The Northside Education Center is revamping its auditorium to become a versatile space for meetings and seminars without competing with other venues. The renovation is estimated to cost $1.6 million, with $500,000 already collected through local fundraising. The goal is to complete the work by next year. Renovations have been planned since the early 2000s. The NEC serves about 2,400 residents annually, offering a variety of classes and training programs. The campus has been developed since 1988, and this auditorium is the final piece of the transformation.