March 27th marked a significant milestone for Braselton and the North Atlanta region with the official opening of LiftOne's North Atlanta Campus. This event, which also served as an Innovation Summit, underscored LiftOne's commitment to revolutionizing the materials handling industry through advanced forklift and autonomous material handling technologies.
The ceremony was attended by notable figures including Congressman Mike Collins, Barrow County Commissioner Tim Walker, Ben McDaniel with the Barrow-Braselton Joint Economic Development Authority, Winder City Council Member Power Evans, and Brandon Lounsbury from the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Their presence, along with representatives from WorkSource Northeast Georgia, the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, and several local businesses, highlighted the broad spectrum of support for LiftOne's new venture.
Of particular note is LiftOne's proactive engagement with the Barrow County School System, establishing connections with Work-based Learning Coordinators. This collaboration emphasizes LiftOne's dedication to integrating into the community and fostering future talent in the industry.
As LiftOne begins its operations in Barrow County, the event celebrated not just a new business opening but the forging of new partnerships and the promise of economic and educational growth. Welcome to Barrow County, LiftOne.