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 […]
2024 Latin@ Summit
Fiesta en Bicentennial Park: September 14, 2024
🎉 Save the Date! / ¡Reserva la Fecha! 🎉 We are excited to announce our annual music and food festival this year is Fiesta en Bicentennial Park. Join us on Saturday, September 14 at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park in Joliet, IL. We look forward to seeing the community there as we spotlight local artists, food vendors, and […]
RECAP – Breaking Barriers for Black and Latino Small Businesses
Thank you to everyone who made the “Breaking Barriers for Black and Latino Small Businesses” Small Business Expo a great event. We are grateful to our sponsors: Northern Illinois Community Initiatives, PNC Bank, Edward Jones, and With Purpose Media and Events. A special thanks to our planning team: Joliet Latino Economic Development Association, African American […]
Breaking Barriers for Black and Latino Small Businesses
Join Us for the “Breaking Barriers for Black and Latino Small Businesses” Expo! Date and Time: Thursday, June 13th, 2024, from 5 PM to 8 PM Location: 511 Collins St, Joliet, IL 60432 Admission at no cost. Are you a Black or Latino entrepreneur looking to grow your small business? Don’t miss this incredible opportunity […]
“Breaking Barriers for Black & Latino Businesses”
The countdown begins for the “Breaking Barriers for Black & Latino Businesses” small business expo! This event is hosted by the Joliet Latino Economic Development Association, the African American Business Association, the Entrepreneur and Business Center at Joliet Junior College, and the Office of Minority and Economic Empowerment at IL DCEO. Dedicated to supporting minority-owned […]
“Breaking Barriers for Black and Latino Businesses”
Join us for an empowering evening at the “Breaking Barriers for Black and Latino Businesses” event! Hosted by the Joliet Latino Economic Development Association, the Office of Minority and Economic Empowerment at the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the African American Business Association of Will County, and the Entrepreneur and Business Center at […]
Small Business Financing Workshop
La semana pasada, el Centro de Emprendedores y Negocios del Joliet Junior College organizĂł un excelente taller sobre financiaciĂłn de pequeñas empresas, presentado por Jennifer Rigual de Wintrust Community Bank. La presentaciĂłn cubriĂł aspectos esenciales como la solicitud de un prĂ©stamo comercial, la preparaciĂłn, la comprensiĂłn de los acuerdos de prĂ©stamo y más. Estamos encantados […]
THE LEDA SOCIAL 03/28
On Thursday, March 28th 2024, we hosted our Quarterly LEDA Social celebrating the 3rd Cohort of the Academia del Éxito Empresarial in partnership with Entrepreneur & Business Center at Joliet Junior College. Thank you to our local business owners, professionals, and community leaders for joining us! Special thank you to D’Arcy Buick GMC, DoorDash Impact, […]
2nd Annual Latina Heritage Day
While we wrap up Women’s History Month, on March 29th we attended the 2nd Annual Latina Heritage Day Brunch hosted by the Illcf – Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation. Thank you Representative Avelar for inviting the LEDA ladies to be a part of this impactful event. We are grateful for the amazing Latina elected officials […]