JLLB Media announces that Founder and President Juan Llerena has earned his Certified Business and Entrepreneurship Coach designation, expanding the agency’s ability to support modern entrepreneurs through strategic coaching, AI-driven insights, and business growth solutions.

JLLB Media, a premier minority- and woman-owned creative strategy and business consulting firm, proudly announces its fifth anniversary. Founded by Juan Llerena and Rita Guisela Pinto, the agency has grown from a home-based vision into a trusted partner for entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and government agencies across the Twin Cities and beyond.

JLLB Media and the Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) have extended the Labor Law Pilot Program through the first semester of 2026, continuing to provide financial literacy, payroll setup, and labor compliance support at no cost to qualifying small businesses across Minneapolis and the surrounding metro region.

JLLB Media Founder Juan Llerena has launched Vamos Impact, a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing Latino entrepreneurship, education, and economic mobility in Minnesota. The organization will expand access to culturally relevant training, mentorship, and opportunities for Latino leaders and small business owners.

JLLB Media partnered with First Children’s Finance to deliver a Spanish-language business training series for Minnesota’s childcare providers, offering marketing and financial workshops designed to help Latino and immigrant-owned daycare programs strengthen operations, visibility, and sustainability.

JLLB Media participated in the International Institute of Minnesota’s 2025 Immigrant Small Business Resource Fair, supporting aspiring immigrant entrepreneurs with insights on branding, marketing, business growth, and access to essential resources for long-term success.