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Kay Benitez

Kay Benitez makes a living playing with makeup

Name: Kay Benitez Company/Title: Mary Kay Sales Director Phone: 803-295-8111 Little girls love playing with makeup. Sometimes, they grow up and turn that into a successful business. Kay Benitez has built a thriving career, thanks to Mary Kay cosmetics. The company started in 1963 with a few simple products. Over the years, Mary Kay has developed in 35 countries with more than 3 million consultants, averaging $60,000 a year. Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants who reach the status of Mary Kay Independent Sales Directors can earn the use of a

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B2B Stories

Georgia businesses leader says worker shortage will continue for years

If you think the workforce shortage is a short-term problem, think again, says Chris Clark. Clark, President, and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce said the problem is expected to affect businesses worldwide for the next 10-12 years. He discussed the state of Georgia’s economy and possible strategies for improving it in a presentation called “The New Georgia Economy” on Thursday, May 26 at Augusta University. One of the topics he discussed was workforce development. Clark said there are currently 11 million job openings nationwide, 400,000 of which are

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Georgia small businesses go worldwide

    Georgia celebrates small businesses that trade internationally and Coca-Cola is discontinuing one of its drinks. – Augusta Business Daily by Mike Petchenik  

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Consumer Stories

Local medical nonprofit unveils the newest office in South Augusta

Christ Community Health’s new South Augusta location is already open and busy, but the official ribbon-cutting took place on Thursday, May 26. The office is located next to Barney’s Pharmacy at 2604 Peach Orchard Road, Suite 200. It opened in December 2021. “Over the past five months, they have handled over 3,000 patient visits,” CEO, Don Branum said. The non-profit organization, which provides a variety of health care services for children and adults throughout the CSRA, continues to serve uninsured and underinsured patients throughout the CSRA, thanks to financial support

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New vision for tourism in North Augusta

As the relatively new Tourism and Marketing Director for North Augusta, Randy DuTeau has big plans for the area. He’s been on the job for six months and came out of the gate in the “flow.” He has been a competitive cyclist for much of his life where “flow” is imperative. It involves being in the right zone and rolling with your squad. It’s the experience that should serve him well in his latest journey. “I see this position as a great opportunity. It’s like being handed a blank canvas

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