Somos el Poder – Fundraising con Ganas Conference

Strong #Joliet representation at the Somos El Poder – Fundraising Con Ganas Conference! We feel #empoderados with the right tools to increase funding for our organizations to continue to help our communities. Thank you to the team at @somoselpoderinstitute for organizing this amazing conference!

Welcome to the LEDA Board – Noeli Serna

Please join us in welcoming Noeli Serna as our newest board member! Noeli is a Spanish-speaking attorney and the Founder of Serna Legal Services, specializing in corporate law. Noeli’s journey into the world of law was influenced by her upbringing in her family’s restaurant, where she learned the value of exceptional customer service and developed […]

Community Resources

🌟 Community Resources Spotlight! 🌟 Looking to enhance your skills or explore new opportunities? Check out these fantastic resources available in our community: Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA)📅 Event Date: Monday, February 12th⏰ Time: 12:00PMDon’t miss the Contractors Development Program Informational Webinar! Discover how your business can benefit from specialized courses tailored for small […]

Launching Entrepreneurial Success Academy #3

Launching Entrepreneurial Success Academy #3! In collaboration with LEDA, Joliet Junior College, and the JJC Entrepreneurship and Business Center, we are excited to welcome our largest group yet. With 19 students from diverse industries such as fashion, catering, landscaping, and flooring, we are eager to witness their progress over the next 4 weeks. Those interested […]

EscoCocktails Visits LEDA

Carlos Escobar, the creator behind “EscoCocktails”, has been bringing his idea to life for two years, always with the mentality of “If we don’t have it, we create it.” With the Community Navigator program at LEDA, powered by IHCC and DCEO, Carlos has been learning about the licenses necessary to register his liquor brand at […]

LEDA Visits Pollo Loco Latino Bar-Restaurant

Today we had the pleasure of visiting a new Latino-owned business in Joliet! Pollo Loco Latino Bar – Restaurant is now open! Their menu focuses on authentic dishes that mostly originate in South America. Congratulations to the owner Elizabeth Dominguez, her husband Gonzalo Aguirre and chef Jose Dominguez in their new venture! We wish them […]

Joliet a Youthful Latino Hub Driving Economic Prosperity and Regional Collaboration

Joliet’s economy is thriving, fueled by youth and the burgeoning growth of our Latino community.Doug Pryor, CEO of the Will County Center for Economic Development, highlights the young spirit of Joliet, where the average age is 33.5 years, 5 years younger than the national average. Mayor D’Arcy sees a promising future with 43,000 under 19s.The […]

Navigating “MyTax” Illinois 2024 Workshop

A big thank you to business owners who joined us at the Navigating MyTax Illinois Workshop hosted at Crest Hill Library by LEDA and presented by the Illinois Department of Revenue. We appreciate your time and commitment! Special thanks to these amazing business owners: Katerine Villegas, “Matthew Tienda Virtual” Ricardo Quiroz, “Quiroz Landscaping” Elizabeth Quezada, […]

Grow with LEDA’s Networking Events!

Ever wondered how collaborating with other business owners could significantly boost your company’s growth and resilience? Collaborating with fellow business owners is vital for growth and sustainability. It opens doors to opportunities, shares knowledge, and optimizes resources. By pooling skills, overcoming challenges becomes more efficient, fostering mutual support. This collective approach enhances individual businesses and […]

María González’s Visit to the LEDA Office

María González visited the LEDA office today to get an “Intro to Business” session. She is passionate about making people happy with her food. Her sazón is out of this world. Her coworkers ask her to make her famous guisados and Gorditas all the time! We provided information on the different business structures and steps […]