At 17, Claude began his studies at North Carolina State University.

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In January 2020, Tri-City, Inc. was renamed C.F. Smith Property Group in honor of its founder and the company’s long-term vision of a future built on his strong values. Neil Robinette, CEO, represents the third generation of family leadership.

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Build-to-suit assignments are continuing to grow, including a new Starbucks store in Wilmington, NC and an Aldi grocery store in Fort Wayne, IN.

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Tri-City is continuing to develop and acquire high-quality assets like the PineCroft Retail Center in Taylortown, NC, which showcases Harris Teeter’s “large format” design concept.

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Following their passing, The Claude and Lois Smith Family Care Home was gifted to the Baptist Children’s Home of North Carolina.

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The new Richmond Community College downtown campus will be named for Tri-City principals, Kenneth and Claudia Robinette, who chair the Richmond County Board of Commissioners and the Richmond Community College board of Trustees, respectfully.