Member Spotlight- Oscar A Santacruz

#MemberMonday spotlighting Oscar A Santacruz, owner of A1 Pro Painters & Renovating LLC—a family-owned small business offering high-quality painting and renovating services. Did you know? The painting industry contributes over $30 billion annually to the US economy, driving growth and prosperity.
03/19/2024 – Reunion de Los Negocios Latinos

Thank you to the Joliet City Center Partnership for inviting us to participate in “La Reunión de Negocios Latinos” for businesses in Downtown Joliet, Collins Street, and Cass Street (special service area). We appreciated the opportunity to showcase the programs available to support business owners in thriving and continuing their businesses in Joliet. Our LEDA […]
Member Spotlight – Ricardo Quiroz

Meet Ricardo Quiroz, business owner of Ricardo Quiroz Landscaping LLC. Ricardo discovered LEDA via social media in 2023 and dove into our events and programs. From our Industry Roundtable on landscaping, remodeling, and construction to business advising sessions and Academia Del Éxito Empresarial #3, he’s been actively engaged in our programming. Join us in celebrating […]
Work-Life Balance Workshop

Grateful for the incredible turnout at our Work-Life Balance Workshop, where business owners came together to cultivate well-being! Special thanks to our member Barbara Linek from Cultivate Coaching LLC for her invaluable insights and presentation. Huge appreciation to our friends DoorDash Impact for sponsoring the delicious pizzas and refreshments. We supported a local business, Baci […]
THE LEDA SOCIAL

Join us at the LEDA Social – a vibrant networking event connecting business owners and professionals, celebrating the achievements of our Academia Del Exito Empresarial Cohort #3 graduates! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, celebrate, and grow together. Date: Thursday, March 28th Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: 310 N Ottawa St. Joliet Illinois 60432 […]
BuenaBeats – B2B Grant Recipients

Together, we celebrate BuenaBeats, recipients of the Back To Business Creative Arts Grant powered by DCEO. Thanks to LEDA’s outreach efforts, BuenaBeats discovered the grant and successfully submitted an application. Congratulations, and thank you for trusting LEDA!
Client Shoutout – Claudio Altariva

Un agradecimiento a Claudio por consentirnos con deliciosas hamburguesas que él mismo preparó. Claudio ha asistido a múltiples sesiones uno a uno para ayudarlo a iniciar su camino culinario. Eventualmente, tiene como objetivo abrir un restaurante o un food truck. Ya está ganando popularidad en Joliet por su deliciosa comida & excelente sabor. Claudio recientemente […]
Happy International Women’s Day!

Celebrating the resilience and brilliance of women worldwide! Together, we’ll keep championing equality for all. Happy International Women’s Day! #WomenEntrepreneurs#Equality#IWD2024
Quarterly Industry Roundtable – March 8, 2024

On March 8. we had another successful Industry Roundtable. Thank you Mayor D’Arcy, Supervisor Contreras, and Councilman Cardenas for your insight and providing great information to our local business owners in the cleaning and maintenance industries. Special thank you to Don Orlando’s Restaurant for the amazing breakfast.
SCC Annual Fundraiser

Nos lo pasamos de maravilla en la cena anual de recaudación de fondos del Centro Comunitario Español. Fue fantástico ver a miembros de varias organizaciones, empresas y residentes de Joliet reunirse por una buena causa. El Centro Comunitario Español ha sido un recurso notable para los servicios educativos y sociales desde 1969. Sigamos apoyándonos y […]