Latino Economic Development Center

Latino Economic Development Center Stable housing. Thriving businesses. Strong communities.

Working families deserve the necessary investment to build wealth and advance their family’s financial position. LEDC equips individuals and families with the skills and financial tools to create a better future for themselves and their neighborhoods. Participants in our programs learn how to build their long-term financial stability and prosperity by buying or staying in their homes, and starting

or expanding their business. The entire DC-MD-VA region is stronger when all families have the power to achieve financial independence and join with their peers to improve their neighborhoods.

🎉 ¡Acompáñenos a celebrar el éxito de nuestros emprendedores! Está cordialmente invitado a la Graduación y Presentación...
06/04/2026

🎉 ¡Acompáñenos a celebrar el éxito de nuestros emprendedores!

Está cordialmente invitado a la Graduación y Presentación de Pitch del Programa de Resiliencia Empresarial, donde los participantes compartirán sus logros, aprendizajes y planes para el futuro de sus negocios.

📅 Martes, 23 de junio
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Highwire Improv

✨ Escuche historias inspiradoras.
✨ Conozca emprendedores locales de Highlandtown, MD.
✨ Celebre el crecimiento y la resiliencia empresarial.

🎟️ Reserve su asiento hoy mismo. Espacios limitados.

🚀 Ready to Take Your Food Business to the Next Level? 🍽️✨Applications are now open for The Flourish Collective Summer 20...
06/04/2026

🚀 Ready to Take Your Food Business to the Next Level? 🍽️✨

Applications are now open for The Flourish Collective Summer 2026 Cohort!

Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow an existing food business, this program provides the mentorship, resources, and community support you need to build a stronger, more sustainable business.

🌱 What you'll gain:
✅ Expert mentorship and coaching
✅ Practical tools you can apply immediately
✅ Business development training
✅ A supportive network of fellow food entrepreneurs
✅ Strategies to increase revenue and grow with confidence

At The Flourish Collective, we believe in providing real tools for real businesses, helping food entrepreneurs move from passion to profit.

📣Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your business and your future.

📝Apply today and join the Summer 2026 Cohort! 🔗Link in bio.

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🌟¡Acompáñanos en una celebración del emprendimiento, la gastronomía y el liderazgo femenino!🌟The Flourish Collective le ...
06/03/2026

🌟¡Acompáñanos en una celebración del emprendimiento, la gastronomía y el liderazgo femenino!🌟

The Flourish Collective le invita al Festival Gastronómico y Pitch de Emprendedoras, un evento especial donde mujeres emprendedoras compartirán sus historias, presentarán sus negocios y ofrecerán una muestra de sus increíbles productos y propuestas culinarias.

🍽️ Descubra sabores únicos
💡 Conozca negocios liderados por mujeres
🎤 Escuche presentaciones inspiradoras de emprendedoras locales
🤝 Conecte con una comunidad de innovación, colaboración y crecimiento

📅Sábado, 11 de julio
⏰10:00 AM
📍Silver Spring Civic Building

Venga a apoyar a las emprendedoras que están transformando sus ideas en negocios exitosos y generando impacto en nuestra comunidad.

✨¡No se lo pierda! Escanee el código QR para registrarse y ser parte de esta experiencia única.

🌱💜🍴

🚀💡 ¿Tiene una idea de negocio y no sabe por dónde empezar? ¡Este Bootcamp es para usted! 📈 Empieza el Negocio de Tus Su...
06/02/2026

🚀💡 ¿Tiene una idea de negocio y no sabe por dónde empezar? ¡Este Bootcamp es para usted!

📈 Empieza el Negocio de Tus Sueños es un programa virtual en español diseñado para ayudarle a convertir su idea en un negocio real, sólido y listo para crecer.

Durante este Bootcamp aprenderá a:
✅ Identificar y entender a su cliente ideal
✅ Crear una propuesta de valor clara y atractiva
✅ Diseñar una estrategia de marketing y lanzamiento
✅ Desarrollar un plan financiero básico para su negocio
✅ Preparar y presentar su pitch con confianza

💻Todas las clases son virtuales a través de Zoom.
🗣️100% en español.

No deje que su sueño se quede en una idea. Dé el primer paso hacia el negocio que siempre ha imaginado.

📲 Escanee el código QR para registrarse hoy.

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🌈 Happy Pride Month! This June, LEDC celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and honor the diversity, authenticity, and resilien...
06/02/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month! This June, LEDC celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and honor the diversity, authenticity, and resilience that help make our communities stronger.

At LEDC, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive, belong, and be celebrated. We remain committed to fostering communities where all people can access opportunity, build prosperity, and live with dignity.

05/29/2026

As we approach LEDC’s 35th anniversary this July, hear from Board Member Courtney Matson on why supporting LEDC’s mission matters to her.

Join the LEDC 35 Club or donate today to help us continue creating economic opportunity for our communities. 🧡

📣 Attention DC restaurant and retail businesses! If your brick-and-mortar business has been experiencing a financial dec...
05/28/2026

📣 Attention DC restaurant and retail businesses! If your brick-and-mortar business has been experiencing a financial decline, this is an opportunity to secure funding to stabilize operations and move your business forward.

Applications are open for the 2026 Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant, offering up to $50,000 in funding to help cover essential operating expenses like rent, payroll, utilities, and more!

Funded by the DC's Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) and administered by Capital Impact Partners, this program delivers grants to support local businesses.

Take advantage of this opportunity designed to help you move forward!

⏰ Applications close June 5, 2026
👉 Apply here: www.capitalimpact.org/nourish-dc
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📣 ¡Atención restaurantes y negocios de DC! Si tu negocio físico ha estado experimentando una disminución financiera, esta es una oportunidad para obtener fondos que te ayuden a estabilizar tus operaciones y seguir avanzando.

¡Ya están abiertas las solicitudes para la subvención 2026 Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant, que ofrece hasta $50,000 para ayudar a cubrir gastos operativos esenciales como renta, nómina, servicios públicos y más! 💰

Financiado por la Oficina del Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) de DC y administrado por Capital Impact Partners, este programa ofrece subvenciones para apoyar a los negocios locales.

¡Aprovecha esta oportunidad diseñada para ayudar a tu negocio a seguir adelante!

⏰ Las solicitudes cierran el 5 de junio de 2026
👉 Solicita aquí: capitalimpact.org/nourish-dc

For 35 years, LEDC has helped turn ambition into opportunity across the DMV, and now it’s time to celebrate what we’ve b...
05/27/2026

For 35 years, LEDC has helped turn ambition into opportunity across the DMV, and now it’s time to celebrate what we’ve built together. 🎉

Join us on July 15 at La Cosecha in Union Market District for an evening of storytelling, culinary tastings from LEDC-supported entrepreneurs, signature food and cocktails, live entertainment, and community celebration as we honor 35 years of impact and invest in what comes next.

🎟️ Tickets available now:
ledcmetro.org/tickets35

Current and past LEDC clients are eligible for a special $75 discount code. To claim yours, contact Jaime Segui at [email protected].

Proceeds support LEDC programs serving communities across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

🔥 Calling all food entrepreneurs, bakers, chefs, caterers & culinary creatives! 🍽️✨Ready to take your food business to t...
05/27/2026

🔥 Calling all food entrepreneurs, bakers, chefs, caterers & culinary creatives! 🍽️✨

Ready to take your food business to the next level?
The Flourish Collective, powered by LEDC, is now accepting applications for the Summer 2026 Cohort!

Get access to:
✔️ Community mentorship
✔️ Real tools for real businesses
✔️ Business growth support
✔️ A network of entrepreneurs ready to flourish together

Whether you’re perfecting your recipes or scaling your brand, this program is designed to help you grow with confidence. 🌱💼

🚨 Spots are limited! 👉 APPLY NOW — link in bio.

✨ Reserva la Fecha✨ 💫Acompáñanos en The Flourish Collective: Festival Gastronómico y Pitch de Emprendedoras, un espacio ...
05/21/2026

✨ Reserva la Fecha✨

💫Acompáñanos en The Flourish Collective: Festival Gastronómico y Pitch de Emprendedoras, un espacio lleno de sabor, comunidad, networking y oportunidades para descubrir y apoyar negocios liderados por mujeres increíbles. 🌿💼🍽️

📅 11 de julio de 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Silver Spring Civic Building

Prepárate para disfrutar de:
✨ Emprendedoras locales
✨ Gastronomía y experiencias culturales
✨ Networking y comunidad
✨ Inspiración, crecimiento y colaboración

Este no es solo un evento… es una celebración del talento, la resiliencia y la visión de nuestra comunidad. 💜

Address

1401 Columbia Road NW, Unit C-1
Washington D.C., DC
20009

Opening Hours

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

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+12025407400

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