Joliet Latino Economic Development Association

Joliet Latino Economic Development Association LEDA is committed to advancing the economic opportunities for Latino businesses and individuals

Due to a power outage caused by yesterday's storm, our office will be closed today. Our team is working remotely and rem...
06/11/2026

Due to a power outage caused by yesterday's storm, our office will be closed today. Our team is working remotely and remains available to assist you. Questions or need to schedule an appointment? Call us at 815-200-1065.
Thank you for your patience!
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Debido a un corte de energía causado por la tormenta de ayer, nuestra oficina permanecerá cerrada el día de hoy. Nuestro equipo estará trabajando de forma remota y seguirá disponible para ayudarle. ¿Tiene preguntas o necesita programar una cita? Llámenos al 815-200-1065.
¡Gracias por su paciencia!

Join Lockport Township at the Juneteenth Celebration for an evening of community and celebration!📅 Date: Friday, June 19...
06/05/2026

Join Lockport Township at the Juneteenth Celebration for an evening of community and celebration!

📅 Date: Friday, June 19
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: A.F. Hill Park, Green Garden Ave., Joliet, IL

Enjoy music by DJ T-Bone, a bounce town, playground activities, basketball, and a performance by the Jesse White Tumblers at 5:30 PM. Free food will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, provided by Shiloh M.B. Church.

Be sure to stop by the LEDA table! Our team will be there sharing information about our programs, resources, and opportunities available to entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout our community. We look forward to seeing you there!

Spots are filling up fast! 🚨Our ServSafe class is coming up on June 22nd from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM and June 23rd from 8:30...
06/04/2026

Spots are filling up fast! 🚨

Our ServSafe class is coming up on June 22nd from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM and June 23rd from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A $175 deposit is required to reserve your spot, and $125 will be refunded upon successful completion of the course. Spaces are limited, so register today by scanning the QR code or visiting: https://bit.ly/servsafee

¡Los espacios se están llenando rápidamente! 🚨

Nuestra clase de ServSafe en español se llevará a cabo el 22 de junio de 8:30 AM a 3:30 PM y el 23 de junio de 8:30 AM a 12:30 PM. Se requiere un depósito de $175 para reservar tu lugar, y se te reembolsarán $125 al completar exitosamente el curso. Los espacios son limitados, así que inscríbete hoy escaneando el código QR o visitando: https://bit.ly/servsafee

🚨 New Date & New Location! 🚨Get ready to mix, mingle, and connect!🎉Join us for an unforgettable evening of networking, c...
06/01/2026

🚨 New Date & New Location! 🚨

Get ready to mix, mingle, and connect!🎉

Join us for an unforgettable evening of networking, community, and connection at our LEDA Social! Meet local entrepreneurs, professionals, business owners, and community leaders while enjoying great conversations.
Bring your business cards, invite a friend, and come ready for an amazing night!

📅 June 25th, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍310 N Ottawa St., Joliet, IL 60432
🎟️ Secure your PRE-SALE ticket today: https://bit.ly/leda2026social

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Hiring 101 Workshop! It was great to see entrepreneurs come together ready t...
05/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Hiring 101 Workshop! It was great to see entrepreneurs come together ready to learn, connect, and strengthen their hiring processes. Your participation, engagement, and thoughtful questions made this workshop a success.

A special thank you to our presenter, Adriana Arias, from Holsten Human Capital Development, for sharing her expertise, practical strategies, and valuable insights on hiring and interviewing. We truly appreciate your time and support in helping our attendees build stronger teams with confidence.

We look forward to seeing you at our next workshop!

Hiring doesn’t have to be stressful!Join us TODAY for our Hiring 101 Workshop with Holsten Human Capital Development and...
05/21/2026

Hiring doesn’t have to be stressful!

Join us TODAY for our Hiring 101 Workshop with Holsten Human Capital Development and gain practical tips to help you hire smarter, save time, and build a stronger team. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with other local business owners!

📅 May 21st, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 310 N Ottawa St. Joliet, IL

🔗 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/hiring101smallbiz

05/18/2026

Topics include finding, interviewing and hiring the best candidates for the business.

Get ready to mix, mingle, and connect!🎉Join us for an unforgettable evening of networking, community, and connection at ...
05/15/2026

Get ready to mix, mingle, and connect!🎉

Join us for an unforgettable evening of networking, community, and connection at our LEDA Social! Meet local entrepreneurs, professionals, business owners, and community leaders while enjoying great conversations and a preview of The Fifth Floor Venue before it officially opens for bookings.

Bring your business cards, invite a friend, and come ready for an amazing night!

📅 June 11th, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 81 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60432 Suite 401

🎟️ Secure your PRE-SALE ticket today: https://bit.ly/leda2026social

Congratulations to our 10th Academia del Éxito Empresaria cohort graduates! 🎉We are happy to be able to provide this cou...
05/15/2026

Congratulations to our 10th Academia del Éxito Empresaria cohort graduates! 🎉

We are happy to be able to provide this course to our small businesses and entrepreneurs and help them gain more knowledge, tools, and resources on how to continue building and growing their businesses. Thank you to everyone who trusted us and took part in this cohort.

Completing this program is a major accomplishment, and we are proud of the dedication each of you showed throughout the cohort. Joliet LEDA and the Entrepreneur & Business Center at JJC remain committed to supporting your journey and helping your business continue to grow and succeed.

Don’t miss out on CEJA & Coffee!☕Join us tomorrow, May 13, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Sumercé Colombian Coffee Roaster...
05/12/2026

Don’t miss out on CEJA & Coffee!☕

Join us tomorrow, May 13, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Sumercé Colombian Coffee Roasters for coffee, connections, and real opportunities to jumpstart your future in the growing clean energy industry. This is your chance to learn about the CEJA Workforce Program, explore paid training and job placement support, and connect directly with our team.

Stop by, fill out a quick interest form, or refer a friend to CEJA, and you’ll receive a complimentary drink voucher for a hot or iced latte. We hope to see you there!

RSVP Today: https://bit.ly/cejacoffee2026

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310 N Ottawa
Joliet, IL
60432

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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