Nancy Fernandez opened Quadrant Fitness in Hapeville. She combines the CrossFit brand with her four-quadrant philosophy: meals, movement, mind and muscles. Beyond business and lifestyle, she envisions Quadrant Fitness as vehicle to coalesce community in Hapeville.

Incubated in the Tri-Cities, S&S Firepits is a national brand in the fire pits industry. Co-founder Andy stiver tells his story of living and working throughout the Tri-Cities and the development of S&S Firepits in Hapeville.

Zakee is the founder of Braids of Natural Art, a braiding club for girls ages 1-12. It provides a space where young girls get their hair braided while engaging in sensory play or while eating a gourmet breakfast. On weekends, Mothers and daughters travel far and wide to arrive in East point at 5am for this service and experience.

Airbone Gymnastics is well established at a few recreation centers in the Tri-Cities. She has her sights set on a large facility in the Camp Creek Market Place. Her students are ages 3 and above who's parents are mostly local residents seeking after school outlets. She wants to see more amenities for children in the area.

The National Black and Latino Council plants its roots in East Point. Functioning like a chamber of commerce, it offers programming that furthers the discourse and communication in the Black and Latino business communities. The Council's Executive Director, Lance Robertson, shares his enthusiasm for the assets of the community and the council's focus and "eco-synergy", making the Tri Cities clean and green.

Sheri Ricks and her partners own Rosie's Coffee Cafe as well as the neighboring towing facility. The swankiest cafe of East Point, Rosie's is a go-to for brunch after Church, your next business meeting or a Friday night out. As Sheri's and team open their second location adjacent to the new Mercedes Benz stadium, Sheri shares her insights on business in the Tri-Cities and the South Side of Atlanta.

Since 1992, Marvin Bussey has operated Teens At Work, a non-profit after school program. Its flagship location is an East Point Landmark - playground and Victorian home visible from main street. Mr. Bussey's insights on youth provide a lens to the growth and needs of the community.

Jessica Mitchell's role within College Park city government is to ensure the vitality of the business community on Main Street. She shares new and emerging developments along the corridor and her vision for select vacant buildings.

The Adeleye's own and operate Kupcakerie. Their location, across from the East Point Marta, has become a community gathering and networking spot for moms, corporate locals as well as emerging entrepreneurs.

The Montessori model of early childhood education is a saught-after commodity in East Point. Engaging parents in the school community, school Director Emily Winston-Cartwright provides insights into the expressed educational needs of parents and their desire for strong community connections.