Informational Session & Workshop for the Small Business Capital & Infrastructure Grant Program Feb. 3 at 2:30 PM

The Illinois DCEO Office of Economic Equity & Empowerment (OE3) is offering grants for capital improvements and infrastructure projects! Grants ranging from $10,000 to $245,000 are available to support business growth, operational efficiency, sustainability, and job creation & retention. The application deadline is Monday, April 7, 2025, at 5 PM. Eligible Projects:-Infrastructure improvements-Acquisition of essential […]

El Poder del Capital/The Power of Capital – February 13 at 6pm

El Poder del Capital/The Power of Capita Descubra cómo desbloquear el crecimiento de su negocio con estrategias financieras efectivas. Únase a nosotros en el seminario “El Poder del Capital: Desbloqueando el Crecimiento de tu Negocio”, diseñado para ayudar a los dueños de pequeños negocios a tomar decisiones financieras informadas y alcanzar el éxito a largo […]

Dia de los Muertos Social at the Mansion on Friday, November 1st at 6 PM.

Join us for Dia de los Muertos Social at the Mansion on Friday, November 1st at 6 PM.Experience the beauty of Día de los Muertos with Mariachi, Ballet Folklórico, and live musical performances as we come together to honor our loved ones. This special event will also celebrate local community leaders and the 5th cohort to complete […]

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Rudy Magdaleno

You are invited to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for our LEDA Member Rudy Magdaleno Join us on September 6th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM as we celebrate the grand opening of Rudy Magdaleno’s American Family Insurance satellite office! This special event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially welcome Rudy and his team to […]

The LEDA Rooftop Social

We are just 21 days away from the ultimate summer party! Join us at The LEDA Rooftop Social at the Joliet Area Historical Museum for an exclusive preview of our upcoming Fiesta en el Bicentennial Park, showcasing local vendors and artists. Let’s honor the entrepreneurs who completed Academia Del Exito Empresarial #4 and celebrate our […]

Grundy County – Our first Industry Roundtable!

We partnered with the Grundy County Chamber Of Commerce and City of Morris IL to host our first Latino Small Business Roundtable in Grundy County! We host the Small Business Roundtables to connect our small business owners and the local leadership. We had great representation across the county attend this morning. Thank you Mayor Brown, […]

Latin@ Economic Summit

Attending the Latin@ Economic Summit organized by the IL Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Minority and Economic Empowerment was an incredible experience! We loved connecting with various state agencies and participating in workshops featuring outstanding panelists who provided invaluable information. This summit is definitely a must for any Latino entrepreneur! We were […]