Innovative News For November 2025

Nov 6

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, November 7 - 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.

ClickHEREto sign up for Sure Connexions!

Wednesday, November 19 -Member Lunch. We appreciate our members!

Please plan to come by the coffee bar in the Main Building for a complimentary Member lunch between 12-1 pm

We are thankful for you!

Thursday, November 27 -Thanksgiving Day.

Thanksgiving Week Business Office hours:

Wed. 11/26

9 am - Noon

Thurs + Friday

Closed

Members still have access to their space, as always.

In this season of thanksgiving, we are grateful for a harvest of friends and coworkers that offer warm smiles and sense of community.

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!

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Member Spotlight: Nick Gallina [Dark Owl Creative]

Based in Holly Springs, GA, Nick Gallina is the Founder and Head Coach of FrameOne Academy, where he helps business owners and real estate agents create quality video content using only their smartphones. His live workshops and online courses simplify the video process, giving professionals the tools and confidence to show up on camera and grow their business through authentic storytelling.

Nick also owns Dark Owl Creative, a Georgia-based video production company specializing in story-driven content for small businesses, as well as RISE Highlight Reels, which focuses on highlight reels for young athletes pursuing recruitment opportunities. Across all of his brands, Nick’s mission is to empower others to tell their stories with clarity, confidence, and creativity.

Email: Info@DarkOwlCreative.com

Phone: 407-587-9131

Web: DarkOwlCreative.com & FrameOneAcademy.com

Thursday, November 6 Good Morning Cherokee Breakfast.

Location:

Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center

located in the

Cherokee County Administration Building

1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton

Cost:

Chamber Member Pay in Advance Registration: $20

Chamber Member Registration: $25

Future Member Registration: $35

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 advanced registration deadline, you may register at the standard registration 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!

ClickHERE to register!

Tuesday, November 11 Veteran's Day Celebration.

6 pm

The Park at City Center

The event will bring residents together to honor veterans past, present, and future for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve. Attendees will enjoy coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies as part of the celebration. The program will include remarks from local veterans’ organizations and city officials, as well as a tribute to those who have fought and died in defense of liberty and freedom.

For more information, click HERE.

Wednesday, November 12 IN WDSTK LunchIN'.

Lunch is Served!

2025 has been a year of change for small businesses. With a new administration, tariffs, inflation, interest rates, and changing customer trends, businesses have had to re-evaluate and pivot to ensure success. We hope you can join us for our final LunchIN' session of 2025.

With the end of the year quickly approaching, our focus in this meeting will be on both reflections on the business trends we experienced in 2025 and a look forward to your predictions and plans for 2026. Through a roundtable format, you and other business leaders will share and discuss their insights and experiences on how local businesses have had to change, re-focus, and adapt in 2025, and what challenges and opportunities are anticipated in 2026.

Jim Garip of Design & Remodel Brothers will lead our discussion.

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

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 due to limited seating.

To register, click HERE.

Saturday, November 15 Annual Christmas Tree Lighting.

November 15th: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

🎄 Join us for an evening of festive fun at the Grand Tree Lighting! 🎄

Kick off the holiday season with a night of pure magic and unforgettable moments, including:

🎅 Santa Claus & friends from the North Pole

🎶 Carolers

🍪 Cookie Decorating

📚 Pop-Up Library from Sequoyah Regional Library System

🎨 FREE Face Painters

🎁 Giveaways

.....AND a 100% chance of SNOW! ❄️

Bring your family, friends, and holiday cheer for a night to remember.

Click HERE to see more!

Tuesday, November 18 Business After Hours.

4:30 - 6:00 pm

1120 Wellstar Way, Holly Springs

Cost for 2025 Business After Hours:

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

Chamber Members (advance): $7

Chamber Members (on-site): $12

Future Members: $12

Advance registration is due by 5 PM on Friday, 11/14 to receive a printed name tag and advance pricing. Register HERE.

Tuesday, November 18 emPOWer.

Come be emPOWer'd with IN WDSTK @ Dentistry of Olde Towne

EmPOWer is a Young Professionals IN WDSTK event designed to create relationships,

spark personal development, and have a great time!

What to expect:

6:00-6:30p - Let's network!

6:30-7:30p - Topic Discussion

7:30-8:00p - More networking!

We invite anyone who would like to connect with the community inside Woodstock.

Bring your friends and come ready for a fun and collaborating event!

Event registration is required to attend. Click HERE to attend.

Wednesday, November 19 Power Hour.

Join the Cherokee County 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!

You don’t want to miss this event as we are turning up the power on Power Hour with PowerPoints! You still have two opportunities to collect PowerPoints by attending in November and December.

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 2026!

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

Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday, November 19th

10 -- 11 AM

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

Advance registration by 12 PM on 11/18 is appreciated but not required.

Contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400 or Engage@CherokeeChamber.com for more information.

Welcome to our newest members of the Innovation Spot team!

Jason Aldridge

Jason Aldridge Agency

Maria Perez

Gable Homes

Nick White

Rhino, USA

We L♥VE Reviews!

We appreciate you and your partnership with The Innovation Spot! Leaving positive reviews on Google really helps small businesses more than you know. Every review helps, and we thank you in advance.

Click Here to Leave Us a Review!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours

from

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