Listen to these Chic Tips from established Entrepreneurs Lisa Owen, President & Benefit Specialist, CORE Benefit Solutions, LLC www.corebenefitsga.com and Gina Ragsdale, Founder/President/Southern Demolition www.southerndemo.com.
Lisa Owen is the founding partner and President of CORE Benefit Solutions, a benefits brokerage firm specializing in health benefits planning and marketing for corporations and individuals.
Lisa has 15+ years of experience in the employee benefits arena for both corporations and individuals. Her business knowledge and industry expertise, paired with innovative ideas and commitment to client satisfaction, have earned notable credibility in the industry.  www.corebenefitsga.com
As a Benefits Specialist and broker for corporations and individuals, Lisa’s company helps corporations of all sizes establish or re-vamp the benefits package (encompassing medical, dental, disability, and workers comp) they offer employees and also serve as an employer’s HR administrative arm as needed.
Gina Ragsdale, Founder/President/Southern Demolition and Environmental. Â Â www.southerndemo.com
Gina became an asbestos inspector in 2007 and then became a licensed asbestos abatement contractor in the state of Georgia.  Southern Demolition handles all aspects of demolition projects including estimating, inspecting and supervising the removal of asbestos, applying for permits, coordinating the installation of erosion controls, advising the client of permitting and site plan requirements, and deconstructing re-usable building products.
Her company is focused on the diversion of materials from the landfill – everything from usable light fixtures to hardwood floorings to bricks to mantles to cabinets to appliances.  She recently started a retail outlet for architectural elements, bricks and other treasures she finds deconstructing wood and other salvageable items from houses and structures called “The Deconstructed House†www.thedeconstructedhouse.com .
