The Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce Foundation invites you to the 17th Annual Jazz Brunch, Scholarship & Business Awards on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the new Hollywood Casino Aurora. This year is especially meaningful. It marks the 17th year of the Jazz Brunch and the fifth year of the QCAACC-Foundation serving as host.

Where your support goes

Funds raised support deserving college students with books, tuition, and housing, with eligibility limited to majors in Business or STEAM disciplines. The Jazz Brunch also provides grants to African American owned businesses across Kane, Kendall, DuPage, and Will Counties, strengthening economic growth in our communities.

This year's entertainment

The Dakarai Barclay Trio brings a smooth and sophisticated jazz experience. Chicago born trumpeter Dakarai Barclay has performed with respected artists including Willerm Delisfort, Winard Harper, Jarrard Harris, Ernest Dawkins, and Marlene Rosenberg.

Event details

Saturday, September 26, 2026, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
The New Hollywood Casino Aurora, 2500 N. Farnsworth Ave, Aurora, IL

Sponsorship levels

Platinum Sponsor, $15,000

$10,000 direct contribution to Foundation programs
Logo featured on the Foundation website
Access to the Foundation partner and supplier network
Two Dinner & Learn program sponsorships
Complimentary admission to Foundation networking events
Logo on brunch signage and marketing materials
10 reserved seats (one table) at the brunch
One foursome at the Annual Foundation Golf Classic

Gold Sponsor, $8,000

$5,000 direct contribution to Foundation programs
Logo featured on the Foundation website
Access to the Foundation partner and supplier network
One Dinner & Learn program sponsorship
Complimentary admission to Foundation networking events
Logo on brunch signage and marketing materials
10 reserved seats at the brunch

Silver Sponsor, $5,500

Logo featured on the Foundation website
Access to the Foundation partner and supplier network
One Dinner & Learn program sponsorship
Complimentary admission to Foundation networking events
Logo on brunch signage and marketing materials
5 reserved seats at the brunch

Bronze Sponsor, $3,000

Recognition on the Foundation website
Access to the Foundation partner and supplier network
Certificate of support
3 reserved seats at the brunch

Table Sponsor, $2,500

10 reserved seats at the brunch

Named Scholarship, $2,000 and up

Your company sponsors a named scholarship awarded to a deserving college student. You receive the student's name and contact information, and the student is told who made the award possible.

Individual Admission, $175

Auction and raffle item donations, $250 and up

Donating an auction item helps raise additional scholarship funds. Your company name appears on the bid sheet identifying your donation. Please include a 30 to 40 word description of the item. Contact Michael Pegues at pegues_michael@yahoo.com or (630) 270-9019 to coordinate delivery or pick up.

Table guest names

Sponsors and table buyers, please submit your guest names no later than September 18, 2026. Contact Juliette Jenkins at julsmj01@gmail.com or (630) 854-6543 with your list or any questions.

The QCAACC-Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and all contributions are tax deductible.

17th Annual Jazz & Scholarship Awards Brunch

Scholarship & Business Awards at Hollywood Casino Aurora