Atlanta's Best Packaging does it all: from tires, cars and live animals to ensuring delicate and temperature sensitive goods are safely packaged. After more than a decade in the packaging industry, Rickey Robinson started Atlanta's Best Packaging five years ago and located it just minutes from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Now he serves clients like the Centers for Disease Control, the logistics giant, DHL, and various businesses that depend on his HAZMAT expertise and ability to solve problems fast!

SMC3 is a trade organization that has supported the motor carrier industry for 85 years, providing essential data, training and cutting edge technology. SMC3 made Peachtree City its headquarters several years ago and has just built a state of the art facility there reflecting its commitment to South Metro. Brian, Senior Manager for Enterprise Risk Management, discusses SMC3 history, how it evolved into a technology company and the skill set of its workforce.

The City of South Fulton has completed its comprehensive plan and is forging ahead with projects that will enhance the lifestyle and business opportunities for its citizens. Economic Development Director, Christopher Pike, shares what is happening right now and some exciting projects on the horizon.

The South Metro Development Outlook (SMDO) is the premier and the largest conference of its kind in South Metro Atlanta. SMDO is the brain child of Michael Hightower, Managing Partner at The Collaborative Firm. For 18 years, SMDO has convened politicians, economic development professionals, economists and industry leaders to share what's coming to South Metro.

Michelle Taylor Willis is well known for South Fulton Lifestyle Magazine. However, most don't know about her radio show, media company or the MTW brand she is building across the nation.

Tiffany Baskett opened The Fitness Collective ATL in her community, South Fulton. Her studio, located in the Sandtown Crossing Plaza coalesces fitness and wellness professionals who provide services -from Zumba and Buti Yoga to Reiki and Barre. She is educating and empowering her community while filling a gap in the market place.

Dr. Toppin is Dean of Industrial and Transportation Technologies at Atlanta Technical College. This division prepares its students for working in some of the most important and enduring sectors of the Georgia Economy. In this episode, Dr. Toppin focuses on just two of many areas of training - trucking and aviation.

Kayona Moreland, My Health Reassurance, has been a nurse for 12 years and nurse practitioner for the last 4 years. Teaming up with Precis Screeing in College Park, Ms. Moreland offers urgent care services, physicals and other related services to compliment drug and alcohol screening provided by Precis Sreening. Together they offer a full suite of preventative health services to College Park's citizens and regional employers.

Maceo Rogers has been the Director of Economic Development in East Point for 5 Years, promoting business development, tourism and beautification of the city. He shares progress from downtown sidewalk improvements to the Creekside Distribution Center.

Mallory Alexander International Logistics is a leading full-service logistics provider. While established in 1925 with headquarters in Tennessee, Mallory Alexander has maintained an office in Atlanta for over 40 years. Jason Piper, Atlanta branch manager, shares his appreciation for economic growth in the region and what it has mean for business.