Talleres Para Emprendedores – Mes de La Herencia Hispana
Esta serie de Talleres para Emprendedores es una excelente oportunidad durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana para aquellos que buscan fortalecer sus conocimientos de negocio. Los talleres son completamente sin costo y se llevarán a cabo en español, impartidos por expertos en sus respectivas áreas. Aquí te dejamos los detalles de cada taller: Estos talleres te ofrecerán herramientas clave para el […]
Grant Technical Assistance Support
Meet Jessica Sanchez, one of our Entrepreneur Level members at Joliet LEDA! Jessica recently scheduled an appointment with us to explore grant opportunities, and we were thrilled to help her navigate the process. Together, we reviewed our comprehensive list of grants, updated weekly, and discovered she qualifies for the EmpowHer Grant by the Boundless Futures […]
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 […]
Meet LEDA’s 2024 Summer Interns
Introducing Our Summer Interns We are thrilled to introduce our dynamic group of summer interns who are ready to bring their unique talents and perspectives to our team. Please join us in welcoming these bright and ambitious students: Anahi Rodriguez is a Junior undergraduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL, majoring […]
EBC’s “Celebrating Small Business” Reception
We are grateful to Entrepreneur & Business Center at Joliet Junior College for inviting LEDA to their “Celebrating Small Business” reception. It was a fantastic evening celebrating entrepreneurs dedicated to strategic growth in 2024. Partnering with the EBC is always a joy! We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Rooted Restaurant @rootedminooka Many thanks to Elevate […]
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 […]