Innovative News For June 2025

Jun 2

7 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, June 4 - 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, June 6 - National Donut Day. We will have fresh donuts and coffee in the main building Coffee/Tea bar all day - stop by and enjoy a treat!

Sunday, June 15 - Father's Day. Happy Father's Day to all our dads, and if you still have yours, take a moment to give him a high five this weekend!

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: Jay Blanco [Fillo Paint & Exteriors]

Fillo Painting & Exteriors provides the best interior and exterior painting and renovation services for residential and commercial clients. At Fillo Painting, we make sure to go above and beyond when it comes to our exterior painting contractor services for a job that looks beautiful and lasts.

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June 4 Fresh Start Mornings. Fresh Start Mornings is gearing up for summer! They will kick off with North Georgia Myofascial Release and COOL HAND FRANK who will both present at our June 4 event. They'll be presenting on their businesses and looking to brainstorm crowd-sourced solutions to their challenges!

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, June 11 LunchIN' by INWDSTK. Lunch is Served!

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.

Come hear Digital Marketing Strategist Ashley Velez and former IT Developer now Co-Owner of Eden Smoothies, Chris Beck as they share their expertise and insights into what technology they've seen successfully working in businesses to solve common pain points - such as operational efficiency, visibility, customer reach and satisfaction, marketing, data-driven decisions and much more.

Registration for this event is required / Limited Seating

Location: Woodstock Office of Economic Development - Board Room

Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

You must register to attend. For more information and to register, click HERE!

Wednesday, June 11 The Job Search Game Plan. T.A.P. Leadership and Development Group and Restoration Talent Solutions have partnered together to host The Job Search Game Plan!

We have so many requests from overwhelmed professionals for support in navigating the job market. So we built this workshop with the experienced professional in mind.

It would be impossible to find experts who are accessible for personal, in-person job search coaching for less than $60/hr so we are thrilled to have this opportunity for professionals who want to make real progress in their job search.

Restoration Talent Solutions will be doing a deep dive on all things LinkedIn and give us her insights on shifting through what can feel like a tsunami.

This workshop is hands-on and includes:

- LinkedIn Profile audit

- The Personal Branding Playbook (a step-by-step guide to organize the various aspects of how someone represents themselves at work, online and in the community)

- The Networking Playbook (a step-by-step guide that clarifies what real networking is and what it's not. It also provides specific guidance for the busy professional to develop a practical and personal strategy to build and nurture a genuine network (minus the "ick")

And for those that need them, we have Mock Interview Coaching Opportunities and referrals to our slate of resume writers.

We're so excited and know this one day will be a gamechanger for someone who needs to shift from feeling paralyzed to feeling productive and hopeful!

Click HERE to learn more and get registered.

Thursday, June 12 mINgle by INWDSTK. Come mINgle with IN WDSTK @ 4Ever Young Anti-Aging & Wellness Center!

4Ever Young Woodstock is dedicated to helping you defy the effects of time and live your best life. Their state-of-the-art preventative health facility uses advanced diagnostic methods and the latest anti-aging science to create a personalized plan for each individual.

Come mINgle for some great conversations, food and beverages, and discover what makes 4Ever Young Woodstock so special!

mINgle is an after-hours networking event that brings together members of our WDSTK Community and other professionals from the Woodstock area. Anyone who would like to connect with the community inside Woodstock is invited.

Event registration is required.

Location: 4Ever Young Anti-Aging & Wellness Center

Downtown Woodstock at 8330 Main Street, Building 13, Suite 100

Time: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

For more information and to register, click HERE!

June 16-20 History Cherokee Summer Camp. Looking for a fun and engaging way to keep your kids learning this summer? Join History Cherokee for Myths, Mysteries, and Marvels Summer Camp!

Campers will explore history through STEAM-based activities that connect to the fascinating exhibits at the Cherokee County History Center. Each day has a unique theme tied to our fascinating past.

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ages 8 - 12

$120 for Full Camp Week, $30 per Camp Day

Click HERE to register!

Tuesday, June 17 Business After Hours. Join the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce for a great networking opportunity!

4:30 - 6:00 pm at

L.B. "Buzz" Ahrens, Jr. Recreation Center

7345 Cumming Highway, Canton, 30115

Cost for 2025 Business After Hours:

Chamber Members (advance): $7

Chamber Members (on-site): $12

Future Members: $12

Advance registration is due by 5 PM on Friday, 6/13

to receive a printed name tag and advance pricing.

Click HERE to register.

Thursday, June 19 Dragons & Magic Family Night.

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.

This will be a night of enchanting fun in Downtown Woodstock! Magical fun-filled activities will make this a fantastical experience at Family Fun Night. The featured movie will be “How To Train Your Dragon” on the Woodstock Arts Event Green.

All families enjoy free admission

More details HERE

Thursday, June 26 Names of Woodstock Past - 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 Names Of Woodstock Past walking tour will explore the historical origins of the names of various roads, parks and downtown landmarks. Learn more about the interesting history of Woodstock by learning The Names of Woodstock Past.

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!

Lambros Ballas

Ramon Gonzalez

Quickflip Construction

Elaine Reynolds

Duchess Digital Arts

Diana Munoz

Diana Munoz with 1st Class Real Estate

Marcus Wallace

Ancora Software

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