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Ward and Smith Sponsors ACC Spring Reception

April 23, 2018

The ACC Spring Reception returns to the North Carolina Museum of Art. And no, this has nothing to with basketball. The Association for Corporate…

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What Could Go Wrong? The Importance of Business Succession Planning

April 20, 2018

Written By Merrill G. Jones, II and Zachary F. Lamb

Most business owners expect that their company will continue to operate after they stop working. However, successfully transitioning control of a business rarely occurs…

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Ward and Smith Sponsors Inaugural “Connect: Beyond the Page” Festival

April 20, 2018

A one-of-a-kind event is happening this weekend in Asheville. The Connect: Beyond Page Festival and Conference is a three-day affair featuring music, storytelling, film, and…

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Ward and Smith Sponsors Arendell Parrott Academy Auction Ball

April 19, 2018

Put on your best cowboy boots this weekend. The Arendell Parrott Academy is hosting its annual Patriot Ball Auction, sponsored in part by Ward…

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Media Mention: Brittany Dail Talks About Volunteering with her Dog to Help Others

April 18, 2018

Greenville paralegal Brittany Dail’s passion for helping others goes far beyond those with two legs. Dail spoke to Reflector.com about working with her Great Dane…

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Troy Smith, Jr. to be Honored at 2018 Community Fabric Awards

April 17, 2018

He has been called a leader in his community, and now business attorney Troy Smith, Jr. is being recognized for his work to improve…

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Media Mention: Trip Coyne’s “Insightful Discussion” about Growing your Small Business

April 17, 2018

There are more than 29 million small businesses in the United States, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. In 2016, the one-year survival…