Partnership Habersham

05/15/2026

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Email from Partnership Habersham 19 Students Gained 65 Certifications Through Habersham Works Changing lives by providing workforce-ready training is the reason Habersham Works was created. On Thursda

05/14/2026

We are less than a week away from our upcoming Investor's meeting. Join us on Wednesday, May 20th, to hear from the University of Georgia's Small Business Development Center's Business Consultant Stephanie Sokenis. She will share about all the resources available to current, future, expanding, launching (and everything in between) businesses. You don't want to miss this!

05/12/2026

Haven’t made it to a community town hall about ESPLOST yet? Still have questions about the projects ESPLOST covers? There’s still one more town hall to go!

Join us this Thursday at the Alto Municipal Complex to learn about ESPLOST… and remember VOTE YES to continue ESPLOST on May 19th!

05/08/2026

In honor of Economic Development Week and Small Business Week both taking place this week, we partnered with the to provide a special lunch and learn for some of our commercial bankers and lenders in Habersham County. The UGA Small Business Development Center shared how their services can help companies, from entrepreneurial start ups to existing industry expansions, prepare to secure their financing needed to make their business goals a reality.

Local banks are your ally in starting and growing your business; by keeping a pulse on what’s happening in your community, they serve as your local, trusted financial resource. Thank you to our bankers who were able to join us yesterday and for all you do in helping businesses start and grow right here in Habersham County!

05/06/2026

A great community doesn’t just grow businesses—it creates places people want to live, work, and visit.
We’re proud to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Donald Anderson Park right here in Cornelia, Georgia! 🌿✂️
Parks like this are more than green space—they’re powerful economic drivers. They boost property values, attract new residents and talent, support local businesses, and enhance quality of life—all key ingredients for sustainable economic development.
Here’s to investing in places that bring people together and move our community forward.

05/06/2026

We are excited the Gainesville Inland Port is now OPEN!

On Ga. 365 heading toward Gainesville, seven blue cranes tower over the trees at mile marker 30. This is the Northeast Georgia region’s newest infrastructural giant and economic powerhouse: the Gainesville Inland Port.

Previously known as the Blue Ridge Connector, the Gainesville Inland Port (GIP) is now open for business as of May 4, the culmination of over six years of work from the Georgia Ports Authority to bring inland shipping and rail capabilities to the region.

Read more in your copy of the Midweek edition. Subscribers can read more online: https://www.thenortheastgeorgian.com/local-news-newsletter-1/inland-port-opens-business

05/05/2026

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We want to highlight Northeast Georgia Health System and their impact in Habersham County.

Having a hospital in our community not only improves the health and well-being, but creates jobs and opportunities for healthcare companies to expand their footprint within the county and region.

05/04/2026

Partnership Habersham is proud to recognize Economic Development Week 2026, officially proclaimed by the Habersham County Board of Commissioners during their April 20th meeting.

Economic development plays a critical role in shaping the future of Habersham County—supporting job creation, strengthening our existing industries, and expanding the tax base in a way that helps ease the burden on residents.

We’re proud to work alongside our public and private partners to build a stronger, more resilient local economy.

04/30/2026

Mark your calendars!!!

Our May investor’s meeting will take place Wednesday, May 20th, at the Cornelia Community House. Join us as we hear from Stephanie Sokenis, MBA, CFEI with the UGA Small Business Development Center!

You don’t want to miss out learning about all the resources the UGA SBDC has to offer!

04/29/2026

This we are giving an update on our Habersham Works program! Some of our students in the Habersham Works program had the opportunity to tour Morito Scovill Americas and Foundation Core and Tube, LLC on Monday. Our students got to see what a career in Habersham County looks like, and how the skills they have been learning throughout the program are utilized in the workforce.

Our students also learned about the characteristics that help you stand out in an interview and on the job. From dressing appropriately and ask questions during an interview, to being willing to think outside the box to solve problems and be a team player, they gained valuable insight into what can help them stand out as they prepare to enter the workforce. They also learned about what helps them grow within a company, showing how there is always an opportunity to set goals and further your career in any company.

Thank you Morito Scovill Americas and Foundation Core and Tube, LLC for hosting us on Monday. And thank you to the staff of North Georgia Technical College and Habersham Success Academy who have made this program successful. We are so excited to graduate these students from the Habersham Works program.

04/29/2026

Join us TOMORROW at the Habersham Chamber of Commerce offices for our third ESPLOST town hall. Town halls are open to all residents, so we hope to see you there!