Fresh Start Mornings

A community built on honest conversations and collective creativity.

Brainstorm solutions, share experiences, and support each other.

Fresh Start Mornings is a monthly gathering where entrepreneurs build better businesses, together.

We combine casual networking, practical learning, and collaborative problem-solving to tackle real business challenges together. Each session features either an educational program or a founder story & challenge discussion where the group offers ideas, feedback, and encouragement.

You don’t need to be an expert – just curious. We’re building a space where local businesses grow stronger together through honest conversations, shared experiences, and collective creativity. Your presence helps strengthen our community where founders help founders.

2026 Fresh Start Mornings Meeting Schedule

9:00am – Networking
9:15am – Program Begins

1st Wednesday of the month @ The Circuit
One Innovation Way, Woodstock GA 30188

APR 1

StationAid and Café Floralia | Founder Story + Challenge Discussion

MAY 6

Fueling the Vision: Finding Capital for Your Business with Ian Gloer at Homegrown | Educational Program

JUN 3

Literacy Futures CO-LAB and Daffodilly Farms | Founder Story + Challenge Discussion

JUL 1

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Closing Out 2025 With Growth, Community, and Collective Problem-Solving at Fresh Start Mornings

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Closing Out 2025 With Growth, Community, and Collective Problem-Solving at Fresh Start Mornings

FAQs

When & where is Fresh Start Mornings?

Fresh Start Mornings meets on the first Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted, at The Circuit Woodstock. Networking starts at 9 a.m. and the program begins at 9:15 a.m.

What formats do presentations come in?

Each session features either an educational program or a founder story & challenge discussion where the group offers ideas, feedback, and encouragement.

How can I share my story & challenges at FSM?

We’re looking for:

Cherokee County business owners
Entrepreneurs, Founders, Co-Founders
Startups less than 5 Years
Innovative Business Concepts
Business owners seeking solutions

Fit the bill? Apply here!

Are you an expert with an educational topic that supports founders?

We’d love to have you share your knowledge at Fresh Start Mornings. Reach out to our Program Manager Lee Freeman Smith at lsmith@cherokeega.org.

Share Your Story

Tell your story. Share your challenges. Get new perspectives.

We invite founders to share their story and current business challenges with the community. Through open conversation and collaborative brainstorming, you’ll gain new perspectives, practical ideas, and encouragement from peers who understand the journey.

Community Partners

Meet the Organizers

Heath Tippens

Lee Freeman-Smith

Valinda Hardy

Sylvia Breitbart

Erin Honea