Innovative News For July 2025

Jul 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:

Friday, July 4 - Independence Day. The business office will be CLOSED for the 4th of July, but members always have access to their space. Please plan to pick up your mail on Monday, July 7. Happy 4th of July!

Wednesday, July 16 - 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!

Friday, July 25 - Christmas in July. Did you know Christmas in July is an official holiday now? Well, it's not actually "official" but it is an official thing, and we're here for it! Make it a point to come in any time today for some Christmas goodies and a little Mele Kalikimaka (look it up!)

Pineapple and palm tree with Christmas lights — Christmas in July!

Welcome to the NEW Inspiration Blog! We will occassionally have an article on our website that we want to share with you in our newsletter. In this section, you'll find an excerpt of the article along with a link to our website to finish reading it. We hope to provide helpful business practices and ideas, information about coworking and shared spaces, event planning advice, and many other useful topics!

Mindset and Motivation

It is a truth universally acknowledged that an employee in possession of an occupation must be in want of a paycheck. – Slightly Modified Jane Austen

While it is true that some employees or coworkers are naturally self-motivated, it is equally true that even a self-starter often needs a reason to push themselves a little further. Most self-motivated individuals are so because of their own internal framework; they find their...read more here

Member Spotlight: Lambros Ballas and Ramon Gonzalez [Quickflip Construction]

Quickflip Construction is a residential and light commercial construction company specializing in project management, renovations, and real estate development services.

QuickFlip Construction is a trusted national provider of whole home renovation services for real estate investors and homeowners. They offer fast, high-quality renovations backed by dedicated project management and competitive pricing. Serving clients across the country, our team delivers efficient, value-driven transformations that help you get the most out of every property.

Instagram: @quickflipconstruction

Facebook: @quickflipconstruction

July 2 Fresh Start Mornings. Fresh Start Mornings is gearing up for summer! Explore Big Data for Small Business at our July 2 event, where we will be launching a new free resource for Cherokee businesses, SizeUp Cherokee.

Coffee at networking starts at 9 a.m. at The Circuit Woodstock; programs will start at 9:15 a.m.

Click HERE for more details!

Wednesday, July 4 Fireworks Schedule. Let Freedom Ring!

City of Woodstock

Parade: The 29th Annual July 4th Spectacular Parade kicks off the daylong celebration at 10:00 am. starting at Woodstock Elementary School on Rope Mill Rd. It then travels down Main St. to Sam’s Club at Hwy 92.

Festival: After the parade, join us in The Park at City Center until 3:00 pm for food, DJ Ronnie, carnival games, HUGE FOAM PARTY, bubble making, inflatables, arts and crafts, and vendors of all types.

Fireworks: The day concludes with fireworks at dusk behind the Lowes shopping center at Hwy 92 and I-575. See the city's website for traffic directions for the fireworks show.

5K Race: 27th Annual Woodstock Freedom Run at 7:00 am. WoodstockFreedomRun.com

City of Canton

Parade: On July 4, The American Legion - Canton Post is hosting a Patriotic Parade in Downtown Canton, starting at 6 p.m., followed by a spectacular Fireworks Show by the City of Canton at the Publix Shopping Center block of Riverstone Parkway beginning at dusk (typically 9 p.m., weather-permitting).

Follow the City of Canton on Facebook for further event details and weather updates.

We can't wait to celebrate with you! We hope to see you there in all your red, white, and blue!

Every Thursday, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Screen on the Green. Join the Woodstock Arts for “Screen on the Green,” a free movie series out on the Woodstock Arts Event Green! They will have a free movie EVERY THURSDAY THIS SUMMER!

The movie for July 3rd, is The Incredibles

starts at 7:00 pm

Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy the sun set and a beautiful movie with the whole family! Drinks available for purchase for both kids and adults!

Click HERE to learn more!

Thursday, July 17 Family Fun Night - Flurry Fest. The Family Fun Night series returns for its third season of themed night goodness throughout Summer 2025. This event series takes place on the third Thursday of the month – May through August – from 5pm to 9pm. Activities take place throughout Downtown Woodstock, culminating in a movie on the Woodstock Arts Event Green.

Bundle up on Thursday, July 17th, for “Flurry Fest”. During this night, kids can enjoy the fun of winter… even though it’s July! Get ready for a chilly night as winter arrives in downtown on this Summer evening. The featured movie on the Woodstock Arts Event Green will be “Frozen.”

For more information, click HERE!

July 25 INWDSTK Morning INfluence. 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!

Time: 8:00 - 9:00 am

Location: The Chambers at City Center

Event registration is required.

Click HERE to register!

Wednesday, July 30 Power Hour. Join the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce 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!

10:00-11:00 am at

Cherokee Chamber Board Room

3605 Marietta Highway

Canton, GA 30114

Cost for Power Hour:

Chamber Members (advance): $5

Future Members: $10

Click HERE to register.

Thursday, July 31 Weird Woodstock - Walking Tour.

The Downtown Woodstock Walking Tour Series offers guided walking tours that explore various aspects of the area. On the last Thursday of the month, April through October, guided tours will be offered with each month’s tour covering a unique topic. Tour-goers might find themselves learning about the history of the area, being amazed by beautiful public art, fascinated by weird & unusual downtown facts, or exploring the planning that has gone into making Downtown Woodstock one of the top downtowns in Georgia.

The Weird Woodstock walking tour will explore unique & interesting aspects of Downtown Woodstock. Weird Woodstock will highlight little known stories, funny facts, and unusual historical episodes, all related to the downtown area.

For more information such as times, cost, location, click HERE.

Local Farmer's Markets Schedules

Waleska Farmer's Market May 2 - Sept. 26 Thursdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Acworth Farmer's Market Apr 4 - Oct. 31 Fridays, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Woodstock Farmer's Fresh Market Apr. 26 - Dec. 27 Saturdays, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Canton Farmer's Market June 1 - Aug. 31 Saturdays, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Welcome to our newest members of the Innovation Spot team!

Charles Wade Sexton

Daily Shepherd LLC

Kody Baron

Monster Exteriors

Rabia Sheikh

Halo Palms LLC

Joshua Buchanan

Quickflip Construction

Chris Rappa

Evan Conley

Ancora Software

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