Innovative News For March 2025

Mar 1

6 min read

Welcome to the Innovation Spot, a flexible coworking solution less than a mile from Downtown Woodstock! This month's newsletter highlights some new members, announcements for upcoming events, updates on exciting happenings this month, and more!

Upcoming Events at The Innovation Spot:

Wednesday, March 5 - Sure Connexions. Sure Connexions is an interactive faith-based networking organization that meets at 12:00 PM online through Zoom, and in-person with lunch at The Innovation Spot.

Click HERE to sign up for Sure Connexions!

Monday, March 17 - St. Patrick's Day.

“May your heart be light and happy,

may your smile be big and wide, and

may your pockets always have a coin or two inside!”

-Irish Proverb

Friday, March 21 - National Flower Day. We love celebrating new LIFE and our lively Members every chance we can! Today we will celebrate with a complimentary flower for every member to acknowledge Spring and NEW LIFE!

Member Spotlight: Hector Mallar [Time Strong Health]

Hector A. Mallar, Doctor of Physical Therapy, is the founder of Time Strong Health, a concierge fitness and wellness service that helps seniors and individuals with movement challenges stay strong and independent in their daily lives.

As a movement disorder specialist and former certified personal trainer, Hector recognized that many older adults weren’t receiving the right balance of challenge and support in their movement training—essential for maintaining strength, mobility, and long-term independence. His solution? A customized, evidence-based approach that integrates kettlebells, bodyweight exercises, and dynamic strength training to improve stability, coordination, and resilience, helping clients stay capable and confident in the activities that matter most—all from the comfort of home.

Time Strong Health offers one-on-one in-home coaching, along with virtual options for kettlebell fitness and caregiver education, making expert guidance accessible from anywhere. Whether your goal is to move better, build strength, or support a loved one’s well-being, Time Strong Health provides personalized coaching tailored to fit your needs.

To get into contact with Hector, check out his website: www.timestronghealth.com

Wednesday, March 5 Fresh Start Mornings. Join the Cherokee Office of Economic Development on March 5 to hear from Gather & Bloom Owner & Founder Lauren Youmans as she presents her business and some challenges that she needs YOUR help with!

Coffee at networking will start at 9 a.m. at The Circuit Woodstock, the program will start at 9:15 a.m. Come ready to listen, support, and brainstorm!

Click here to see more details!

March 6, 13, 20 & 27 YPOW AM by IN WDSTK. Join the Young Professionals of Woodstock every Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. at The Circuit for some coffee and networking featuring an informal chat with a local leader.

Not sure if YPOW is for you?

Need a career change to keep you local?

Want to let more people in the community know more about you and your business?

Want to get more involved with local events?

Do you Work, Play and/or Live in Woodstock?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, then you should attend YPOW AM and see how this group can benefit you.

For more information, click HERE!

Thursday, March 6 Good Morning Cherokee Breakfast. Located in the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center in the Cherokee County Administration Building, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton.

Cost:

Chamber Member Pay in Advance Registration: $20

Chamber Member On-Site Registration: $25

Future Members: $35

Schedule:

6:30 - 7:30 AM: Registration & Pre-Event Networking

7:00 AM: Ballroom Opens & Buffet Breakfast Available

7:30 AM: Buffet Closes & Program Begins

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Post-Event Networking

For more information and to purchase tickets, click HERE!

Monday, March 10 Reformation Reads - Books and Brews. The first rule about Book Club, is TALK ABOUT BOOKS! Join our local community of Bibliophiles as we gather to share our recent reads and share a love for the written word. Beer, coffee, and other beverages available for purchase.

2nd Monday of each Month at Reformation Brewery Woodstock

7:00 - 9:00 pm

Check out @reformationreads on Instagram or Facebook for the book of the month!

Wednesday, March 12 LunchIN'. Lunch is Served! Join INWDSTK and hear a valuable discussion on brand strategy led by brand development thought leader Tom Cox. With over 30 years of experience transforming brands through artistic intensity and strategic clarity, Tom will reveal how to turn your brand into an unstoppable revenue-generating machine while having more fun along the way!

At this LunchIN' session, you'll gain powerful insights into crafting a brand that not only captivates but converts. Whether you're a small business owner, marketer, or entrepreneur, this is your opportunity to discuss how to:

Clarify your brand's distinctive edge—so you instantly stand out

Connect deeply with your ideal consumer—because emotions drive decisions

Strip away preconceptions—and unlock overlooked opportunities

Jumpstart growth—with actionable techniques that deliver results

So don't miss this opportunity to see your brand from a new perspective and the chance to rethink, refine, and reignite your brand's potential.

LunchIN' is quarterly boxed lunch event that includes an interactive learning discussion with a small business subject matter expert on important topics for business leaders.

Registration for this event is required / Limited Seating

11:30 - 12:30 at Woodstock Office of Economic Development - Board Room

More info. and Register HERE!

Thursday, March 13 Cherokee Chamber Power Hour. Prepare for an hour of fast-paced networking with fellow business leaders as well as the Chamber Board Chair, Neil Blackman, and Chamber President & CEO, Pam Carnes.

Before the hour ends, you will have a chance to share about your business or organization for all to hear.

Don't forget to bring promotional items from your business for the share table!

Located in the Chamber Board Room, 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton

from 10:00 - 11:00 am.

For more details, click HERE!

Thursday, March 13 mINgle by INWDSTK. mINgle is an after-hours networking event that brings together members of our WDSTK Community and other professionals from the Woodstock area. We invite anyone who would like to connect with the community inside Woodstock.

4:30 - 6:30 pm

Location TBA

Event registration is required HERE

Friday, March 21 Morning INfluence by INWDSTK. Breakfast is served! Morning Influence is a networking event which includes breakfast and a brief presentation that focuses on updates given by Greater Woodstock on important issues or services offered that affect the community as a whole.

BRING A GUEST and you will be instantly entered in our raffle to win some great prizes and giveaways!

8:00 - 9:00 am

at Chambers at City Center

Event registration is required HERE

Welcome to our newest members of the Innovation Spot team!

Abigail DeFeo

Just Balanced Bookkeeping

Ray Repic

Allison Repic

Joe Richardson

Luis Macal

Jairus Blackwell

Katie Lucia

Rhino USA

Adrian Caudle

Happy Buns Compost, LLC

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