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 […]
Membership Spotlight: Salon AiryS
Member Spotlight: Salon AirySWe’re excited to feature Salon AiryS as one of our Corporate Level Members! This salon is dedicated to enhancing beauty, one client at a time, with personalized care and expertise. They also were recipients of the B2B New Biz Grant powered by DCEO thanks to LEDA’s outreach efforts Join our membership today […]
Member Spotlight: Lisa Rodriguez
Meet Lisa Rodriguez, a dedicated individual member of Joliet LEDA and a financial advisor at Edward Jones. Lisa brings her expertise to our community, having facilitated a powerful workshop at LEDA on “The Power of Budgeting.” Beyond her professional work, Lisa volunteers with several nonprofit organizations, making a lasting impact and helping others achieve financial […]
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 […]
Member Spotlight – MD Creations
We are spotlighting MD Creations , an Entrepreneur Level Member at Joliet LEDA! Owned by a talented Latina entrepreneur, MD Creations specializes in innovative floral arrangements, elegant linen rentals, and stunning backdrops for all your event needs. Location: 1948 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435 Website: www.mdcreationsjoliet.wixsite.com Thank you, MD Creations, for being a valued part […]
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 […]
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 […]
Leadership Transition: Paulina Martinez
We are excited to announce a leadership transition and a new chapter for one of our valued board directors! Paulina Martinez has served as our Vice President since 2021 and was recently announced as the Economic Development Director at the City of Joliet. We have no doubt that she will be a tremendous asset to […]