Innovative News For June 2026

Michelle Smith
Jun 1
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:

Friday, June 5 - Sure Connexions. Sure Connexions has moved to Fridays! 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.

Event is free but reserve your spot HERE

Friday, June 5 - International Donut Day. We'll have fresh donuts and coffee for everyone to enjoy.

Stop by the Coffee & Tea Bar in the main building for a joe and a snack!

Sunday, June 21 - Father's Day. We are grateful for those who have blessed our homes and lives with fatherly advice, wisdom, fun, and support.

Obligatory Dad Joke

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Member Spotlight: Mark Roberts [Apex Health & Wealth]

At Apex Health and Wealth, I help individuals and families navigate some of the most important and often confusing financial and retirement decisions they will ever make. I specialize in educating clients on complex topics such as Medicare, Social Security, wills and trusts, and retirement planning so they can make confident, informed decisions about their future.

I started Apex Health and Wealth because I saw how many people were overwhelmed by retirement decisions and didn’t know who to trust or where to start. There is a lot of information out there, and much of it is confusing or conflicting. My role is to simplify these decisions, educate my clients, and help them understand their options so they can make the best decisions for their specific situation.

Every client’s situation is different, which is why I take the time to understand their goals, concerns, family situation, and financial picture before recommending any strategies. Whether someone is preparing for retirement or already in retirement, my focus is on wealth planning and preservation — helping clients protect what they’ve worked hard for and create a plan that allows them to enjoy retirement on their own terms, not based on the ups and downs of the market.

My goal is to build long-term relationships based on trust, education, and always doing what is in my clients’ best interest. When my clients feel confident, informed, and at peace about their retirement plan, I know I’ve done my job well.

Contact Mark at

Cell: 470-989-9249

Email: mark@apexhealthandwealth.com

Saturdays April 18-December 19 Farm. Fresh. Market.

Find locally grown produce, jams & jellies, honey, locally raised meats, seafood from the Georgia coast, fresh baked bread and pastries, bath and beauty products, and much more.

Every Saturday 8:30 to noon

at Market Street and Reformation Brewery’s Backyard in Downtown Woodstock

Vendor's List and Vendor Info HERE

Thursday, June 4 Good Morning Cherokee Breakfast.

Location & Time:

Cherokee County Conference Center

1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton

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

Speaker:

Matthew Simmons, MD

Medical Director

Non-Operative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Cost:

If you do not have a standing reservation, pricing is as follows:

Chamber Member Advance Registration: $22

Chamber Member Registration: $30

Future Member Registration: $40

If you do not have a GMC standing reservation, you must register by 3 PM on the Tuesday prior to the event to receive a printed name tag and advance pricing. After the 3 PM advance registration deadline, you may register at the price below or pay at the event!

Chamber Member attendees may donate up to two door prizes per company.

Be sure to include your business card on the give away items!

Wednesday, June 10 Cherokee Chamber Power Hour.

Join us for an hour of fast paced networking with fellow business leaders as well as the Chamber Board Chair, Debra Williams, and Chamber President & CEO, Pam Carnes!

Before the hour ends, you will have the opportunity to share about your business or organization for all to hear! You don’t want to miss this event as we are turning up the power on Power Hour with PowerPoints!

Your name will be entered into a drawing for each Power Hour you attend this year.

One lucky winner will be chosen in December who will receive a PowerPass --

free attendance (non-transferable) to every Power Hour in 2027!

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

Location:

Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce

3605 Marietta Hwy

Canton, GA 30114

10:00 - 11:00 am

Cost: Chamber Member: $5; Future Members: $10

Advance registration by 12 PM on 6/9 is appreciated but not required; onsite registration is available.

Click HERE to register!

Wednesday, June 10 Lunch'IN by INWDSTK.

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

Networking begins at 11:15am with the program to start at 11:30am.

Location:

Woodstock Office of Economic Development - Board Room

1 Innovation Way

Woodstock, Georgia

Registration for this event is required due to limited seating.

Saturday, June 13 Woodstock Summer Concert Series: Carley Pearce.

Concerts are FREE to attend and no tickets are required. Bring your camping/tailgating chairs with you to the concert or set up chairs after 6 AM the day before the event.

On June 13, Grammy, ACM, CMA and CMT award-winning country star Carly Pearce takes the stage to share her authentic storytelling and powerhouse vocals. Ashley Brooks will open the show.

More info. HERE!

Tuesday, June 16 Business After Hours.

Location & Time:

Mill on Etowah

225 Reformation Parkway, Canton

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Cost for 2026 Business After Hours:

If you do not have a standing reservation, pricing is as follows:

Chamber Member Advance Registration: $10

Chamber Member Registration: $15

Future Member Registration: $25

If you do not have a BAH standing reservation, you must register by 3 PM on the Monday prior to the event to receive a printed name tag and advance pricing. After the 3 PM advance registration deadline, you may register at the price in the link below or pay at the event!

Thursday, June 18 Downtown Woodstock Family Fun Night.

Fun-Filled Summer Thursdays

The Family Fun Night series returns for its fourth season of themed night goodness throughout Summer 2026. 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.

Family Fun Night “Kickin’ It In WDSTK” joins the soccer craze sweeping the world for a certain big global tournament! This night of soccer fun in Woodstock will feature soccer themed activities throughout downtown, and culminating in “The Big Green” on the big screen on the Woodstock Arts Event Green.

5:00 - 9:00 pm

More information HERE

Thursday, June 25 City of Woodstock Walking Tours: Weird Woodstock.

Come explore unique & interesting aspects of the city with the Weird Woodstock Walking Tour. This tour will highlight little known stories, funny facts, and unusual historical episodes, each connected to the downtown area.

Participants will meet at the Woodstock Visitors Center and depart on their walking journey from there; comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Tours begin at 6pm and run every half hour until 7:30pm. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Tickets are $5 each

For tickets click HERE.

Friday, June 26 Morning INfluence by IN WDSTK.

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!

Location:

The Chambers at City Center

8534 Main Street

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Event registration is required.

Welcome to our newest members of the Innovation Spot team!

Mark Roberts

Apex Health & Wealth

Chase Scroggins

Outshine Painting

Tom McWethy

Cris Chiles

The Echelon Group

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