4th Annual Illinois Clean Energy Champion Awards Luncheon
Thursday, December 4th, LEDA was proudly represented by our CEJA Coordinator, Andrea, at the 4th Annual Illinois Clean Energy Champion Awards Reception, hosted by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition. The Illinois Clean Energy Champion Awards highlight the companies, nonprofits, and public institutions across the state that are driving Illinois […]
Energy & Transportation: An Environmental Justice Community Conversation
We were thrilled to attend Energy & Transportation: An Environmental Justice Community Conversation, and the energy in the room was amazing. Our community showed up with curiosity and a real commitment to understanding the challenges we face with energy and transportation. The thoughtful questions, shared experiences, and genuine engagement made the night truly meaningful. A […]
Dia de los Muertos Gala 2025
Our Día de los Muertos Gala was a beautiful evening filled with vibrant traditions, lively performances, and incredible community spirit. The stunning clothing, makeup, and energy in the room made it a night to remember. We were proud to honor our amazing awardees whose dedication, hard work, and passion truly make a difference. Congratulations to […]
Tu Vuz, Tu Marca: Podcasting
Our Tu Voz, Tu Marca: Podcasting workshop welcomed an engaged group of attendees who filled the room with excitement and curiosity. Participants had the opportunity to explore the world of podcasting and learn how this tool can open new doors for their business. Throughout the evening, everyone walked through each stage of the process, from […]
Acceso al Capital
Nuestro último taller del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, “Acceso al Capital”, reunió a numerosos emprendedores y miembros de la comunidad interesados en fortalecer sus negocios. Agradecemos a todos los que nos acompañaron para conocer las diferentes oportunidades de financiamiento, préstamos y recursos disponibles para impulsar su crecimiento. Un agradecimiento muy especial a nuestras presentadoras, […]
Educación Financiera
Nuestro taller “Educación Financiera” fue increíble! Durante la sesión, los participantes pudieron obtener consejos prácticos y herramientas útiles para mejorar su salud financiera, tanto personal como empresarial. Queremos expresar un agradecimiento muy especial a nuestros presentadores, Dulce Arroyo y Ross Fryman de GreenState Credit Union, por compartir su experiencia y conocimientos sobre cómo construir una […]
El Poder de las Redes Sociales Taller
Nuestro taller “El Poder de las Redes Sociales” fue todo un éxito, y queremos agradecer a todos los participantes que nos acompañaron para aprender, compartir y conectar. Durante la sesión, Paula Naranjo de Sumercé Colombian Coffee Roasters compartió sus conocimientos sobre marketing digital y la importancia de crear contenido auténtico que refleje la esencia de cada negocio. ¡Y […]
LEDA Small Business Roundtable
Our LEDA Roundtable was a huge success! We are so grateful to the incredible business owners and leaders who joined us and shared powerful insights that are helping shape real solutions for our community. A very special thank you goes out to our panelists: Diana Alfaro, Paulina Martínez, Andrea Bibian, César Cárdenas, César Guerrero, and […]
Fiesta en el Bicentennial Park 2025
Another Fiesta for the books! On September 13th, Joliet lit up with the excitement of our 5th Annual Fiesta en Bicentennial Park, and it was non-stop fun from beginning to end. From live music that had everyone dancing, to mouthwatering food, local vendors, bounce houses, and entertainment that kept the party going all night, the […]
LEDA Rooftop Social
We had such an incredible night at the LEDA Rooftop Social! On Thursday, August 21st, our rooftop came alive with music, laughter, and community pride as we celebrated the amazing 7th cohort of La Academia del Éxito Empresarial. We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us and made this event so special. A major thank you […]