Lina Kuo brought Noodle to College Park 13 years ago. While business has always been growing, the last three years have been most dramatic. Lina acknowledges the city's leaders' contribution to her longstanding success.

Sovereign Rehab is expanding its foot print across the south side of Atlanta and stakes a claim to Hapeville. Kelly Conley, managing director, plans to grow the Hapeville office by connecting with myriad complementary businesses in the region.

Hapeville Charter Career Academy, located in College Park, blends traditional in-class learning with work and apprentice experiences. The graduation, employment and college acceptance rates demonstrate of the talent and promise of the region's youth.

Dr. Patrice Thompson and Mr. Bryson Thompson expanded their chiropractic office to the Camp Creek Market place. Touch of Life Family Chiropractic, born out a desire to bring healing and education to community, serves families from babies to seniors.

Javonya Clemons has been a pediatric speech and language therapist for ten years. Four years ago, she began her practice in the Wagon Works Office complex of East Point and hasn’t looked back since. The Montessori attracted her the East Point. Various other community amenities keep her here as her business thrives. Insider's Insights is specifically for business owners and investors seeking opportunities in the Tri-Cities region surrounding Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This podcast is the qualitative story of business owners, civic leaders, educators and property owners.

Jamie Meyer comes full circle. Once a native of Hapeville, she is back after graduate school to begin a counseling practice. She describes community partnerships and an overall spirit of inclusion that make the area ideal for living and working.

Alana Fuselier has always done things differently. Her vision for Wayward Parlor is for community focused and welcoming hair salon that caters to those who dare to be different. She is launching late fall of 2017 on Church Street in East Point.

The Academy Theatre relocated from Avondale Estates to partner with the Hapeville Performing Arts Center. Together, they bring theater night life to Hapeville. Marketing director, Fracena Byrd, shares their programming and upcoming events and explains the theater's synergy with Atlanta's film and TV industry.

Ben Maner planted his business in East Point14 years ago when very few else would. He revitalized his once dilapidated building and now has three small business within it. A pioneer and unsung hero of East point, he shares his perspective on growth.

Dr. Henry built a Spanish Colonial office building in Hapeville for his dental practice. With the perspective of business leader and roots in the region, he credits good community leadership for Tri-Cities renaissance.