A Message from Our Executive Director At LEDC, we believe strong communities are built when entrepreneurs and business owners have the resources they need to
The Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) is proud to announce a $25,000 grant award from the Blandin Foundation to support regenerative agriculture efforts across Minnesota.
A Message from Our Executive Director May is National Small Business Month—and it’s one of our favorite times of the year at LEDC because it
To our community, 2026 has brought a new set of unique challenges for communities across Minnesota. The launch of Operation Metro Surge created a massive
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Grant Applications Available for Businesses Impacted by Recent ICE Activity Recent federal immigration enforcement activity across Minnesota is placing Latino and immigrant-owned businesses under severe
East Side St. Paul’s Future Hub for Business, Culture, and Community Plaza Del Sol represents more than a building — it’s creating a cornerstone of
The Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) in partnership with East Side Funders Group is raising funds to support East Side and immigrant-owned businesses facing unprecedented
Support, safety, and guidance during increased ICE activity in Minnesota Recent immigration enforcement activity across Minnesota has created fear, uncertainty, and real economic hardship for
A call to community solidarity as immigration enforcement impacts local economies Across Minnesota, Latino and immigrant-owned businesses are facing an unprecedented combination of economic challenges