Our Executive Director, Alma Flores, reflects on major achievements and the path forward into 2026 As we close out 2025, we pause to reflect on
This giving season, LEDC is excited to launch a special gift for our supporters — a Limited-Edition LEDC Beanie featuring our vibrant community bird. Created
On December 11, LEDC is partnering with Think Small to host a special Spanish-language training for entrepreneurs interested in starting or expanding a child care
Eastside Saint Paul—Arcade and 7th Street BusinessesBuilding Resilience Together: Helping Your Business Thrive Through Street Improvements LEDC Small Business Relief Fund — Supporting Existing Businesses
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
At the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC), our mission is to support the Latino community in Minnesota in creating and strengthening small businesses. Whether you
Un Mundo de Niños, founded by Tatiana Mendez, is a bilingual early learning center in Edina serving children from 6 weeks to 6 years old.
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