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

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

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LEDC recently hosted an informative webinar in Spanish about the Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave Law, which will take effect soon and impact both

Sushi Zen was born from a dream to create a better future. Its founder, Akalat, grew up in poverty, but those early challenges sparked a

What started as a few carefully selected pieces in a closet has grown into a thriving business built on vision, resilience, and a deep love

A New Generation of Leaders The Latino Economic Development Center is proud to announce the awardees of the Latino Scholarship Fund Award 2025. This is

Protecting Your Business for the Unexpected Running a business means planning not only for growth—but also for the unexpected. Whether you’re a sole proprietor or

As the deadline for the 2025 LEDC Latino Scholarship Fund approaches, we’re highlighting the story of Irma Márquez Trapero, a past scholarship recipient who continues