What's New

Stepping Stones Relaunch

GEODE relaunched the Stepping Stones program on July 14, with five entrepreneurs comprising the first cohort. Classes will run for six weeks, at which time they will be eligible to apply for a micro loan.

Win $1000 With GEODE Dragons

With the relaunch of Stepping Stones, GEODE is giving you the opportunity to face the GEODE Dragons for a chance to win $1000. Tell us about your original product or business idea and you could win.

Click here to learn more.

Visit GEODE at Sudbury Summer Festivals

GEODE staff will be attending many summer festivals in the Sudbury area this summer. Stop by our table to see how GEODE can help your business idea become a reality.

Northern Lights Festival Boreal - July 9 - 11
River & Sky Festival - July 16-17
Ribfest - September 3 - 5
Jazz Sudbury Festival - September 10-11

 

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Stepping Stones Course Calendar

The Stepping Stones Business Training component consists of six weeks of training, with two three-hour classes a week. Participants are also expected to complete assigned tasks outside class hours.

This intensive training period will result in a professional business plan.

Lesson 1: Introduction and Orientation

Lesson 2: The Importance of Business Planning

Lesson 3: Writing an Executive Summary

Lesson 4: Business Overview I

Lesson 5: Business Overview II

Lesson 6: Market Research I

Lesson 7: Market Research II

Lesson 8: Marketing Plan I

Lesson 9: Marketing Plan II

Lesson 10: Financial Planning I

Lesson 11: Financial Planning II

Lesson 12: Market Research III

 

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