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Norman native, Ellerbe High School Class of 1970 graduate, U.S. Army veteran and master chef Donald Simmons has drawn visitors from all over the country to his restaurant, Magnolia 23, in Asheboro, using the down-home recipes from his upbringing in Richmond County. 

When you think of a small business, what comes to mind? Is it the cozy restaurant where you’ve been going for takeout and date night for the last few years? Is it the local shop that sponsors your child’s little league team? For us, it’s our colleagues, friends, and neighbors down the street who have taken the leap to start or grow a business.