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January 28, 2012 JPS Shareholder Rollin Groseclose Guest on WWNC’s Money Matters
Asheville- JPS shareholder, Rollin Groseclose was a guest on the local radio show Money Matters hosted by Celeste Collins, Executive Director of OnTrack Financial Education and Counseling. Rollin was invited to share with listeners regarding tax issues and changes that may affect their 2011 tax returns. The half-hour Money Matters show airs weekly on 570 WWNC and is part of OnTrack’s ongoing community outreach. In addition to supplying content for the show, JPS is pleased to join several area CPA firms as a sponsor of the OnTrack WNC Free Tax Preparation Project. The project offers free tax return preparation for area households earning less than $50,000 annually.
January 12, 2012 JPS Participates in Asheville Chamber Health and Wellness Forum
Asheville- Stephanie Emerson, JPS Director of Firm Administration, was one of five panelists addressing the more than 50 attendees on the subject of wellness in the workplace at the Asheville Chamber of Commerce Health and Wellness Forum on January 12, 2012. We at JPS are proud that, since its inception, the ongoing wellness program at firm has been recognized as a model for other companies. The panel fielded questions and spoke to the attendees on the benefits of a wellness programs and how to get started. Other local leaders on the panel included: Dr. Ron Paulus, President and CEO, Mission Hospital System - Paul Vest, President and CEO, YMCA of Western North Carolina - Katie Craig, Facilities and IT Manager, Van Winkle Law Firm, and Anne Thornhill with the North Carolina Prevention Partners/Work Healthy America Program.
January 10, 2012 Tige Darner named Shareholder at JPS
Tige Darner has been promoted to shareholder of Asheville-based accounting firm Johnson Price Sprinkle PA (JPS). He became part of the JPS team upon the company’s acquisition of the Boone office of Dixon Hughes, PLLC in February 2009. Darner, who continues to work from the Boone office, provides clients with tax, estate planning and consulting services and has extensive experience working with Christmas tree farms, manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, construction companies and real estate developers. He holds a bachelor of science in business administration degree with an accounting concentration from Appalachian State University.
Dec 1, 2011 JPS Announces 2011 winners of Tom Johnson Entrepreneurship Awards
Marion, NC – For the third year since their inception, JPS is proud to announce the 2011 recipients of the McDowell Chamber of Commerce Tom Johnson Entrepreneurship Awards recognizing Chamber members for business growth in the past year. Winners were announced at the December Chamber After-Hours event at Tom Johnson Camping Center. Business owners on hand to receive their awards were (L-R) Hilda Branch, Alicia Lytle, and Jasmine Lytle of Jasmine's Consignments, Niru Walters and Minoo Walters of The Sportsman Inn, Jim Burgin of Jack Frost Dairy Bar, Barbara Andrews of New Horizon Home Care, Rusty Owen-award presenter of JPS, Gary Vickers and Jeff Hollifield of Right Way Pest Management, Darren Helton of DAK Woodworks (not pictured). Also on hand for the presentations was Martha Poteat of Tom Johnson Camping Center.
November 11, 2011 JPS Presents 2011 YMCA Recipient of Community Champion of Health Award
Asheville, NC - As the recipient of the inaugural Community Champion of Health Award, JPS was honored to be asked by the YMCA to present this award to the 2011 winner. The Community Champion of Health Award is given annually to one of the YMCA's Y Health Plan partners that have gone above and beyond in supporting their employees' well-being in spirit, mind and body. JPS President and CEO Ben Hamrick presented this year's award at the YMCA of Western North Carolina's Annual Dinner to Penny Stollery of Cancer Care of Western North Carolina. This organization is a leader within our community because of their investment in their employee wellness programs that provide support, education and pathways to a healthier work environment. JPS joins the YMCA in congratulating Cancer Care Western North Carolina.
November 6, 2011 JPS family runs the New York City Marathon.
New York City – Robin Johnson, wife of JPS Shareholder Leslie Johnson, pauses for a quick picture with her daughter during this year's running of the NYC Marathon. At age 53, this year's event was Robin's first entry in what has been billed as one of the world's great road races. Proudly wearing her JPS team shirt from the Asheville Chamber Challenge 5K, she has truly taken our mantra of "Being Greater" to an entirely new level.
November 8, 2011 JPS Presents Tax Updates to WNC Medical Managers Association
Asheville – Rollin Groseclose, JPS Shareholder, was the featured speaker at the Western North Carolina Medical Managers Association meeting which took place November 8th in the Asheville Chamber of Commerce Board Room. Speaking to a near capacity crowd, Rollin's topic covered 2011-2012 Tax Saving Moves to Consider. With anticipated changes in the tax laws on the horizon, his message should prove essential for area medical practices during year-end tax planning.
November 2, 2011 Johnson Price Sprinkle PA named in top 100 "Best Accounting Firms to Work for"
HARRISBURG, PA--Asheville based accounting firm Johnson Price & Sprinkle PA (JPS) was recently named as one of the 2011 Best Accounting Firms to Work for. The annual list of "Best Accounting Firms" was created by Accounting Today and Best Companies Group. This year's list was unveiled on Oct. 27 at an awards ceremony during Accounting Today's 2nd Annual Growth & Profitability Summit at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. JPS is one of only two North Carolina firms named to the list which will be published in the December issue of Accounting Today.
Accounting firms from across the country entered the two-part survey process to determine the Best Accounting Firms to Work for. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated firm's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. The combined scores determined the top firms and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration, survey and analysis process and determined the final rankings.
Ben Hamrick, JPS President and CEO, expressed his thoughts saying, "It is the fine and dedicated efforts that each member of our team puts forth every day in helping our clients, our firm, our community, and each other that get us to a point like this."
2011 Best Accounting Firms to Work for:
For more information on the Best Accounting Firms to
Work for program and eligibility requirements,
visit www.BestAccountingFirmstoWorkfor.com.
November 11, 2011 JPS and Van Winkle Law Firm Present TAX STRATEGY SUMMIT 2011
Jeff Dunlop, a tax attorney with The Van Winkle Law Firm, along with Mickey Dale and Rollin Groseclose of JPS Certified Public Accountants will discuss topics that will ease your navigation of the 2011-2012 tax year. These experts will guide attendees through practical strategies for small business owners, accountants and members of the general public looking to get a step ahead. Bring your ideas, questions and appetite to this year's tax strategy summit.
To register: Call 828-771-2440 or click on the link below.
September 21 , 2011 JPS is Lead Sponsor of 2011 Jawbones and Sawbones Event !
JPS is once again proud to be a sponsor of this annual event. The annual benefit basketball game,
taking place on October 13, 2011, matches up as opponents WNC doctors and lawyers in what always
proves to be an entertaining evening. All proceeds for the event benefit Western
Carolina Medical Society's Charitable Foundation and Pisgah Legal Services.
For more details click on the link below
http://www.mywcms.org/News-and-Events/Events/Sawbones-vs-Jawbones
September 16 , 2011 JPS Gathers with North Carolina Christmas Tree Growers in Ashe County!
Representatives from JPS's Boone office we on hand at the Fall Meeting of the North Carolina Christmas Tree Association held at Family Central in Jefferson NC on September 16th. As an active allied member of this organization, JPS is always in attendance to assist growers with financial issues such as tax and estate planning and how it relates to the tree growing industry.
September 15, 2011 JPS Educates Families on Teaching Financial Literacy to Children
Asheville and Boone NC – As a strategic partner in the UNC-Asheville Family Business Forum and the High Country Family Business Form, JPS was excited to assist in bringing author Rich Morris to speak to both organizations on the September, 14th and 15th in Asheville and Boone NC. Rich co-author of the book Kids Wealth and Consequences, spoke to each group regarding the challenges of raising children in a high wealth family. Although the book was intended for families of high wealth, his message resonated with everyone in the room regardless of their financial status.
September 13, 2011 Carley Hendershot speaks to Boone Area Medical Managers Group
Mary Matthews, JPS VP of Healthcare Services, was instrumental in bringing Carlye Hendershot, Risk Management and Patient Safety Consultant to Boone for the High Country Medical Managers Association meeting on September 13th. Carley's presentation addressed HIPAA regulations and securing patient information. Carley explained that along with traditional policies with electronic medical records and social media becoming the norm that new confidentiality challenges existed in medical profession.
July 22,2011 JPS Continues Its Support for Local HFTP Chapter
Highlands, NC - JPS shareholder Rollin Groseclose, CPA was the presenting speaker at the July meeting of the Charlotte-Blue Ridge Chapter of the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals held at the Highlands Country Club in Highlands, NC. In an ever changing environment, appropriately Mr. Groseclose's topic was an Update and Refresher on Club and Resort Income Taxes. The presentation included not only a refresher in various tax rules, but also identified some common pitfalls associated with the industry.
July 5, 2011 JPS Leadership Assumes New Roles with NCACPA for 2011-12
Ben Hamrick, JPS President and CEO, was recently elected to the office of Treasurer on the Board of Directors Executive Committee
at the 2011 Annual Business Meeting of the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Ben Hamrick's addition responsibilities for 2011-13 include chairing the Audit Committee and Investment Committee for the Board.
Other members of the JPS team accepting positions at the state level included JPS Shareholder
Rollin Groseclose, Committee Chair – Taxation, and State and Local Tax Conference Planning Committee Member;
Shareholder Mary Matthews, JPS Vice President of Healthcare Services, Committee Chair- Healthcare Industry;
Senior Manager Mona Wade, Work/Life Issues Committee Member; and Shareholders Scott Hughes,
JPS Vice President of Assurance Services and Leslie Johnson, JPS Vice President of CPA Services,
Peer Review Committee Members.
In addition Leslie Johnson was recognized, once again, as an Outstanding Seminar Discussion Leader.
Recipients of the award must have a combined average score on both Knowledge and Skill of at least 4.75
from participant evaluations. 2011 also marked Leslie Johnson's 40th year of membership and service in NCACPA.
NCACPA has 14,000 members statewide and is committed to promoting the
competence, integrity, civic responsibility, and success of North Carolina CPAs.
June 8, 2011 JPS Highlighted at North Carolina Prevention Partners 13th Annual Meeting
Chapel Hill, NC - The JPS Wellness Program was one of about a half dozen employers from across the state to be highlighted at this year's North Carolina Prevention Partners Annual Meeting. As a part of NCPP's WORKHEALTHY AMERICA program, JPS is being tracked over the next 3 years to help us measure the improvements and impact of our corporate wellness initiative. The three areas NCPP is currently following are physical activity, nutrition and tobacco cessation.
June 3, 2011 JPS Taking the Lead in Chamber Challenge 5K
JPS fielded the largest team in race history with 45 entries in this year's 5K! This event has quickly become part of the overall wellness program practiced by Johnson Price & Sprinkle. It allows us to illustrate the changes and progression our employees have made during the year with the physical activity portion of the program. Each person's goal is to beat last years' time or to participate for the first time, this year we had 90% firm participation versus 25% in the previous year. The 45 participants are also a public sign of support by JPS for the ongoing efforts of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. JPS's shareholders made a commitment to the firm 2 years ago, incorporating our firm's mission of being greater, to help each employee by providing a wellness program utilizing the YMCA as a strategic partner.
May 6, 2011First Wall goes up on House Number Five!!!!
A huge contingent of JPS staffers was on hand on Friday May, 6th for the wall raising of the fifth JPS sponsored Habitat for Humanity house in Asheville. Homeowner Lynn Burklow and her family were also on hand for what always proves to be an emotional event. As our mission statement challenges us to improve the communities in which we live, Habitat for Humanity enables us to Be Greater by partnering with JPS on these homebuilding projects. JPS Shareholder, Bud Hughes stated it perfectly with his remarks at the wall raising ceremony.
Today we lock arms (and backs!) with Lynn and the entire Habitat organization as we raise this wall and celebrate the mission of Habitat by helping to provide affordable, well-built, energy-efficient housing. Lynn, we thank you for allowing us to take part in this important time in your life. To our friends with Habitat, and to each Habitat volunteer, thank you for this mission that you continue to live out. We are thankful for the opportunity to be a part of something so important.
May 3, 2011JPS assists in Re-energizing Boone Area Medical Managers Group
After months of planning, the new High Country Medical Managers Association's held its first meeting at the Fairfield Inn on Friday, May 3, in Boone NC. The meeting brought together sixteen Boone area medical practice managers to hear Carolyn Coward, one of Western North Carolina's leading healthcare attorneys, address topics involving medical practice HR issues. With changes in the medical field coming so quickly, JPS understood the importance of this group's existence and was excited to take the initiative to assist in the reorganization. The group's next meeting is planned for July.
April 29, 2011 JPS presents check to YMCA Healthy Communities Campaign!
Representatives from JPS and the YMCA of Western North Carolina were back at home plate at the new Griffin Park in Enka, NC for a check presentation from a portion of the proceeds from the "Step Up to the Plate with Jennie Finch" benefit softball game. JPS proudly presented a check for over $1,100.00 towards this year's campaign. A special thanks to the Griffin family for making this such an amazing fundraising event!
March 4, 2011 JPS Wins National Advertising Honors
Adding to a growing list of industry accolades, JPS was a double winner at this year’s Service Industry Advertising Awards (SIAA). Working in conjunction with Asheville marketing firm The Brite Agency, JPS brought home a silver award in the Logo/Letterhead category, and another for a collateral package that included a report cover and JPS-branded CD packaging.
More than 400 advertising agencies and 1,000 institutions participated in the SIAA, the only advertising awards that specifically recognize advertising achievements in the service industry, based on creativity, quality, execution, consumer appeal and overall breakthrough advertising content.
JPS has had a banner year for awards, with the SIAA honors adding to two major national wins at the Association for Accounting Marketing’s annual Marketing Achievement Awards in Washington D.C., and a 2010 “Best in Category” award from The Printing Industry of the Carolinas (PICA) for the new JPS branding package, also created in conjunction with The Brite Agency and printed by Daniels Graphics in Asheville.
January 17, 2011 JPS Supports WNC Medical Managers with American College of Medical Practice Executives Study Group
Twelve area medical office professionals have begun meeting monthly at Johnson Price & Sprinkle’s Asheville office to work collectively in achieving certification as Certified Medical Practice Executives. The study group is being supported by JPS with free study materials, a comfortable venue to gather and dinner for each of the participants on the evenings of the 12 monthly meetings. Susan Childs, FACMPE (ACMPE highest level of distinction), is providing guidance and is always available to the group to answer questions. JPS’ VP of Healthcare Services, Mary Williams Matthews CPA, took on the role of mentoring the group in the Financial Management Body of Knowledge.
Nov. 11, 2010 JPS Honored at YMCA of Western North Carolina’s Annual Dinner
Eight JPS wellness program participants were on hand for the YMCA of Western North Carolina’s Annual Dinner at Asheville’s Renaissance Hotel to receive the first annual 2010 Champion of Health in our Community Award presented by the YMCA in conjunction with To Good Health Magazine. This newly established award will be presented each year to a business or individual in our area that promotes health and wellness awareness. Receiving the award from Dr. Olsen Huff, publisher of To Good Health and YMCA Board Chairman, Bob Roberts was JPS CEO, Ben Hamrick.
Oct 21, 2010 JPS Receives Sky High Growth Award for Third Year in a Row
JPS was one of 51 local businesses honored at this year’s Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Sky High Growth Awards presentation on October 21, 2010 at the North Carolina Arboretum. Rollin Groseclose, CPA and JPS Shareholder was on hand to receive the award from Chamber representatives Ray Bailey and LaVoy Spooner. JPS has received this award consecutively since 2008.
Oct 11, 2010 JPS Technology Services assist Area Physicians with Electronic Medical Record Conversions
The Technology Services Group of Johnson Price & Sprinkle was among a select number of services providers that participated in the Buncombe County Medical Society’s Technology Vendor Fair at the Doubletree Hotel in Asheville on October 11th. JPS Director of IT Services, Garrett Martin and JPS-EMR conversion veteran, Alex Telthorst were on hand to for the entire evening answers questions. The BCMS sponsored event gave local medical practices an opportunity to talk to area companies that can assist them in the government mandated conversion from paper to electronic medical record keeping. Link to brochure
Oct 7, 2010 JPS staff joins in to “Paint the Town Pink”
JPS staff members Garrett Martin, Mona Wade, Hillary Colvin, Kathy Rodes and Rusty Owen joined a group of approximately 30 volunteer organizers in Pack Square Park to help construct a huge human pink ribbon in downtown Asheville. Paint the Town Pink was part Asheville’s Pink October activities in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The human ribbon was formed by systematically moving the attendees at the event into place and having them raise pink paper banners over their heads for an aerial photo. A special thank you to our friends at the Asheville Citizen-Times for their efforts in making sure this event was such a huge success!
Oct 15, 2010
JPS teams up with Buncombe County Medical Society and Pisgah Legal Services to sponsor
2010 Sawbones V. Jawbones
The second annual Sawbones vs. Jawbones Benefit Basketball Game returns to Justice Gym on the campus of UNC-Asheville on Friday, October 15th at 7:30 pm. The annual fundraiser faces off area physicians and attorneys for what proves to be an exciting evening of basketball. Proceeds go to benefit BCMS Foundation and Pisgah Legal Services.
August 19, 2010
JPS Continues Its Relationship with Asheville Chamber Golf Tournament for Third Straight Year
The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce held The 2010 Chamber Classic Golf Tournament on August 16th at the historic Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa and for the third year in a row JPS was out on the course at the picturesque par 3- second hole, interacting with area businesses and giving way those sought after umbrellas.
Rusty Owen, Director of Marketing at JPS, uses the umbrella giveaway to assist in the rebranding of the firm’s name of Johnson Price & Sprinkle to just JPS. To qualify to win each player must simply say JPS while the ball is in flight. The player closest to the pin in each group wins. It’s all in fun and always gets a chuckle from the golfers when we explain the rules.
After our first year, the Asheville Chamber embraced the idea of allowing sponsors out on the course with giveaways in addition to a simple sponsorship sign on a hole. The concept has been received extremely well by the business community and has resulted in an entirely new sponsorship category for the tournament.
August 15, 2010
JPS Highlighted as Cover Story in New Asheville Wellness Magazine
To Good Health Magazine, Asheville’s new wellness publication, debuted in August featuring a two page story showcasing JPS as their first Champion of Health. Each month the magazine will feature an individual or business devoted to health and wellness in the WNC area. The cover of this first edition captured JPS Shareholder Rollin Groseclose and Associate Hillary Colvin in a Wallyball match at the YMCA. Join us in welcoming To Good Health Magazine to Asheville and wishing their initiative good health for many years to come.
June 24, 2010
JPS - Association for Accounting Marketing Annual Conference Awards Recipient
The Association for Accounting Marketing distributed 37 Marketing Achievement Awards to 24 different firms in recognition of their outstanding achievements in the areas of accounting marketing and communications. JPS, competing in the under $15 million in revenue division with firms from across the United States and Canada, was honored by awards for Corporate Identity/Business System and Brochure/Printed Collateral. The Corporate Identity Award comes on the heels of the recent recognition by the Printing Industry of the Carolinas for the new JPS design. The award for Brochure/Printed Collateral was presented for the new JPS brochure highlighting our specialization in working with the Christmas tree industry.
This was the 16th year that the annual awards were presented. Recipients were announced at the 21st Annual Conference, held in Washington, DC on June 24, 2010.
June 21, 2010
Ben Hamrick elected to Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Ben Hamrick, JPS President and CEO, has been elected to serve a three year term on the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The formal announcement of newly elected board members was made during the Asheville Chamber’s 113th Annual Meeting held at the Grove Park Inn on June 21st. In addition to the presentation of the Chamber’s Annual Business and Leadership Awards, the evening ended with a tribute in recognition of the retirement of Asheville Chamber President and CEO Richard Lutovsky.
June 4, 2010
JPS Takes it to the streets in the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce 5k Chamber Challenge
A group of 14 participants from JPS were among the 1,000 people that took part in the 4th Annual Chamber Challenge 5K on Friday, June 4th. This year’s race was the first for the JPS group with enthusiasm running high, stemming from the ongoing wellness program in the firm. Even though the hilly course was made more challenging by the warm temperatures and high humidity the group is already talking of taking part in next year’s event.
May 14, 2010
JPS Raises Wall on Fourth Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity House
Here comes number four! On Friday, May 14th, Twenty-one JPS staff members were among the group raising the first wall on the fourth JPS sponsored Habitat for Humanity house. The wall raising was the culmination of a week’s work where JPS staffers put down the subfloor and then constructed the 48 foot section of wall that was lifted into place. Emotions always run pretty high at these events. New home owner Mishaunta McMillian and her children we there to assist in the wall raising of their new home and Mishaunta’s excitement level was contagious by the time the wall went up. As construction moves forward toward a December move-in date and Mishaunta’s dream becomes a reality, we at JPS understand that it is through our relationship with Habitat for Humanity that each of us gets the opportunity to be greater by strengthening the community in which we work and live.
May 5, 2010
Ben Hamrick, Leslie Johnson continue involvement in leadership with NCACPA for 2010-2011
Ben Hamrick, JPS CEO, returned as board member for the third year and was elected to the Executive Committee for the coming year.
Leslie Johnson, JPS Vice President of CPA Services, was also welcomed as incoming Peer Review Committee Chairperson for 2010 . In addition, Leslie was recognized, once again, as an Outstanding Seminar Discussion Leader. Recipients of the award must have a combined average score on both Knowledge and Skill of at least 4.75 from participant evaluations.
March 25, 2010
Mary Williams Matthews receives 2010 TWIN Award
JPS Vice President of Healthcare Services, Mary Williams Matthews, was among those honored during the 2010 Tribute to Women of Influence (TWIN) Awards Banquet. The 19th annual event, presented by the Asheville YWCA, to honor these women in the Asheville area was a sold out event this year. Honoree of the Year went to Kitty Schaller of MANNA FoodBank. The 2010 winner of the Director’s Choice Award was Wilma Sherrill. Mary Matthews was recognized for her volunteer efforts of leadership and fundraising within the healthcare community in Western North Carolina.
April 30, 2010
Hillary Colvin Receives UNC Asheville 2009 Robert D. Williams Award for Outstanding Leadership, Scholarship and Service
The Robert D. Williams Award is the Department of Management & Accountancy's most comprehensive award made annually to the student who demonstrates that combination of scholarship, leadership, and service that sets a high standard for UNCA Management and Accountancy students. It is named in honor of one of the department's distinguished instructors whose life exemplified commitment to citizenship, profession, scholarship and integrity. Hillary Colvin graduated in December 2009 and is currently an Associate of JPS in the Asheville office.
April 29, 2010
Best in Category Award Celebrated
JPS celebrates the recent Best in Category win by Daniels Graphics from The Printing Industry of the Carolinas. The award was classified upon stationery packaging from the new JPS business system, designed by The Brite Agency in 2009. By virtue of being a regional winner, the submission is automatically nominated for a national award. Stephanie Smith, Ray Straub and Brian Yates from The Brite Agency were on hand at Asheville Headquarters to join Jim Daniels and Jami Daniels of Daniels Graphics as they presented Rusty Owen, Director of Marketing at JPS, with the award.
March 23, 2010
JPS Meets Latest Group of Upcoming Graduates
JPS was among the group of accounting firms and local private employers who sponsored this year’s “Meet the Firms” night at UNC-Asheville. The annual event attracts upcoming graduates in both postgraduate and undergraduate accounting programs from area universities. This event always proves to be a great venue for JPS to meet and develop relationships with prospective employees and interns. The evening culminated with cash drawings from JPS where three lucky students ended up with a little unexpected expense money for the week! We would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Susan Swanger, Director of Western Carolina University’s Master’s of Accountancy Program, for organizing this event.
March 6, 2010
Daniels Graphics wins the Best in Category Award from The Printing Industry of the Carolinas (PICA) with their submission of JPS business system
February 18, 2010
2010 McDowell Chamber of Commerce Officers Recognized
The McDowell Chamber of Commerce officers for 2010 were recognized at the annual membership banquet held at Tom Johnson Camping/Customer Service Facility on February 18th. They are (from left) Treasurer Debbie Moore, Plant account for Columbia Forest Products; Vice President Amy Johnson, manager of McDowell Cornerstone Credit Union; President Kevin Griffin, CPA, Senior Associate with Johnson Price Sprinkle PA; and Immediate Past President Steve Brown, owner of S L Brown Financial Services. Griffin, located in the Marion office of JPS, has been with the firm for seven years and his Chamber Presidency is the latest position in his many years of service with the McDowell Chamber of Commerce.
December 3, 2009
McDowell Chamber of Commerce and JPS present first ever Tom Johnson Entrepreneurship Awards.
Read the article from mcdowellnews.com
November 19, 2009
JPS Receives Outstanding Business in Philanthropy Award from
Association of Fundraising Professionals Western North Carolina Chapter
JPS was one of two organizations honored Thursday, November 19 at the annual National Philanthropy Day Awards luncheon at the Renaissance Hotel. The company has offered support for groups such as the Asheville Buncombe Youth Soccer Association and it holds positions on several nonprofit boards throughout WNC. It has contributed to and built three homes for Habitat for Humanity and sponsors family business forums at UNC Asheville and Appalachian State University and chamber of commerce programs throughout WNC. The awards ceremony is sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation, HomeTrust Bank, Mission Healthcare Foundation, Stellar Media, Western Carolina University, CarePartners Foundation and other organizations and individuals.
(Left to Right)
Ben Hamrick (Outstanding Business in Philanthropy-JPS)
Dick Allen (Volunteer Fundraiser)
Don and Lisbeth Cooper (Outstanding Philanthropists-founders of Cooper Riis Behavioral Care)
Bruce Thorsen (Outstanding Organization in Philanthropy-Mission Healthcare Foundation)
John Pfaff (Outstanding Fundraising Exec-Carolina Day School)
November 12, 2009
JPS Passes Habitat For Humanity Key to Deserving Family
Kevin Griffin of Johnson Price Sprinkle and Susan Hunter of CitiFinancial hand a key for a Habitat home to Eduard Thijs, Laura Carter and Els Thijs at a ceremony in Enka Hills on November 12. The event was the culmination of months of physical labor by volunteers, from sponsor companies and churches and regulars, who worked an estimated 2,000 hours Mondays-Saturdays to help build the two-bedroom house. On hand were many JPS team members to celebrate the 3rd Habitat Home JPS has sponsored.
Read the article from Citzen-Times.com
JPS YMCA Wellness Program Hits the Airwaves
JPS Marketing Director, Rusty Owen was recently asked by the YMCA of Western North Carolina to help in producing a radio commercial for their Corporate Wellness Initiative currently underway in our area. The thirty second commercial was edited from a five minute interview conducted at the local Clear Channel studios in Asheville. The commercial will air on Clear Channel radio stations across the western third of the state.
Listen to Rusty Owen's testimonial (mp3)
October 29, 2009
JPS receives Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Sky High Growth Award
Asheville, NC. JPS was honored at the annual Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Sky High Growth Awards presentation during the monthly Chamber After-Hours meeting at the NC Arboretum. This marked the second consecutive year JPS has received the award. The awards are given annually to qualified businesses for outstanding achievements and contributions to the Asheville area economy as one the fastest growing business enterprises. Even more notable was the fact that eight of the other companies recognized at the event were JPS clients, proving the JPS mission to BE GREATER not only applies to JPS but to its clients as well.
October 23, 2009
Garrett Martin, Director of Technology Solutions is the member spotlight of the
Y Health Plan Partner program.
View the October edition of "The Y Connection"
August 19, 2009
JPS Continues Sponsorship of Family Business Forum
JPS is proud to announce its continued sponsorship of the UNC Asheville Family Business Forum, which is kicking off its new season August 27 with a program on cutting-edge fiscal forecasting. Established in 2001, the forum provides a platform for the education and exchange of information for family-owned businesses. It supports families and business through regular programs by respected authorities on issues vital to family-owned businesses. For more information on the August 27 event or on becoming a member, visit the Family Business Forum website at www.unca.edu/fbf.
July 17, 2009
Ben Hamrick Selected Small Business Leader of the Year
Benjamin C. Hamrick, President and CEO of Johnson Price & Sprinkle PA, was selected as Small Business Leader of the Year for 2009 by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner by Dana Stonestreet CEO of HomeTrust Bank. Ben’s selection was based on leadership and community involvement.
May 26, 2009
JPS Supports Habitat for Humanity
JPS is a strong supporter of Habitat for Humanity. See below for a video of the wall-raising for the third house JPS has sponsored.
May 1, 2009
JPS Selected Small Business of the Month
JPS was selected Small Business of the Month for May 2009 by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce for contributions to the quality and diversity of the Asheville area business community. Rollin Groseclose and Rusty Owen accepted the award during the monthly Chamber Board of Directors on April 30.
May 2009
Distinguished Discussion Leader Award
Leader Award from ncaCPA.
January 20, 2009
Johnson Price Sprinkle, PA expands regional coverage into Boone
Integrates Dixon Hughes office into practice; adds $1.5 million in revenue to firm
Johnson Price Sprinkle, PA, one of Western North Carolina's leading accounting firms, announced today that it will expand its regional coverage into the North Carolina High Country by integrating the Boone office of Dixon Hughes, PLLC into its practice. The expansion will maintain the types of services offered to clients from the Boone office while also adding a projected $1.5 million in revenue to JPS.
"By moving into the Boone area, we're realizing our goal of providing complete accounting, tax, planning and consulting services to all of Western North Carolina," said JPS Chief Executive Officer Ben Hamrick.
"The clientele of the Boone office aligns perfectly with JPS's current client base. We're looking forward to teaming with the professionals at this new location to offer the services of a large firm, thanks in part to our affiliation with CPAmerica International and the resources it provides. But we're also committed to providing the personalized attention of a community-based firm, which has been the backbone of JPS from the beginning."
Headquartered in Asheville, JPS also has offices in Hendersonville and Marion. With this integration, JPS will fold the 10employees and 35-year history of Dixon Hughes' Boone operation into the firm. This will give JPS a staff of nearly 70 people firm-wide.
The transition will take place February 1.
"We're looking forward to the transition and the opportunities it will offer not only for our teammembers, but for our clients as well," said Larry Byerly, who will continue as principal in charge of the Boone office. "We're looking forward to continuing to provide clients a full range of services under one roof, and we're confident that JPS's culture will blend nicely with ours."
Hamrick said the strength of the Boone office is reflective of the history of the Dixon Hughes presence.
"(Dixon Hughes CEO) Ken Hughes and his entire team are to be commended for the tremendous practice they've built in Boone," Hamrick said. "We're proud to buildon the work they've done, and we're confident this will be a win-win situation for JPS, Dixon Hughes and, more importantly, all of the clients of the Boone office."
Hughes added: “We could not be more pleased with this arrangement. It is the best for our Boone clients, for JPS, and for Dixon Hughes. We are proud of our Western North Carolina heritage and the relationships we’ve built here. Knowing the leadership at JPS personally, we can be confident that our Boone clients will be in good hands.”
Over the past 50-plus years, JPS has expanded to provide a complete suite of services including business planning, consulting and valuation; assurance; tax management; technology consulting; and personal financial planning. Hamrick noted that the Boone expansion will be aided by the ability of the firm to harness the talent coming from Appalachian State University's lauded Walker College of Business, ensuring JPS maintains a strong presence in and an important contributor to the local community for years to come.
