Elgin Community College notes

The Elgin Community College Foundation will host its annual Founders' Brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 20 in the Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. The champagne reception begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by the brunch at noon.

This annual event, held the first or second Sunday in January, commemorates the founding of the college in 1949. It is a mid-day brunch with an upscale menu that begins with a champagne reception and includes entertainment and raffles for gifts and prizes. Time is also set aside to bestow special awards and recognition. Funds raised provide financial support to the students and instructional programs of ECC.

Tickets are $75 per person. For details, call (847) 214-7377.

New business course

Elgin Community College's Illinois Small Business Development Center is offering NxLevel for Entrepreneurs, a 12-week comprehensive course that will meet from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Feb. 20 through May 14.

The intensive training program includes workshops with experienced business educators, guest lectures by prominent business leaders, networking opportunities with local business leaders, and one-on-one business counseling.

The course focuses on teaching sound and proven business practices while producing a comprehensive business plan to guide business expansion decisions and activities.

The course will be held at ECC in the Fox Valley University and Business Center, 1700 Spartan Drive in Elgin.

The course enrollment fee is $475, which includes a comprehensive reference book, workbook and all class handouts.

Class size is limited to 20 students. The registration deadline is Feb. 15. For information on the program or to register, call the Illinois SBDC at (847) 214-7488.