Innovative News For October 2025

Oct 1

5 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, October 3 - 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!

Tuesday, October 21 -National Apple Day. We will have a special apple treat for our members and guest to celebrate!

Be sure to join us...we want you to know we appreciate being able to serve you!

Woodstock October Fall Activities

Oct. 17 Harvest Festival

Mountain Rd. Elementary615 Mountain Road

6-8 pm

Oct. 18 Trunk or Treat & Chili Cook Off

S. Cher. Baseball6625 Old Hwy 5

5 pm

Oct. 25 Trunk or Treat

Real Life Christian7700 Hwy 92

4-6 pm

Oct. 23 Free Fall Family Festival

Cherokee Christian Schools3075 Trickum Rd.

5:30-7:30 pm

Oct. 31 Trail of Tricks & Treats

PAVED & LIGHTED Rubes Creek Trail232 Arnold Mill Rd.

4-8 pm

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!

Benefits of a Hybrid Work Strategy

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Member Spotlight: Brian Aicher [Firm Foundation Treatment Center]

Brian Aicher is the founder and clinical director of Firm Foundation Treatment Center, a Christ-centered outpatient facility based in Woodstock, Georgia.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Brian is deeply committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. Firm Foundation offers multiple levels of care—including PHP, IOP, and OP—while emphasizing community, accountability, and long-term recovery.

Under Brian’s leadership, the center has become known for its focus on both clinical excellence and spiritual growth, blending professional treatment with a supportive environment rooted in faith.

In addition to overseeing operations, Brian also guides staff in fostering a culture of vulnerability, connection, and growth for clients and their families. His mission is to help individuals not only achieve sobriety but also rebuild their lives on a strong foundation of purpose, healing, and hope. To contact Brian, you can email or call him at 770-778-6236.

brian@firmfoundationtreatment.com

www.firmfoundationtreatment.com

Thursday, October 9 INWDSTK mINgle. Come mINgle with IN WDSTK @ Fifth Third Bank - Towne Lake BC!

Located at 2925 Eagle Drive, Woodstock, GA 30189, Fifth Third Bank looks forward to serving you! From using valuable tools like Online and Mobile Banking to taking advantage of their suite of banking products, they will help you find a solution that fits your unique financial needs.

So come mINgle with us for some great conversations, food and beverages, and discover what makes Fifth Third Bank so special!

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.

Event registration is required.

Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Location: Fifth Third Bank at 2925 Eagle Drive, Woodstock

ClickHERE to register!

Friday, October 10 Cherokee Chamber Leadership Symposium.

This one-day conference will feature speakers who will share thought provoking information to be used both on the job and in life!

Friday, October 10th

8:30 AM–3:30 PM

Location:

Falany Performing Arts Center

199 Fine Arts Drive

Waleska, GA 30183

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

Thursday, October 30 Creative 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.

This walking tour will explore the history of Woodstock, Georgia. Participants will learn the important role the railroad and cotton farming played in the founding of Woodstock, the unique history of many buildings in the area, families that had a major influence on Woodstock, and many other interesting historical facts you might be surprised to learn about Woodstock.

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

Thursday, October 30 Women in Business One Day Conference.

Women are invited to this one-day conference, held in celebration of National Business Women's Week!

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Registration & Networking: 8:30 AM

Program: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Location:

Timbers on Etowah

225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 202, Canton, GA 30114

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

Local Farmer's Markets Schedules

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

Welcome to our newest members of the Innovation Spot team!

Michael Sanders

Elite Bath Solutions

Claudia Yabiku

Gable Homes

Nick Gallina

Dark Owl Creative

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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.

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