1 MC Clayton

09/01/2026

☕ THIS WEEK AT 1 MILLION CUPS CLAYTON: Meet Dana Davidoff!

What does it take to turn a great eye, a love for beautiful things, and years of retail experience into a business that feels completely its own?

This Wednesday, we’re welcoming Dana Davidoff, serial retailer and the owner and curator behind and IP the Edit.

Dana has built an independent lifestyle shop around the things she loves most—great yarn, paper, handmade goods, thoughtful gifts, and those unexpected everyday objects that make life just a little more interesting.

But Dana’s connection to 1 Million Cups Clayton goes beyond being this week’s presenter. When our local 1MC community was still in its infancy and looking for a place to grow, Dana was one of the people willing to open her doors and offer her space. 🧡

Now we get to turn the tables and hear her entrepreneurial story!

☕ Come for the coffee.
💡 Stay for the ideas.
🤝 Leave with a new connection—or five.

📅 Wednesday ⏰ 9:00–10:00 a.m. 📍 Bridge Creek Inn | Clayton, GA ☕ Coffee included

1 Million Cups is FREE and open to everyone. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, creative, community leader—or simply someone who loves hearing how people turn ideas into something real—you belong in the room.

Tag someone who should join you this Wednesday! 👇

08/24/2026

☕ BIG IDEAS ARE BREWING AT 1 MILLION CUPS!

This week, the person usually holding the microphone is stepping into the spotlight! 🎤

Joshua Parker is a familiar face at 1 Million Cups Clayton, a dedicated organizer, extraordinary emcee, Army veteran, and financial professional who helps people build strategies for investing, retirement, and long-term wealth.

But this Wednesday, Josh is bringing us something different! Fresh from the 1 Million Cups Organizer Summit, he’ll share exciting ideas from entrepreneurial communities across the country and how we can use them to take 1MC Clayton to the next level.

Come help us imagine what’s possible for entrepreneurs in Clayton and throughout Rabun County!

📅 Wednesday
⏰ 9:00–10:00 a.m.
📍 Bridge Creek Inn, Clayton
☕ Free coffee, meaningful connections, and everyone is welcome!

Come for the coffee. Stay for the community. Leave inspired.

08/17/2026

☕ This Wednesday at 1 Million Cups, meet Valerie Hymel, owner and administrator of Calm Seas Home Care, LLC!

With more than 38 years of nursing experience, including military medicine, missionary service, and years of in-home care, Valerie understands how important it is for families to have someone steady and compassionate beside them during life’s storms.

Inspired by her love of sailing and guided by her Christian faith, Valerie founded Calm Seas Home Care to help seniors and others remain safely and comfortably at home while receiving the dignity and personal attention they deserve.

Come hear Valerie’s story, learn more about the growing need for quality in-home care, and support another wonderful Northeast Georgia entrepreneur!

📅 Wednesday
⏰ 9:00 a.m.
📍 Bridge Creek Inn
60 South Main Street, Clayton, Georgia

Bring your questions and your community spirit! 1 Million Cups is open to everyone throughout Northeast Georgia. We would love to see you there! ☕🌊

08/12/2026

Missing calls. Ignoring emails. Pouring coffee. ☕️😉 Because Wednesday mornings are for building community, sharing ideas, and learning from one another!

Come see what’s brewing at 1 Million Cups, you’ll want to be part of it! 💡🤝✨

📅 Every Wednesday at 9 a.m.
📍 Bridge Creek Inn | 60 South Main Street, Clayton, GA

Everyone is welcome and we’d love to see entrepreneurs and community members from all across Northeast Georgia! ☕️💛

08/11/2026

What does it take to walk away from a successful legal career and follow a calling most people can’t yet see? ☕🧠

This week at 1 Million Cups, meet Jim Traitz, a former civil trial lawyer who traded the courtroom for an unconventional journey into philosophy, theology, martial arts, quantum physics, and the study of human potential.

Jim is also the creator of the YouTube channel DontStopYourMind, which has attracted nearly 2,000 subscribers and more than half a million views. He’ll share what inspired his remarkable pivot, what he has built along the way, and how challenging our beliefs can open new possibilities for personal and professional growth.

Whether you’re considering a change, building a business, or simply ready for a fresh perspective, come prepared to have your mind stretched!

📅 Wednesday
⏰ 9:00–10:00 a.m.
📍 Bridge Creek Inn
☕ Free and open to everyone!

08/04/2026

☕ Big dreams start with one conversation.

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a small business owner, just getting started, a student, or simply dreaming about owning a business one day, there's a seat for you at One Million Cups Clayton.

Join us every Wednesday this August as an incredible lineup of local speakers shares their journeys, lessons learned, and the stories behind their success. Come be inspired, ask questions, make connections, and become part of a community that believes in lifting each other up.

💚 No pressure. No sales pitches. No membership required. Just great coffee, genuine conversations, and a welcoming community that wants to see you succeed.

📍 Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m.
📍 Bridge Creek Inn | Clayton, GA

✨ Coffee is on us. The connections are priceless.

08/04/2026

☕✨ Every entrepreneur has a story... and this week, you won't want to miss Ray Pagano's.

After several failed partnerships, Ray decided to bet on himself. What started in the basement of his home grew into a global manufacturing company with facilities in Atlanta and China, worldwide distribution, and a legacy recognized in the bestselling book Finish Big.

Join us as Ray shares the lessons he learned over 32 years of building, growing, and successfully selling his company. Whether you're just starting out, growing your business, or simply love hearing inspiring entrepreneurial journeys, there's something to take away from this conversation.

📅 Wednesday
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Bridge Creek Inn, Clayton, GA

Coffee, community, and conversations that inspire. We'd love to see you there!

☕ 1 Million Cups is always free and open to everyone. Bring a friend, grab a cup of coffee, and come connect with fellow entrepreneurs, business owners, and community members. You never know where one conversation might lead. See you Wednesday! 💛

07/29/2026

07/28/2026

✨ This week's 1 Million Cups Clayton is brewing up something good... ☕

Join us Wednesday, July 29 as we welcome Brenda Patterson, the founder and visionary behind The White Birch Inn, White Birch Provisions, and The Watchmaker's Workspace, three businesses that have helped set the standard for downtown Clayton and inspired so much of the community we love today.

Brenda will share her entrepreneurial journey, from transforming a century-old building into one of Clayton's most beloved destinations to building multiple successful businesses rooted in hospitality, creativity, and a deep belief in our small town. Recently recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year, she'll offer honest insights on taking risks, building community, and believing in the place you call home.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, dreamer, business owner, or just curious, you'll leave inspired... and probably with a few pages of notes. 😉☕

Everyone is welcome, and yes... the coffee is free!

📍 Bridge Creek Inn
🗓️ Wednesday, July 29
⏰ Meet & greet at 8:30 a.m. | Program begins at 9:00 a.m.

Tag someone who needs a little midweek inspiration, and we'll see you there! 🧡

07/17/2026

🚨 You do NOT want to miss next week's 1 Million Cups here in Northeast Georgia!

What do you do when life tells you "no" over and over again?

Our next speaker, internationally acclaimed keynote speaker Rene Godefroy, knows the answer.

Born in a small village in Haiti, Rene arrived in the United States with just $5, two shirts, one pair of pants, and no English. Today, he shares the stage with global leaders and advises Fortune 500 companies, inspiring audiences around the world to turn obstacles into opportunities.

His message isn't just motivational, it's practical. Learn how to overcome rejection, embrace change, build resilience, and rewrite the story that's holding you back.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, leader, student, or simply looking for a little inspiration, this is a morning you won't want to miss.

📅 Wednesday, July 22
🕘 9:00–10:00 AM
📍 – Clayton, GA

☕ Always FREE. Coffee included. Everyone is welcome. No sales pitches, just great people, great ideas, and an inspiring speaker.

Bring a friend, grab a cup of coffee, and join us for a morning that just might change the way you see your next challenge.