Hannah, Neumann-Smith In New Joint Venture

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Hannah, Neumann-Smith In New Joint Venture

Hannah & Associates Inc. and Neumann-Smith Architecture have formalized the long-standing business association between the two firms and key partners and established a joint venture known as Hannah-Neumann/Smith.

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