Join us in welcoming our two new interns, Matthew Castellanos and Ulyses Granados, as part of the Joliet Township Government Internship Program! Matthew(left) is a rising sophomore at Loyola University studying finance. Ulyses(right) is a rising junior at UIC studying data analytics. Stay tuned for their contributions!
Will Works Podcast – Joliet LEDA featured on Episode 30
We would like to thank Patrick Hall for giving us the opportunity to be part of the Will Works Podcast Episode 30. Diana Viveros our Program Manager & Samantha Ante our Outreach Coordinator shared information about our programs, upcoming events and how LEDA is helping the Latino Business Community in Joliet.Tune in!
Obtaining Business Credit with BMO Bank
Thank you to everyone who attended our workshop last Thursday with BMO Bank. Yahaida Torres, VP Relationship Manager, gave a great presentation on Obtaining Business Credit to our local small business owners. We would like to give a special thank you to our friends at DoorDash Impact for providing us with Community Credits to purchase […]
Taylor St. Realty
Our LEDA Membership Spotlight is back! Today we would like to Introduce Taylor Street Realty, a family owned business offering a full range of services, including purchasing, selling, leasing representation, project development, and short-term rentals. Meet some of their talented members of their team: Joseph Diaz is an Illinois State University Alum with a strong […]
Wayward Haus Grand Opening
We are thrilled to witness one of the businesses we support as they open their doors! Join us in giving a warm welcome to Waywards in downtown Joliet. Congratulations, Angie! Make sure to drop by the Waywards Open Haus tonight, where you can enjoy live music and learn more about their exciting programs. En Español: […]
LEDA Visits American Red Cross River Valley Chapter
On June 14th, Joliet LEDA had the privilege of visiting the American Red Cross of Illinois River Valley, thanks to Brian McDaniel’s invitation. We were given an eye-opening tour and discovered so much about the Red Cross. Did you know that the majority of Latinos have type O+ blood type? Type O-positive blood is the […]