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James Todd to Speak on Opportunity Zones at BASE Meeting

Opportunity zones are creating a tremendous buzz throughout the real estate industry. Now, developers and investors are clamoring to learn more about how opportunity zones work, who is eligible to participate, and the ben…

Bill Durr, Zac Lamb, and Devon Williams to Speak at the 2019 "Business of Farming Conference"

Farming is a lifestyle, but it's also a business. And this Saturday, February 23 farmers can learn to grow their business at the 2019 Business of Farming Conference in Asheville. It's hosted by the Appalachian Sustai…

Brownfields Redevelopment Receives Boost Under the BUILD Act

Written By Amy P. Wang

Redevelopment of environmentally-damaged property has seen steady growth in North Carolina and nationwide.  The attraction to dense, urban communities offering work/live/play opportunities and away from suburban livi…

Laura Hudson joins LMASE Board of Directors

The Legal Marketing Association's Southeastern Region (LMASE) has elected Laura Hudson, Ward and Smith's Director of Marketing and Business Development, to its 2019 Board of Directors. She will serve as the Director of Ou…

BASE Names Sam Franck as Board Chairman

The Business Alliance for a Sound Economy (BASE) has elected real estate attorney Sam Franck as the organization's new Board Chair for 2019. He previously served as Vice Chairman. Founded in 2003, the BASE advocates for s…

NC CBD Companies Take Notice: NC Dept. of Agriculture Issues CBD Advisory

Written By Tyler J. Russell and Allen N. Trask, III

The Agriculture Act of 2018 legalized hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol, or "CBD," on the Federal level by removing both substances from the definition of "marijuana" under the Controlled Substances Act of 1972. But, that…