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Golfing to Support Higher Education

October 3, 2019

Going to college is expensive, but we’re thrilled to support ways to make higher education a little more affordable. On Thursday, October 10, Handy…

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So You’ve Been Watching (and Cringing at) HBO’s “Succession?”

October 2, 2019

Written By Jennifer V. Boyer and Richard J. Crow

Let’s discuss some less-dramatic exit options for business owners (when they want to step away). You may not run a global media conglomerate, but…

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Annual Banquet Serves Up Awareness for Workers with Disabilities

October 1, 2019

Every year, the Eastern Carolina Vocational Center (ECVC) holds its Annual Banquet to increase awareness for people with disabilities in the workforce. We’re proud to…

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Ward and Smith Sponsors 2019 Justice Forum

September 30, 2019

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce our support of the 2019 Justice Forum. Now in its ninth year, the annual event spotlights the…

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A Conversation on Diversity and Inclusion with D&I Advisory Group Co-Chairs Amy Wang & Melissa Forshey Schwind

September 27, 2019

Written By Melissa Forshey Schwind and Amy P. Wang

Let’s start at the beginning. So what’s the difference in diversity and inclusion? Diversity, to us, recognizes and values the differences in people. Often,…

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Hayley Wells and Jeremy Wilson to Speak at Premises Liability CLE

September 26, 2019

Attorneys Hayley Wells and Jeremy Wilson are teaming up to give a presentation at “An Overview of NC Premises Liability Law” CLE. As the name…

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Best Practices When Liquidating Real Estate-Secured SBA Loans

September 25, 2019

Written By Lance P. Martin

For several years, the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) has experienced continuous growth with its flagship 7(a) and 504 business loan programs. For…