Celebrate Small Business Saturday
Celebrate Small Business Saturday with us! Explore the curated list of incredible local businesses we’ve gathered for you to support. Know a fantastic small business? Tag them or encourage them to add themselves to our list for future posts. Let’s build a thriving community together! bit.ly.com/LEDASmallBusinessSaturday Remember, supporting small businesses goes beyond a single day. […]
Illinois B2B New Grant Program Information
Did you open a small business during the pandemic? The Illinois B2B New Biz Grant Program is coming soon for business owners like you! Get ready to apply for the B2B New Biz Grant Check Below there is the check list of documents! Our Community Navigator at Joliet LEDA can provide you with technical assistance […]
Women Entrepreneur Day 2023
Cheers to the trailblazing women in our community, shaping the future and making waves in entrepreneurship! Happy Women Entrepreneur Day on November 19th! Let’s celebrate the strength, resilience, and innovation of our female leaders.
Oportunidad Para Dueños de Negocio de Construcción Por Parte de HACIA
Applications are now open! Join the HACIA (Hispanic American Construction Industry Association) Executive Fellows program and gain real-world tools and strategies to take your Black and/or Latinx-owned business to new heights. Thanks to the We Rise Together Grant from Chicago Community Trust, you’ll have access to 1-hour long one-on-one executive coaching sessions with subject matter […]
DCEO Community Navigator Program Retreat
Today was the DCEO Community Navigator Program Retreat with the Illinois Small Business Partnership. We had a productive retreat at the Illinois Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Office. The Illinois Small Business Partnership is conformed by the following organizations: – Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – Aurora Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – Greater Waukegan Development […]
Last Session for Academia Del Exito Empresarial Grupo #2
Hoy marca la conclusión del segundo grupo de la Academia de Éxito Empresarial, una iniciativa del Centro de Empresarios y Negocios del Joliet Junior College en colaboración con la Asociación de Desarrollo Económico Latino que se ofrece sin costo alguno a los empresarios. A lo largo de cuatro semanas, los empresarios profundizaron en temas sobre […]
Small Business After Hours Networking Event hosted by Old National Bank
Yesterday we attended a Small Business After Hours Networking Event at the Rialto Square Theater hosted by Old National Bank. It was a great time for small business owners to connect & learn resources available in Joliet from the Entrepreneur & Business Center at Joliet Junior College at Joliet Junior College & the Joliet City […]
Member Spotlight- Cultivate Coaching LLC- Barb Linek
Spotlight on our member Barb Linek: A bilingual certified coach with 20+ years of experience, Barb empowers immigrants to unlock their potential and turn dreams into reality. Founder of ‘Cultivate Coaching LLC,’ her journey is guided by a Master’s in Organizational Leadership, fostering clarity, freedom, and success. A true inspiration in the LEDA community. Join […]
Support SmallBiz Spotlight- Swannie Nieto
Swannie Nieto, estudiante de nuestro Grupo #2 de la Academia Del Éxito Empresarial, es la talentosa fundadora de Swannie’s Creation, un encantador negocio especializado en creaciones dulces y fusiones latinas. Si deseas deleitarte con sus exquisitas creaciones, te invitamos a acompañarla este sábado, 11 de noviembre, en la 4ta Exposición Anual de Artesanía de Otoño […]
¡Grupo # 2 en La Academia Del Éxito Empresarial!
¡Hoy fue un día de aprendizaje inmenso para nuestros valiosos estudiantes del grupo #2 en la Academia Del Éxito Empresarial! La 3ra clase estuvo dedicada al fascinante mundo del Marketing & Redes Sociales, guiada por la increíble instructora Priscilla Cordero. Enrique Villalon, Misael Díaz de Unidos Marketing Network y XR Space, junto a Samantha Martinez, […]