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Smith’s donates $10 million to non-profits Smith’s Food & Drug Stores has donated $10 million worth of cash and products given to more than 2,200 non-profit organizations in seven western states. The total includes $3.2 million contributed to 315 schools and nonprofit charities in Nevada.The company’s program “Neighbor to Neighbor” provided an average donation of nearly $75,000 per store location throughout Smith’s seven western states of operation. The support also includes contributions from the Kroger Foundation, suppliers, associates and customers through in-store fundraising promotions.Smith’s assistance is primarily focused in fighting hunger, supporting education, children’s hospitals, promoting women’s health, the development of minorities and women and support for local grassroots organizations. To view the complete 2012 report, go to www.smithscommunity.com. Wilson earns top Nevada agent for Coldwell Andie Wilson, CCIM for Coldwell Banker Commercial Premier Brokers, has earned the honor as “Top Nevada Agent” for 2012 production for the fourth time since 2005. Coldwell Banker Commercial Premier Brokers has earned the “Top Nevada Office” award in Nevada for 2013 for the fifth time since opening in 2004. The Top Agent and Top Office honors are awarded to the commercial agent and the commercial office that generates the highest gross commission income among all Coldwell Banker Commercial agents and offices in the State of Nevada. Coldwell Banker Commercial Premier Brokers is located at 223 S. Division St. Their agents service the entire Northern Nevada area, and they may be reached at 775-888-6200.Evans earns Bronze distinction for ColdwellCheryl Evans of Coldwell Banker Commercial Premier Brokers has earned a spot in the company’s Bronze Level Circle of Distinction, an honor bestowed upon the top-ranking producers of the more than 4,000 Coldwell Banker Commercial professionals. Evans has been awarded Bronze Circle of Distinction yearly for the last seven years and also has been awarded the “Property Manager of the year” Nationwide for 2012. She has been in the commercial property management industry for more than 25 years and specializes in Commercial Office, Medical Office, Retail Property Management and Leasing. Evans earned her Certified Property Management designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management in 2000 and holds a Nevada real estate license. She can be reached at 775-888-6162 or at cheryl@cbnevada.com.