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“Giving You The Prettiest Smile”
SHARON LONG-STOKES DDS, PA.
Family Dentistry, With a Smile
Dr. Sharon Long-Stokes Family (336) 275-9922
Dentistry, located in Greensboro, (877) WEFLOSS
North Carolina, provides a full range
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THIS ISSUE

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CLIMB DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC

TRAINING & PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT STRATEGISTS

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Collaborating with Gateway University Gateway University Research Park
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and the Triad.

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Project Diversity Manager,
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Executive VP, Partner
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A Real American RevolutionWhere the Sit-In Movement Started

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RUDOLPH H. CLARK, JR.

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT

“Committed to becoming
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ON THE COVER

ON THE 11

COVER

Here they are! Entrepreneurs, business
owners, corporate and community
leaders throughout the Triad area as
featured on the front cover. These
individuals serve as role models and
examples of success and leadership in
our community. They are leaders who
have shown what can be accomplished
through hard work, dedication,
determination and perseverance.
Because of the foundation they have
laid, we all can now traverse those
mazes a little easier.

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ON THE COVER

Blanche Cheeley

Financial Planner

Keith GoinsMs. Cheeley has been serving the communities and clients throughout NC, SC,

VA, FL, and GA. As a Financial Planner, she helps individuals and businesses
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by giving back to the community as well. Part of the proceeds go to the Children’s
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with over 20 years of experience. He also served as a Greensboro firefighter and
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Ms. Cheeley is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Com-
puter Science. She resides in Whitsett, NC. She is very active in helping in the community through programs,
seminars, workshops, and forums. She has been in the financial services industry for 12 years.

Financial planning and investment advisory services offered through Pruco Securities, LLC (Pruco), doing busi-
ness as Prudential Financial Planning Services (PFPS), pursuant to separate client agreement. Offering insurance
and securities products and services as a registered representative of Pruco, and an agent of issuing insurance
companies. 1‐800‐201‐ 6690.

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ON THE COVER

Dr. Sharon Long-Stokes

Dr. Sharon Long-Stokes has been practicing dentistry for 19 years. She has had a
passion for the dental profession since the age of five. Her legacy began with her
father, Dr. Durel Gray Long.

She worked with him every summer for six years while she attended middle

and high school and knew this was her destiny. She graduated from Howard

Keith GoinsUniversity with a B.S. in microbiology and a minor in chemistry and obtained her

Doctor of Dental Surgery from Howard University College of Dentistry in 1993. Dr.
Long-Stokes continues her education in dentistry through numerous institutes

f“oWr aedcvleaanncetodbsutuilddyd.reams.” It is the motto for Clean States Alliance, a business that

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clean with. Its focus include community building as well. Goins pays close attention

to customer’s needs and strives to follow up on their requests. He observes the strengths and weaknesses of other cleaning

businesses in order to stay ahead of his competition.

Goins take pride in his business being certified as a Minority Business Enterprise as well as Hazmat 1, 2, and 3 certified.

“The challenge is to acquire even more business and to diversify in the construction field in terms of providing more products
and solutions,” said Goins. He hopes to expand his business nationally within the next 10 years and internationally within
15 years.

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ON THE COVER

Calvin Stevens

serves as the Director of Business Development for Balfour Beatty Construction, a
$11.0 billion international construction company offering Construction manage-
ment, general contracting, cost consulting, design-build, preconstruction services,
and public-private partnerships. The company has been identified as a Top Ten
Green Builder and was named one of “Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to
Work For” for four consecutive years.

Keith GoinsHis work has been recognized with numerous distinctive awards and honors, in-

cluding:

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Home, an orphanage located in Winston-Salem, N.C.

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and solutions,” said Goins. He hopes to expand his business nationally within the next 10 years and internationally within

Withi1n5hyeigarhse. r education, he currently serves on the North Carolina A&T State University Board of Visitors, and the
Construction Management Advisory Board at Morgan State University. He has directly assisted with over 40 kids to
attend college and close to 100 college graduates with fulltime employment for no charge and currently mentors dozens
of young professionals.

Within K-12, he serves on the Advisory Board of and the Board of Read and Feed (readandfeed.org) which provides
tutoring, meals, and books to students afterschool, numerous public school and charter school boards and committees.

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ON THE COVER

Crystal German
Keith GoinsCrystal German is a member of the Self-Help Credit Union (Self-Help) executive

team, serving as Director of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion. Self-Help is one of the
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Her c1a5reyeerarssp. ans finance, economic development, and inclusion positions within the private and public sectors. Prior to
launching her own consultancy firm, Crystal built the nationally recognized Minority Business Accelerator housed at
the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber.
Crystal is also a proud graduate of a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), holding a bachelor’s degree from
Florida A&M University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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ON THE COVER

Danny Brown

Danny Brown has been the owner and president of United Maintenance Group
since 1990. His experience as a project manager and small business owner in
the construction and engineering sector has given him much fulfillment over the
years.

Brown received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at
Greensboro and holds multiple certifications. The culmination of his expertise is

Keith Goinslandscaping architecture, landscaping contractor, demolition, and lot clearing in
preparation to build a house, building, or parking lot.

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real experience.” He continues to remain extremely instrumental in the clean-up

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also make our customers happy by providing them with excellent service, said Keith
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County, Winston Salem, and City ofbyGrgeiveinngsbboarcok.toPetrhheacposmomneunoiftythaes mweolsl.tPraerctoogfntihzaebplreopceroejdescgtsotthoatthheeChhailsdrceonm’spleted
was the landscaping irrigation andHocomnec,raenteorpprhoajencatgefolorcBaetendnienttWCinosllteogne-SCalaepmit,aNl .ICm. provement. He also finalized the
installation of a sports field in conjunction with landscaping and irrigation projects for Northern Elementary, Ragsdale

High, and Alamance Elementary scGhoionlssfiinrsGt ugoiltfohrids Cstoaurtnitny.the cleaning industry by working in the janitorial field,

with over 20 years of experience. He also served as a Greensboro firefighter and
Outside of managing a highly sucacdedsistifounl aclloy,mhpeaisnya,UhSeNvaovlyuVnetteeerrasn.with Guilford County Schools by mentoring and
sharing his life experiences with young men, test proctoring, and preparing meals for Greensboro Urban Ministries.

Brown’s favorite pastimes are travCelleinagn aSntadtersidAinllgianMceotuosrecsycelensviraonndmAeTnVtas.l fHrieisnfdalyvoprriotedudcetstiannadtiothneissoOlurltaionndsotoFlorida.

[email protected] clean with. Its focus include community building as well. Goins pays close attention

to customer’s needs and strives to follow up on their requests. He observes the strengths and weaknesses of other cleaning

Ronald Wileybusinesses in order to stay ahead of his competition.

Goins take pride in his business beingRceorntiafileddWasialeMyiinsoaritSyeBlfu-sHineelsps ECnrteedrpitrisUenaisowneRll easgiHoanzamlaDt 1ir,e2c,taonrdr3escperotinfiseidb.le for the
“The challenge is to acquire even moregbrouwsinthesasnandddtoevdeivloerpsmifyeinntthoefcSoenlsft-rHucetliop’ns frieeltdaiinl bterramnscohfnpreotvwidoinrkg minorceepnrtordaul catnsd east-
and solutions,” said Goins. He hopes etornexNpaonrdthhiCs abruosilninesas, nwaittihonlaolclyawtioithnisnitnheDnuerxht a1m0 y,eGarrseeanndsbinotreorn, aCtihoanrallolyttwe,itWhinilson,
15 years. Rocky Mount, Windsor, Wilmington, Kinston and Laurinburg. Ron has more than

30-years’ experience working in the financial services industry. Before coming
to Self-Help, he was President and CEO of Higher Ground Financial Services, a
company he founded to provide strategic planning and advisory services to credit
unions, community banks and small businesses.

Ron also held several positions in the Development Services Agency for the state of
Ohio and served as President and CEO of two CDFI banks in Missouri and North
20 B L ACCaroKlina,PanAdGa cEomSmuUnityS dAevelopment organization in Texas.

Ron is a National Development Council Certified Economic Development Fi-
nance Professional who holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from
Otterbein College, in Westerville, Ohio. He’s also a graduate of Harvard Business
School’s Owner/President Management Program, a three-year executive education program for senior executive entre-
preneurs.

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Wilson Lester

Wilson Lester is a partnership and program management professional. His role
as Executive Director of Piedmont Business Capital (a Community Development
Financial Institution), works diligently to create relationships with businesses in
urban and rural communities through micro-lending in support of the operational
expansion and new business development for women and minority entrepreneurs.
With a strong track record of new program development, he has cultivated an

Keith Goinsattraction of capital and partners that has secured in excess of $1 million in impact

capital for the Piedmont Triad since 2016.

pWus“ipWbtehleicciacaalleuinzanednsiqtipnourpbeivouaasilbttdeicldoiprtneaysarttmtronuscee.t”rfifsoIte,nciWs,tctiohvilmeeslommynocetcortcomoianflmo,tiarnunCundleeiracsenasttioSdeteaianntnetcisdarAeldcallleiseameannctoheinn,egas.stbrcuaatsleianbveiaslsiltutyheaottfo
th“eNeont tornelpyrdeonweuerpiraolveidceossyupsteermiorfaonrdhqiusacliotymsmervuicneitayn. dHcauvsitnomg eprasretricviicpea,tbeudt iwnethe
craelasotimonakoefomuruclutisptolemseursccheaspspfyubl ycoprmovpidainnigetsh, eWmiwlsiothnehxacesllreenltesvearnvticeex, spaeidriKeenitche in
deGvoeinlosp, tihnegoswmnaelrlobfuCslienaensSsteast.eWs Ailllisaonncei.sGaotinrasnshsfaorersmthaetivsueclceeasdseorf thhaevbinugsinmesasde
inbtyerg-iovirnggabnaizckattioonthael ctoeammmsuannitydassywsteelml. Psatrot odfetphleoyprcoacpeeitdasl gaondtottehcehCnhicildarleans’ssistance
prHoogmraem, asn. oTrhpehsaenaegffeolrotcsatheadviengWroinwstnont-hSealeGmu,iNlfo.Cr.d County tax bases in low-income
census tracts by $7 million (annually) bGyosinusstfairisntignogt ahnisdstcarretaitninthgejocblesaniningouinrdcuostmrymbuynwitoyrkeinmgpinlotyheedjabnyitsomriaallflieblud,sinesses.

with over 20 years of experience. He also served as a Greensboro firefighter and
As an emerging community leader, Wilasdodnitisoenravlelys, hoenisthaeUbSoNaarvdy oVeftdeirraenc.tors for the Nussbaum Center for
Entrepreneurship, Reinvestment Partners (Durham, NC) and Greensboro Literary Organization. Also, he is an active
member of the Tau Omega Chapter of OClmeaengSataPtseisPAhlliiaInncceourspeosraetnevdir.oWnmilesnotnal ifsriaelnsdolyapmroedmucbtseraondf tthheeGsorleuetinosnbsotroo Rotary.
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Goins take pride in his business being certified as a Minority Business Enterprise as well as Hazmat 1, 2, and 3 certified.
In addition to his commitment to the community, he continues to increase his depth of knowledge in leadership as a
mem“bTehreochf atlhleenCgeeinstteorafcoqruiCrereevaetnivme oLreeabduesrinsehsispa’sn2d0t1o9diEvexrescifuytinivteheLceoandsetrruschtiiopnAficealddienmteyrmcos hofoprrto.vWidiinlsgomnoerearpnroedduhctiss bachelor
of MBui1acsn5ihdnyieegsaosasrlnusA.tSiodtnamtse,”inUsiasnitdirvaGetorioisninsty.f.HrWoemhilosGpoenrserteoensesibxdpoeasrnoidnChGoislrlbeeuegsneinsaebnsosdrnohawtiisoigtnhraalhldyiuwsawittheiifndeetahgnerdenetewxinto1Md0aayuenagarhgsteaemnrsde.nintt,eSrntraatitoengayl,lyanwdithLineadership
at

18 28 B L A C K P A G ETRSIAD BLUACSK PAAGES USA

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Gina Rogers

Ms. Gina Rogers, a native of Greensboro, North Carolina, is an experienced Training
and Performance Improvement professional in the Triad Area. As Co-founder of Climb
Development Group, LLC, Gina works and walks to the beat of her own drum, embodying
every skill she has worked to understand and coach for over 17 years. She is certified to
administrator a battery of interpersonal and organizational assessments, including but

not limited to: MBTI, DiSC- Success Insights, and the Workplace Big Five Profile and CCL’s

Keith Goins360 degree assessment suite, the Change Readiness Gauge, and the Workplace Big Five
360.
Pairing her background in assessment and talent development, Gina consults with
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speaccicaolimzepsliinshpeosstthciosnbstyrulcetvieorna,gcinogmmheerrckianlo, wanleddrgeesidaenndtisakliclllseainnincga.reer development,

performance improvement and workplace learning.

went on to receive her Masters of EducaGa“tiNloosnooGdin,tuimsnToa,raalnathkBligyneeraiadncoodcoguwuar&wlanacteueuePrrdespetorraoffofrotmoveCrmimledeoreaafsGnnsShucucaSielpitfpeoaeInpmrtrcydeipoesbCrroAydoavelplnlleigeradmrogneqevecei,uendsGa.tinilGrnaietgtoyePtCinhsnsaeysespbcrmsvheohilorclwaaoleor,iUegtaNhsynnoitedvarhxetncechrduessCsilutBltaeyocu,rncmosMteilniessnieensrasrnsosvweefiacrMhtvepheia,ocersneleiabas,is,ugbdhMesueKimntienreweientsncheestesioavnteadd.
Ms. Rogers has hit the ground running, wboyrkginivginags abalecakdteor tahnedccoomacmh luonciatlylyaasnwdenlal.tiPoanratlolyf. the proceeds go to the Children’s
Home, an orphanage located in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Gina’s prior work experiences include the Center for Creative Leadership, the Workforce Development Board and Guilford Technical

Community College. At the Center for CreGaotinves Lfierastdegrosthihpi,sGsitnaarthienldththerecelepaonsinitgioinnsdduustrrinygbhyerw1o0rkyienagritnenthuerejafrnoimtor1ia9l99fietold2, 009.
Ms. Rogers started out in the human resowuirtchesovdeerpa2r0tmyeeanrts, mofoevxepdetroietnhceep.oHseitiaolnsoofsePrrovegdramasCaoGorrdeiennastobrofroorftihreefiGglhotbearlaPnrodgram
Support team and later transitioned to LLaeadatdidnietirAosmhniaeplr/lyicL,aeh.aeDrniusirnaignUgPSrtoNhjaaetvctytiMmVeeatnesarhagener.lewdhperroejeschtetweaams rsetshpaotnwsibelree for executing programs
in the United States, Europe, Asia and globally dispersed and

dibctnoruitleiedcgaurgetfeesnattcttoslreymaodncfewsoarfnpoi’tssprhunmroaletaxievntidiamgvrseaiweatlteneiytaldhyorsn$feti2xdrnitigvmeveeprisnlrrlsoiatoeolgnrclfeaoldiameloldnolsletaw.csrCSrlseslhuoe.faepnranonwoomwnarSgsiotttaaahhrngtl.eseiazIiostrnasrrtiAzeiefoaoslqltnpciiuaaouoenlnnsscasstienissSbs.cCuleHleussJefsedoomsehornbefecosnsonoertmve,nricvr,dmaoeSesnsoustmiintngnhoingetecy,,nosmcbt,tahruRaleainalnnfdalrpggiigneethehngmLmsdaaaelausynnnrwtedapnaegrwonelaled.mdnGauadekcopnnVtiptsneF,rssoaaCsppnnoeraddrsiypaostttoeihfocraoealnomttihssoooeefenlrafua.fnctetGtlinceoeiutannniavnatsleiiotnwntrnogeaoisrnskientdog
businesses in order to stay ahead of his competition.

From 2010 to 2011 Gina worked for the Workforce Development Board as the Supervisory Project Manager. Gina played a key role

iGnoeinnsutariknegptrhideesuinccheissbfulsinmepslsebmeeingtactieorntifoiefdthaes aFeMdeinraolriOtyn-Btuhsei-nJoebssTErnaitneirnpgripseroagsrawmelbl ayspHaartzimcipaatt1in,g2,inantdhe3ecsetratbiflieshdm. ent and

oversight of the OJT program policy and procedures; collaborating with Community Colleges, external SMEs, and other third-party

v“eTnhdeocrhsatlolendgeeveislotop alecaqruniirnegevreesnomuroceres baunsdinlevsseraangdetcoodmivmerusnifiytyinetxhpeecrtoisnestirnuctthieondfeiesilgdninatnedrmimspolfepmroevnitdaitniognmoofrevpidroednucect-bsased
saonldutsioonlust.ions,” said Goins. He hopes to expand his business nationally within the next 10 years and internationally within

B15egyienanrins.g in 2011 to present, Gina fulfilled her career goal of working with the Center as a facilitator and coach when she transitioned
into the role as an adjunct Coach and Facilitator at the Center for Creative Leadership, while simultaneously performing in the role as
Coordinator/ Instructor for the Business & Industry Department at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC).

While employed as GTCC, Gina served in the capacity of project manager, training facilitator and workplace learning consultant where
she advised and coordinated the training function of small to mid-sized organizations such as LC America, MT Companies and Graphik
Dimensions; and partnered with HR/Training agents in large corporations such as Honda Aircraft, Colombiana Hi-Tech, and North
State to define, design and implement organizational training plans.

For more information on how to improve individual and collective performance for your business contact Gina Rogers at
[email protected]

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Keith Goins“We clean to build dreams.” It is the motto for Clean States Alliance, a business

specializing in post construction, residential and commercial cleaning.
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“tNheotporenslyiddeonwt oefpCrolevaidneSstuapteesriAorllaianndcqe.uality service and customer service, but we
also make our customers happy by providing them with excellent service, said Keith
GWoiinths,otvheero2w0nyeeraorsf CinlebaunsSitnaetsessdAellviaenlocpe.mGeonint sanshdairnesththeecsleuacnceinssgoinf dthuestbruys, iKneesitsh shares
bthyegisvuincgcebsascokfttohethbeucsoinmemssubnyitgyiavsinwgeblla.cPkarttootfhtehceopmromceuenditsygaontdo ttohea CWhiilndsrteonn’s-Salem
Hoorpmhea,naangoe.rpHhaisnhageearlot cisatceodminplWetienlsytoinnt-oSasleermvi,nNg.Ct.he community, which is why he also
served as a firefighter and a US Navy Veteran.
Goins first got his start in the cleaning industry by working in the janitorial field,
wAiltthhoouvegrh2K0eyiteharhsaosfaeMxpBeArieanncde.aHneuanldsoersgerravdeudaates daeGgrreeeen, hsbeobroelifeirveefsigthhtaetraanddegree is
andodtitwiohnaatllmy,ahkeeiss aa pUeSrNsoanvysuVcecteersasnfu. l; “Prosperity begins with humility and servitude. In
other words: you help people get what thCelyeawnanStt,aatensdAtlhlieanucneivuesresse ewnivllirhoenlmp eyontualinfrrieentudrlyn.”products and the solutions to
TCgehlneebtaeoucnrocsaiSumtnitsoeatposntaesmsnestsyeAo’risnl’cslvioonaimsrnedioeceeedn.rsutioassnetsosdtaEsbytceraoivht-heefesraidtgeonloofdfoblhlayloilscwcccllleoeeuaamapnnnpioinwenngtigitttchhipho.eoIenitrwm.sreefiorqchcauuolessusatsinsne.cdtHluheedafetofibbcciseoeeamnruvtmteitfesuicetnhhsitenbyosubtlsrouiengilndyegisnttshogessmaaasnanwdkdeewhlyle.ooGamukorneineesssnfsopveriasrytoohsnfecmolodtehseenevtrealcctotlleeepaanmnntiieonanngntdofhealthy.
In cGloosininsgta, kCeleparnideStiantehsisAblulisainnecsesibsevientgecraenrtiofiwedneads,aMMBinEoarintydBHuUsinBecsserEtniftieerdp.risFeorasmwoerlel ains fHoarzmmaattio1n, 2o,nanhdow3 cteortiimfiepdro. ve your
env“iTrohnemcheanllte,ncgoenitsatcotaKceqiuthireGeoviennsmato3re36b-u6s5in6e-s8s0a1n9datnoddikv_egrsoifiynisn.ctshaeincco@nsltirvuec.ctioomn .field in terms of providing more products
and solutions,” said Goins. He hopes to expand his business nationally within the next 10 years and internationally within
15 years.

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Reverend Cardis Brown and 1st Lady
Reverend Dr. Cardes H. Brown, Jr., the son of the late Reverend Cardes H. Brown,
Keith GoinsSr. and the late Mrs. Jocile Powell Brown, was born in Rocky Mount, North Car-

olina and attended Booker T. Washington High School. At nineteen years of age
during his sophomore year at North Carolina A&T State University, he accepted
th“eWceacllleinang toofbGuioldddtroeapmres.a”cIthisththeegmoosptteolfoorf CJelesaunsSCtahterissAt.lliIannc1e9,6a5b,uDsirn.eBssrothwatn was
licspeencsieadlizetos ipnrpeoascthcobnysttrhuectiCohn,ecrormy mHeilrlciBala,patnidstreCsihduernctihalicnleTaanrinbgo.ro, North Carolina
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seGroviends,athsepoawstnoerrooff sCelevaenraSltactheus rAcllhiaenscea.nGdocinusrsrheanrtelsytshheespuhcceersdssotfhteheflboucskinaetssNew
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laHboomreed, aansoprapshtaonrafgoerlo4c3atyeedairns.Winston-Salem, N.C.
fdDSrceGaworhgd.omitdroBihneiotrsGeioolofvfrwinirenreaosrneltRmln2yrg,0aseohblEctyeeoeaeihigirsasivotshraees,sBdrUotNnaifShbroCetNilrsexiaatnpGhvCreyotrrohCliVaeileenaldnetrcuacegoleeareCl.aati,nenHnhM.iaeroni,afgasastlTisntinoaheddnresuoteosChrltfovreoDyeglDdlybievyoagdiscnewetaigiootnryGrrekRrodeienfoeegagMannirnsndebionetoBkhirfseaeortcorRjfhaimyranee/piWlftSoiiogdhrorhisaoart,ewslfNrhfAiDiaeopnrlrditdvtSs,hitnduCiedtgayierreoseli-
naC.leaDnr.SBtartoeswAnllhiaanscealusoserseecnevivireodnmanenHtaol nfroiernadrlyy DproocdtuocrtsoafnDdivthineitsyoludteiognresetofrom the
South Eastern University in Greenville,cSleoauntwhitCha. rItoslfioncau,sainncdluadeDcoocmtomruonfitHy buumildainnge aLsewtteelrl.sGdoeingsrepeayfsroclmoseAaptetexnSticohnool of
TheoltoogcuysitnomDeur’rshnaemed,sNanodrtshtriCveasrotolifnoallo. w up on their requests. He observes the strengths and weaknesses of other cleaning
Dr. Bbruoswinneshseassinreocredievretdo mstaaynayhehaodnoofrhsisancodmapweatirtidosnf.rom various religious, educational, and civic organizations, as well
as cGoumGiolmfinousrdntaikCteyopsurenirdtveyiicnCehogimsrobmuuspuinsneiisntsycblPueoidnligintcigce:art2lif0Aie1cd8tiaRosneacCMipoiinemonrmtityoitfBtetuhesi;enPeGrsseosEvinedtreennroptrr,i’ssGeOraersedwneserbllooafrsotHhaCezhmLaoaptnt1ge,rL2N,eaaAnfdAP3CincPeer(AtFifwiievader.dte;rFmosu)n; d-
er,
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Comm15iytteeaerst.o name a few.
He is married to the lovely Diane Pierce Brown and is blessed with four children and six grand children.

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James Sills

James H. Sills, III – is President and CEO of M & F Bank, the second oldest
African American Bank founded in 1907, and headquartered in Durham, N.C.
M&F Bank has total assets of $265 Million and seven branch locations in 5 major
markets within North Carolina.

Keith GoinsMr. Sills’ background includes a unique combination of executive Banking and

Technology Management experience within large-scale banking operations, com-
m“uWneitcylebaanntoksbuainldddgreoavmersn.”mIt eisnttheormgoatntoizfaotrioCnlesa.n SStialtlesssAelrlivaendcea,satbhuesiCneasbsitnheatt Secre-
tasrpyecainaldizeCshiniepfoIsnt fcoornmstrautciotionnO, cfofimcemre(rCciaIOl, a)nfdorretshideeSnttiaatlecloefanDinegla. ware from January
2009 to August 2014 and was instrumental in leading the state in IT consolida-
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gyGoMinasgfairzsitngeo.t Ihnis2s0ta1r4t,inSitlhlseacllseoanriencgeiinvdeudstTryhebyOwrdoerkrinogf iTnhteheFijrasntitSotraiatlefiferlodm, Gov-
ernor Jack Markell, the highest civilian hwoitnhoorvaerG2o0vyeeranrsorofceaxnpbereiestnocwe.. HPeraiolsrotsoerhviesdCaasbainGerteeSnescbroertoarfyireafpigphoteinr tamndent, Sills
served as Executive Vice President of MaBdNdiAtioAnamllye,rhiecaisBaaUnSkN(anvyowVeBtearannk. of America). In this capacity, he served as the
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businesses in order to stay ahead of his competition.
Mr. Sills is very active in the community. He currently serves on the following Boards: North Carolina State Chamber
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Congresswoman Alma Adams, Ph.D.
12th Congressional District of North Carolina

Dr. Alma S. Adams was elected to her first term

representing the 12th Congressional District of North Carolina on
November 12, 2014. After winning a special election, Congresswoman
Adams was sworn in immediately as the 100th woman elected to
Congress, the most in U.S. history. Representative Adams sits on the
Committee on Education and the Workforce, the Agriculture
Committee, the Small Business Committee, and the Joint Economic
Committee. She is the Ranking member of the Small Business
Subcommittee on Oversight. The Congresswoman is the founder of the
first ever Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus and she is part of the
Women’s Caucus, Congressional Progressive Caucus, Diabetes Caucus,
Congressional Black Caucus, Historic Preservation Caucus, AIDS/HIV
Caucus, Hunger Caucus, Medicaid Expansion Caucus, and the Art
Caucus. Congresswoman Adams also holds a leadership role in the
Democratic Caucus as Vice President for the 114th Congress’ freshmen
class and she serves as a Regional Whip for the Democratic Caucus.

Congresswoman Alma Adams, Ph.D. Throughout her career, Representative Adams has promoted
12th Congressional District of North Carolina quality education for all students, spearheading legislation to boost
funds for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, providing
nutritious breakfasts in schools and while supporting increased pay
for teachers. For 40 years, Dr. Adams taught Art History at Bennett
College.

While at Bennett, she led the effort to increase student civic participation coining the phrase “Bennett Belles are
Voting Belles” and organizing annual marches to the polls. As a former educator, Rep. Adams has dedicated her
career to improving the lives of young people and her community.

In 1994, Dr. Adams was appointed by her peers to serve in the North Carolina House District 26 seat. She went
on to serve ten terms in the state House. During her tenure, she rose to become the chair of the North Carolina
Legislative Black Caucus and was instrumental in passing legislation that improved the climate for quality affordable
health care in the state. A working mother of two, Representative Adams pioneered the Displaced Homemakers
Bill and successfully spearheaded the state’s first minimum wage increase in nine years.

Before serving as a member of the North Carolina General Assembly, Congresswoman Adams served nine years
on the Greensboro City Council. Throughout her service to the second district in Greensboro, Dr. Adams worked to
create safe and affordable housing and the revitalization of neighbors. Later, Dr. Adams became the first African
American woman ever elected to the Greensboro City School Board. It was then that she made a lifetime
commitment to effecting social change in her community and beyond.

Congresswoman Adams has one daughter, Linda Jeanelle Lindsay, one son Billy E. Adams II, and four grandchildren,
Joslyn Lindsay; Aaron Lindsay, Billy E. Adams III, and Miracle Sumner. Adams graduated from North Carolina A&T
State University in 1968 and received her master’s degree in Art Education in 1972. She earned her Ph.D. in Art
Education and Multicultural Education from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio in 1981.

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ELECTED OFFICIALS

Elected Officials

Yvonne Johnson Sharon Hightower GJaomldaiel WT. eFlolsx

Greensboro City Council Greensboro City Council Greensboro City Council

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NC 12 Congressional District

Cecil Brockman Amos L. Quick III J. Carlvena Foster
NGCuiHlfourdseCDoiustnrticytS5c8hool Board Guilford County Board Of
NC House District 60 Commissioner

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Byron Gladden Skip Alston

NC House District 72 Fleming El-Amin

County Commissioner

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Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough, Jr. Sheriff Danny Rogers T. Dianne Bellamy-Small

Forsyth County Guilford County Guilford County Schools

Malishai Woodbury

Forsyth School Board

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GREENSBOROFINDING 2: M/WBE UTILIZATION ON SMALLER PRIME CONTRACTS
EDXREACFUTTIVEAs would be expected, M/WBEs won a larger share of smaller prime contracts on City projects.
SUMMARYOn prime contracts less than $300,000 M/WBEs were awarded 24.67% of Construction dollars,

7.68% of Professional Services dollars, 18.99% of Other Services dollars and 1.99% of Goods
dollars.

On prime contracts less than $1 million M/WBEs were awarded 17.21% of Construction dollars,
5.46% of Professional Services dollars, 10.28% of Other Services dollars and 2.03% of Goods
dollars.

FINDING 3: AVAILABILITY

The measures of availability utilized in this disparity study incorporate all of the criteria of availability
required by Croson:

• The firm does business within an industry group from which the City of Greensboro makes
certain purchases.

• The firm's owner has taken steps to demonstrate interest in doing business with government.
• The firm is located within a relevant geographical area such that it can do business with the City

of Greensboro.

The firms used to calculate Availability came from the Master Vendor File (which includes internal
lists from the City of Greensboro as well as external governmental lists of vendors, bidders,
subcontractors, awardees and certified firms). GSPC found that firms were available to provide
goods and services to the City as reflected in the following percentages by each race, ethnicity,
and gender group.

Table 1: Summary of Availability Estimates by Work Category In the Relevant Market
(Based upon the Master Vendor File)
City of Greensboro Disparity Study

Griffin & Strong, P.C. 2018

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GREENSBORO
DRAFT
EXECUTIVEFINDING 4: M/WBE UTILIZATION
SUMMARYAs the table below shows, the City of Greensboro awarded a total of $738,541,060 in prime

spending in the Relevant Market during the study period and $36,454,454 of this amount, or
4.94%% of this amount was awarded with M/WBE firms as prime contractors.
Table 2: Summary of Prime Utilization by Work Category
In the 24 County Relevant Market
(Based upon Awards FY2012-FY2016)
City of Greensboro Disparity Study

Griffin & Strong, P.C. 2018

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GREENSBOROFINDING 5: M/WBE TOTAL UTILIZATION (PRIME AND SUBCONTRACTOR COMBINED)
DRAFTSince the City does not track Non-M/WBE subcontractors, GSPC could not determine a complete
EXECUTIVEanalysis of the percentage of dollars that M/WBE firms received in comparison to Non-M/WBE
SUMMARYsubcontractors. As an alternative method, GSPC compared total M/WBE award dollars (prime and

subcontractor) to total Non-M/WBE award dollars in order to demonstrate the percentages of
awards received by M/WBEs that can be compared to the existing M/WBE goals and Availabilities.
Of all total combined prime and subcontractor dollars in Construction, minority owned firms
received 3.38% and WBEs received 8.02%, for a combined M/WBE total of 11.41%.
In Professional Services, MBEs received 5.73% and WBEs received 3.01%, for a combined total of
8.74% awarded to all M/WBEs in Professional Services during the Study Period.
Table 3: Summary of Total Utilization (Prime & Subcontractor Combined)
In the 24 County Relevant Market
(Based upon Awards FY2012-FY2016)
City of Greensboro Disparity Study

Griffin & Strong, P.C. 2018

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PROFILE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Ursula Dudley Oglesby

President

Dudley Beauty Corp, LLC

Back in 1967, Dr. Joe L. Dudley Sr. and wife Dr. Eunice M. Dudley founded the
Dudley Beauty brand. Today their oldest daughter, Ursula Oglesby, is now
the President of Dudley Beauty Corp, LLC.

Oglesby plans to take the business to new heights. “My plans for Dudley
Beauty Corp, LLC is to increase our web and social media presence. We are
in the process of updating our website, increasing our social media footprint,
and recruiting distributors nationwide,” said Oglesby.

The company only sells its products directly to cosmetologists, barbers,
and beauty schools nationally and internationally. Over 400 Dudley’s
professional hair care products and personal cosmetics have been
distributed.

Oglesby believes the company’s greatest accomplishment is keeping the
Dudley hair salons open for business. She accredits the company’s success
to supporting professionals in their business and by not selling the products
to stores or retail outlets.

Dudley Beauty Corp, LLC remains on top by maintaining strong business
relationships. “Dudley remains competitive by listening to our customers’
needs and wants. As long as we are able to help our customers become
successful, then we will be successful. Additionally, we have a great Dudley
team that is loyal and believes in marketing hope and opportunity,” said
Oglesby.

Recent hair care trends in the African American community has created even more opportunities and changes for black hair
business around the world. The increase of African Americans deciding to wear their hair in its natural state and forgo hair
relaxers has shifted the way in which black hair business conduct business. “The natural hair care trend has opened up the
industry to many players and a variety of products similar to the Jheri curl trend. Dudley has always carried products for natural
hair. We are helping to educate consumers and beauty professionals on all hair types and promoting healthy hair whether it is
chemical-free, relaxer-free, color-treated or relaxed,” said Oglesby.

With much success comes along hurdles to overcome in order keep expanding as a business. Dudley Beauty Corp, LLC greatest
challenge is meeting the demand for their products. “There are a number of people who want our products but don’t know
where to find them. Hence, we are looking for people who are looking for an opportunity to be in business for themselves but
not by themselves,” said Oglesby.

Outside of the business realm, Dudley Beauty Corp, LLC continues to give back to the community. The Dudley Beauty brand has
donated to the Hayes-Taylor YMCA & the women’s locker room is named for them. In addition, Oglesby and her husband, Mark
Oglesby, chaired the Citation Awards Dinner for the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ), an organization that
helps fight bias, bigotry and racism.

The black hair care industry’s estimated projection is $761 million by 2017. Oglesby believes this growth will continue to expand
as well as its target market. “The black hair business is going to continue to grow as the U.S. becomes more multi-cultural. The
industry will become based more on hair texture versus a person’s race or skin color,” said Oglesby.

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Geoff Foster

President

Core Technology Molding Corporation

Geoff Foster, CEO and president of Core Technology Molding Corporation
is leading his business to higher levels. A graduate of North Carolina
Agricultural and Technical State University, while there he received his
bachelor’s degree in industrial technology and his master’s in manufacturing
systems. He also holds a master’s degree in business administration from
Wake Forest University in Winston- Salem University.

A Certified Minority Business Enterprise, Core Technology Corporation was
founded as an S corporation in August 2006, and he formed a joint venture
with Bright Plastics Inc., in May 2007.In 2013, Foster separated from the
partnership and is now the sole owner of Core Technology. The corporation
specializes in injection molding, marketing, engineering, and manufacturing
to provide products and solutions to other leading companies, according to
its website, CoreTechnologyCorp.com

Among the 19,000 plastic injection molding companies in the United
States, there is only 6 minority owned in the world. Foster uses his second
profession as an adjunct professor for the last 10 years in the Applied and
Engineering Department at NCA&T’s to help him keep abreast of news and
changes in the plastic manufacturing industry. “I really try to stay in the
cutting edge as far as teaching, purchasing new equipment, as well as hiring
new students out of that program, said Foster. Core Technology attracts
students from around the world who wants to work for the corporation for
its excellence of leadership in the industry.

Last year, the Carolinas Minority Supplier Development Council of Charlotte, N.C. recognized Foster for his company’s sale figure
of being between 1 to 10 million.

Along with keeping up with competition, Core Technology will continue to grow globally and domestically. Currently, Core
Technology has transformed into a global supplier that supplies parts to 5 different continents. Foster says he foresees expansion
of business in Africa or another continent outside of North America within the next 2-3 years.

This year, Foster was awarded business with Merck, Parker Hannifin, Husqvarna, Altria and most recently with BMW with a Tier I
supplier providing parts for X5, X3, X4, SUVs. “In 2014 we recognized the need for focused, intentional, and deliberate execution.
We had a solid year building on our strengths while continuing to manage through transitions. We worked on how to improve
the value creation for our strategic business partners,” said Foster.

“As a manager I’m consistent. I would like to think I’m fair. I don’t show others special treatment so consistency is very important
to me,” says Foster on his description as a CEO. Core Technology is also partnered with the Guilford County Schools advanced
manufacturing. They allow Guilford County schools to bring students, parents, and teachers through for tours of the company.
Foster says he wants to expose not only minorities but other children and their parents to the realities of advance manufacturing.
He believes the stigma of manufacturing jobs as being “dirty,” and “dead end” hinders prospective students of entering the
industry. “I try to be uplifting to the community as well, said Foster.

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ALPHA PHI ALPHA

Kappa Lamda Chapter

The Kappa Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Brothers in Kappa Lambda serve in various capacities
Fraternity, Incorporated became the 10th Alumni Chapter in this professional and fraternal lives. This can be best
on June 9, 1923. revealed by the election of Bro.

Founded in Greensboro, North Carolina, the Kappa Lambda Laurence Aikens in 2007 as District Director for the
Chapter became the 110th Satellite Chapter of Alpha Phi Association of North Carolina Alphamen. Bro. Aikens
Alpha. The Chapter was established by Brother Stansback represents the District and Kappa Lambda well at the
of Wilson, North Carolina. The charter members were District and Regional levels. Other brothers in the chapter
Brothers F.L. Merry, President; F.D. Bluford, Vice President; have severed on the District and Regional levels of the
J.B. Matthews, Secretary; D.K. Cherry, Chaplain, and fraternity as well by working with the Southern Region and
Brothers Davis, Lanier and Giles. holding various positions on the district level.

Over the years the Brothers of Kappa Lambda have The Brothers of today’s Kappa Lambda Chapter continue
earned several awards and recognitions as a chapter and to serve and lead the Greensboro community faithfully.
as individuals. In 2005, Kappa Lambda was named the Led by Brother Orlanda Carter, the Brothers of Kappa
Outstanding Alumni Chapter of the Year for the entire Lambda continue to uphold the principles of manly deeds,
fraternity. Winning this recognition came on the heels of scholarship and love for all mankind.
winning Chapter of the Year for the Association of North
Carolina Alphamen and claiming the title as well at the Please visit www.KL1923.org.org for more information.
Regional Convention in 2005. At the same time, Bro. Jarvis
T. Harris was name the 2005 Outstanding Alumni Brother
of the Year.

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ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA

Beta Iota Omega Chapter

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is the first Greek-letter organization established by black college women.
Founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C., in January 1908, the sorority has provided service to
all mankind through a nucleus of over 170,000 members throughout the world. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority members
contribute to the community by means of volunteer service while cultivating high scholastic and ethical standards.

The Beta Iota Omega Chapter, was founded February 12, 1934 in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Beta Iota Omega
Chapter is currently the largest graduate chapter in the Triad area, with membership of over 200 women. The chapter
provides “Global Leadership Through Timeless Service” via national program initiatives such as Emerging Young Leaders
(EYL). This signature program provides leadership skills, character building and civic engagement to girls in grades six
through eight. Other programs include the Health Initiative, Economic Security, Social Justice, Global Poverty and Internal
Leadership for External Service.

The Beta Iota Omega Chapter is the supervising chapter of Zeta Xi Chapter at Bennett College for Women; Alpha Phi

Chapter at North Carolina A&T State University; and Nu Rho Chapter at The University of North Carolina- Greensboro.

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ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED
SIGMA KAPPA OMEGA CHAPTER
GREENSBORO, NC

Serving the Greensboro Community Since 1990

Karla Lewis, Chapter President

Marvette Artis*^ Tonya Currie Ashley Jones Audrey Ray

Shelly Barnes Pamela Daye^ Doris Jones^ Kimberly Robertson

Latricia Barrett-Crawford Lavaura DuBose Pamela Jones Tanya Robinson-Caldwell^

Fannie Bratcher^ Karen Dyer Laquanda Leaven Deborah Scales*^
Regina Breeze Tikela Evans Deidre Lewis Candace Scott
Linda Brown*^ Tiffany Faison Marilyn Lewis Marilyn Gerry Shoffner^
Willie Jean Brown* Allison Ford Deborah Love Roslyn Smith

Shea Burns Audrey Franklin^ Keisha Martin Dawn Tafari

Virginia Bynum Shenise Goldsby Brenda McEachern Juliaette Thomas*

Kimberly Cheek Sheila Gothard Jessica McLean Adrienne Turner

Carolyn Clarke Yvonne Hankins Leslie McLean Sandra Wallington

Tonisha Coburn Sabrenna Hayes Norma Noble Mozell Weston*^

Deena Currie Kinshasa Hill Becky Jo Peterson-Buie Sondra Wright

* Charter Members

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DELTA SIGMA THETA

Greensboro Alumnae Chapter

The GREENSBORO ALUMNAE CHAPTER of Delta Sigma Jabberwock Scholarship Pageant and The Arts & Letters’
Theta Sorority, Inc. was chartered as BETA MU SIGMA on “Visual and Performing Arts Program” which showcases
May 24, 1942. In 1963, Grand Chapter renamed BETA MU our high school students’ artistic talent. The chapter
SIGMA to GREENSBORO ALUMNAE CHAPTER. The chapter also hosts, in conjunction with the Alpha Mu, Omicron
will celebrates its 70th Anniversary later in 2012. Delta and Omicron Eta collegiate chapters, the National
Programs: Delta Academy (6th-8th grade females), Delta
The members of Greensboro Alumnae have continued G.E.M.S. (9th-12th grade females), Project S.E.E.(5th grade)
to involve themselves in projects reflecting our national and most recently, EMBODI (8th-11th grade males) and
programmatic thrusts through local service projects Domestic Violence Awareness.
that have been extremely meaningful to the Greater
Greensboro area. Please visit www.dstgreensboroalumnae.org for more
information.
The GREENSBORO ALUMNAE CHAPTER’s public service
initiatives are; Social Action’s “Get Out the Vote”, The

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KAPPA ALPHA PSI

Greensboro NC Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc

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OMEGA PSI PHI

Beta Kappa Kappa Chapter

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WHAT IS IT?
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

You may not know what Estate Planning involves, but you have an estate and you have an estate

plan. As a matter of fact, almost everyone has an estate and a plan. Your estate is made up of everything you own,
your car, your house, your checking account, savings account, investments, life insurance, furniture and all of your
other
personal possessions. No matter how large or small, everyone has an estate and something in common, you can’t
take it with you when you die.

An estate plan determines what happens to your property when you die. If you don’t create your own estate
plan, guess what, the state of North Carolina has created one for you. However, you probably won’t like because it
may not distribute your property the way you would do it. To make sure that your wishes are carried out, you need
to provide instructions stating whom you want to receive something of yours what you want them to receive and
when they are to receive it. Of course, you want all of this to happen with the least amount paid in legal fees and
court costs.

That is estate planning….creating a plan in advance and listing whom you want to receive the things

you own after you die. However, a good estate plan will manage so many other issues that are important to your
family’s wellbeing. For example, a good estate plan will name a guardian for your minor child and someone to man-
age their inheritance. A good estate plan will include instructions for your own care if you become incapacitated
before you die. A good estate plan will include insurance to provide for your family by replacing your income.

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plan will include instructions for passing your values, (r
eligion, education and hard work) along with your valu- The best time to plan is right now. No one likes to think
ables. about dying and leaving the ones we love. Taking care
of our loved ones is a responsibility too important to
An estate plan starts with a will or living trust. leave to the state of North Carolina. Make your own
A will provides instructions that distribute your assets choices. Knowing that you have a properly prepared
when you die. Your will must go through a court pro- plan in place will give you peace of mind that your fam-
cess called “probate.” The probate process ensures that ily will be taken care of when you die ……what could be
all of your creditors are paid. At the end of the process, better than that? Estate Planning is one of the most
your assets will be distributed as you instructed in your thoughtful and considerate things you can do for your-
will. A revocable living trust essentially accomplishes self and for the ones you love.
the same thing as a will, but it avoids the probate pro-
cess and has the added bonus of allowing you to select
someone to manage your affairs while you are alive but
unable to do so yourself. Additionally, a trust doesn’t
have to die with you, it can also manage your assets
until your children are old enough and mature enough
to handle it themselves.

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