Latin american economic development association

The Latin American Economic Development Association (Laeda), a non-profit organization in Camden, NJ, received a $150,000 Project Grant under the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Women's Business Ownership Assistance program (CFDA 59.043) on Sep 30, 2023. The grant will support Laeda's efforts to deliver training, counseling, and other assistance to help remove barriers and empower minority-owned and women-owned businesses, particularly in the Latin American community, to foster economic development in the region. Laeda has been a consistent recipient of the SBA's Women's Business Ownership Assistance program grants, receiving over $1.3 million in funding since 2020 to serve women entrepreneurs in the area. Through this latest award, Laeda will continue providing specialized services to support the growth and success of small businesses owned by women and minorities.