Starting a Creative Business

Cambrian College's Open Studio 93 Cedar Street, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

This one-day workshop provides the basic tools of creating, developing and putting together a solid creative business idea while beginning the process of constructing the accompanying business plan. Through interactive, reflective, left-brain and right-brain activities the participants get to step into the business mind frame and leave with the structure of their business more clearly defined. Takeaways: Step into the business mind frame. Build a bridge from creative professional to creative business. Clarify your business idea and direction and create the base of your business plan. Get to know your local business and creative sector supports and community. “Starting a Creative Business” is an initiative of WorkInCulture to support creative professionals of diverse artistic disciplines who are thinking about building a creative enterprise. WorkInCulture's presenting partner for this iteration of "Starting a Creative Business" is Cambrian College's The Open Studio. Cambrian College's Open Studio is a multi-disciplinary creative space dedicated to presenting innovative exhibitions and events, many of which focus on social issues and progressive ideas. The studio raises awareness of the College, as well as the creative communities of the North, and positions Cambrian as a thought leader in the region. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Agenda for the day Introductions, Welcoming and Logistics Getting into the business mind frame: -Defining your skills, strengths and passions -Finding the sweet spot (your business) Mapping your idea / business (and building the frame of the business plan): -Your business vision -Your business goals -Business Analysis The Heart of Your Business: -The problem -The value -The purpose Who are your clients? -Creating your client avatar Putting it all together (Business Plan Structure) Next Steps and Action points Your Community (including guest speakers) Workshop includes a workbook handout to prepare you for your next steps. Lunch is provided. --------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Facilitator: Snjezana Pruginic is a creative business professional...

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$10

Halloween at Dynamic Earth

Dynamic Earth 122 Big Nickel Mine Drive, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Every Friday to Sunday from 5:00pm-11:00pm Full Ticket (Pumpkin Inferno, Tunnel of Terror and Activities) General Public: $15 | Members $12 Pumpkin Inferno and Activities: General Public $10 | Members $8 Tunnel of Terror and Activities: General Public $10 | Members $8

$15

Fork & Barrel

Ristorante Verdicchio 1351 Kelly Lake Road, Sudbury, Sudbury, Canada

On October 6th, the Northern Cancer Foundation (NCF) is proud to partner with Natura Catering & Events to host “Fork & Barrel”. Destined to be the “event of the season”, this upscale event will surely have everyone Stomping Cancer! The crisp fall evening will be filled with charm and delectable tastes! Join our farmers and wine makers on October 6th as Head Chef Francesco Corcontento will prepare delicious meal featuring local farms fresh organic vegetables and locally produced organic meat, cheese, and wine. You may even have a chance to stomp some grapes the old fashion way. All proceeds raised from the Fork & Barrel will support the Northern Cancer Foundation. More importantly, every dollar received by the Foundation will stay in our community to support vital patient care, new equipment purchases and world-class cancer research in our own backyard. On behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to ask for your support of this local event, by becoming one of our Fork & Barrel sponsors or by purchasing a barrel of tickets for what is surely to be a sold out event! We hope to see you there! Call 705.523.4673 for your tickets today! https://ncfsudbury.akaraisin.com/common/Store/Store.aspx?seid=14910&mid=27

$125

Fork & Barrel

Ristorante Verdicchio 1351 Kelly Lake Road, Sudbury, Sudbury, Canada

On October 6th, the Northern Cancer Foundation (NCF) is proud to partner with Natura Catering & Events to host “Fork & Barrel”. Destined to be the “event of the season”, this upscale event will surely have everyone Stomping Cancer! The crisp fall evening will be filled with charm and delectable tastes! Join our farmers and wine makers on October 6th as Head Chef Francesco Corcontento will prepare delicious meal featuring local farms fresh organic vegetables and locally produced organic meat, cheese, and wine. You may even have a chance to stomp some grapes the old fashion way. All proceeds raised from the Fork & Barrel will support the Northern Cancer Foundation. More importantly, every dollar received by the Foundation will stay in our community to support vital patient care, new equipment purchases and world-class cancer research in our own backyard. On behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to ask for your support of this local event, by becoming one of our Fork & Barrel sponsors or by purchasing a barrel of tickets for what is surely to be a sold out event! We hope to see you there! Call 705.523.4673 for your tickets today! https://ncfsudbury.akaraisin.com/common/Store/Store.aspx?seid=14910&mid=27

$125

Odyssey // Taco Fiesta // Cloud Giants +19

Townehouse Tavern 206 Elgin Street, Sudbury, Canada

Friday, October 6th The Townehouse Tavern, 19+ 10:30pm doors, 7$ cover Odyssey https://andimgone.bandcamp.com/album/live-from-the-basement Sneaking out of their bedroom windows, these boys escaped the constraints of their lives too make you feel things once more. Taco Fiesta https://www.facebook.com/tacofiestalove/ With a burning passion too spread their angst, Taco Fiesta leave the campus again fueled by nothing more than love and beer. Cloud Giants https://www.facebook.com/Cloud-Giants-607828329400732/ Beamed from the mothership Cloud Giants is taking the stage again too blow you away with everything they've got. Come hangout for a sick night of alternative, indy, and art rock!

$7

KIDS DAY at Frubar 2.0

Frubar Juicery 50 Lisgar Street, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

We had so much fun the first time, we are doing it again (but better!) We look forward to celebrating healthy and active living with you all at Frubar! With Sparkle by Cheryl coming back with FREE temporary glitter tattoos, obstacle courses, games, colouring contest and many other chances to win prizes!!

NWTC’s Arts Gala

The Asylum Sudbury 19 Regent Street, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

In order to grow our mandate goal of bringing northern arts and artists together NWTC along with Artistic Minds Creative Designs, will be hosting our first Arts Networking gala where any artists known or not can come and network with other local artists. Also during the evening there will be a presentation from our Artistic Director on the work NWTC is currently doing as well as other Private stuff our Artistic Director Matt Henry and some of his arts clients are doing as well. So come on out. There's drinks, there may be food. And you'll get to see all that NWTC has to offer. Oh and yes the stand up up comedy fundraiser still stands and out Artistic Director will be doing a fully improvised stand up comedy routine as a statement to show people who always wondered if they could be an artist despite experience that yes you can.

1st International Conference on Underground Mining Technology

Radisson Hotel Sudbury 85 Ste. Anne Road, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Following on from the very successful Seventh International Conference on Deep and High Stress Mining held in Sudbury in 2014, attended by more than 300 mining professionals, this event will provide opportunities for underground mining practitioners to explore the latest mining technologies and methodologies which will drive industry into the future.

Adulting 101: Master your cash flow – Safeguarding your finances

Taphouse Northern Grill + Pub 1500 Regent Street, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Do you truly understand your cash flow? Have you stopped to think about what happens if that cash flow suddenly stops? Join Jordan Richardson, Director of Business Development/Financial Security Advisor/Investment Representative at Freedom 55 for this Adulting 101 workshop to talk about your cash flow and risk management. Apps will be served - cash bar.