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The Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) is built by community, for community. We help entrepreneurs and small business owners by removing barriers to financing, creating inclusive spaces and providing educational workshops to help you succeed.
From start-ups to thriving businesses, for people of all cultures, LEDC services are for everyone. We know that when small businesses grow, jobs are created, families are supported and neighborhoods thrive.
Discover how we can support your business’s growth
LEDC is the only Latino-focused Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. Our mission is to create economic opportunities and strengthen communities by supporting Latino and immigrant entrepreneurs and small business owners through access to capital, technical assistance, business development resources, and regenerative agriculture assistance for emerging farmers.
LEDC is a pioneer in helping Latino entrepreneurs thrive. We use effective tools and provide the know-how needed to start and grow a business. This powerful collaborative effort is securing an important economic base for the next generation.
The number of Latino entrepreneurs seeking financing to open businesses in the Twin Cities is growing, but their access to traditional sources of funding remains limited. We provide the guidance and capital our clients need to start and grow their businesses.
We’re planting semillas—seeds of pride and financial freedom for future farmers in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Our goal is to help emerging farmers, especially those historically excluded from land ownership, access the tools, resources, and capital they need to succeed.
By joining together as business leaders,
