Entrepreneurs can get on right path with ECC 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, Sept. 5 through Nov. 28.

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 comprehensive reference books, workbook and all class handouts. Class is limited to 20 students.

Registration deadline is Friday. For more information on the program or to register, call the Illinois Small Business Development Center at (847) 214-7488.