Espirítus en el Teatro – Sunday, October 29

LEDA is partnering with The Rialto Foundation to present “COCO” on Sunday, October 29! Join us and enjoy performances from the Mariachi Juvenil Tamazula de Joliet, Mariachi de Joliet, and Ballet Folklorico. Tickets are $20 for adults & $10 for kids 10 and under! Location: Rialto Square Theatre: 102 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL. For […]

BEP Certification Workshop – August 31st

Are you a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) looking to take advantage of contracting opportunities? Don’t let the certification process hold you back! Join the Entrepreneur & Business Center at JJC, and Joliet LEDA for an informative and empowering Business Enterprise Program Certification Workshop. Email brian.kincaid@jjc.edu to […]

The LEDA Social – August 24

Join us at The LEDA Social Event, where we’ll be celebrating community, connections, and entrepreneurship! It will be taking place at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on Thursday, August 24th at 6 pm. – Discover Joliet LEDA’s Initiatives and the positive impact we’re making in the community. – Network with fellow professionals and business owners […]

BMO Workshop #2: Language of Finances

Join LEDA and BMO for an insightful presentation on the Language of Finance. As a business owner, understanding financial terms and knowing what banks look for in your financial documents is crucial for your success. During this event, experts from BMO Bank will provide valuable information and guidance, helping you navigate the financial landscape with […]

Fiesta en la Calle 09/16/23

The Joliet Latino Economic Development Association (LEDA) is proud to announce the highly anticipated third annual Joliet LEDA Fiesta en la Calle. This year, we are delighted to return to the festival’s roots by reclaiming the name Fiesta en la Calle, formerly known as the Latino Music and Food Festival. Mark your calendars for Saturday, […]

The Latin@/e/x Economic Summit – July 27

The Latin@/e/x Economic Summit is happening in-person Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 8:30am – 1:30pm at Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Chicago, IL 60612. This event will focus on continuing to uplift the contributions and resources of the Latin@/e/x business community and their/our impact to the Illinois economy. Event targets Latin@/e/x business owners and […]

Q2 Industry Meeting RSVP

This event aims to bring together esteemed business owners and professionals like yourself from the real estate, lending, and insurance industries. During this meeting, you will have the opportunity to speak with the city mayor and local officials about how we can all work together to improve practices and make Joliet a better place to […]

BMO Bilingual Workshop Series: Obtaining Business Credit

LEDA and BMO Bank are excited to invite you to our upcoming event on Obtaining Business Credit! If you’re looking to grow your business, expand your operations, or just need some extra funding, understanding business credit is crucial. Join us on Thursday, June 29th at 5:30 pm.  Please register below:  Loading…

B2B Technical Assistance

Joliet LEDA is offering Bilingual Technical Assistance for the Back to Business Application. Our office hours are Monday – Friday 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at 310 N. Ottawa St. Joliet, IL 60432. Call (815) 200-1065 to schedule an appointment. The B2B application is due May 10. Joliet LEDA esta ofreciendo Asistencia Técnica Bilingüe para […]

Social Media Marketing Workshop

You are invited to our Social Media Workshop for small businesses. You will learn: how to create a social media strategy, best practices for posting and tools for content creation. This workshop is at no cost. https://bit.ly/LEDASocialMediaWorkshop Le invitamos a nuestro taller sobre redes sociales para pequeñas empresas. Aprenderás: cómo crear una estrategia de redes […]