Patricia Baton, is the project co-ordinator for the Stepping Stone loan program. The program is an alternative lending and credit program for small businesses. The program is operated under the auspices of GEODE, (Grassroots Economic Opportunity Development and Evaluation), in partnership with Better Beginnings Better Futures and FedNor. The public is invited to learn more about the program Wednesday, June 19 at 6 pm at the GEODE offices at 88 Larch St. Phone 705-670-8920.