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Ben Charles,
Jr. paddles on Elwha Tribe canoe. Photo by Sue Charles. © 2001 As a growing family owned and operated business, The
Journey Enterprises has multiple expressions; from authentic original design Native American
art and jewelry, to exclusive custom design Pearl and crystal jewelry, motivational speaking, event planning, emcee services, and
much more. Denise is the manager, designer and creator of
the original jewelry in her branch of the business called Twelve Pearls. Online gallery page. Being a multi-generational family business, Ben Charles, Sr. lends his artistic talents to the business by
co-designing several of the Native American jewelry pieces with son, Ben, Jr.. At times other artists - family
members - are commissioned for original design work. |
Ben Charles Jr. emcees
an event. Photo by Native Media © 2005 Ben Charles, Jr. is founder and president of The Journey Enterprises. The Journey Enterprises
was created by Ben Charles, Jr. and his wife Denise in the year 2000. The business has been growing and evolving since that
time. The Journey Enterprises
supports the "Pink Paddle Project", an organization concerned with awareness and fundraising for breast cancer awareness, prevention and treatment
for Native American women - the most under-served population in the U.S. regarding health care issues. For more information about The Journey Enterprises,
CLICK HERE. See below
for more... |
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Ben and Denise Charles. Photo by Native Media © 2005. Ben and Denise Charles are the creative and artistic talent
that drives the many facets of The
Journey Enterprises. They
skillfully combine their background knowlege and experience in business management, sales, and people skills, adding
to those their close personal teamwork to manage their growing business, created in year 2000. Denise Charles began her branch of the business, Twelve Pearls, the
pearl and crystal fine jewelry division of The Journey Enterprises. Denise is also the designer and creator of these
exclusive, delicious original pieces. Visit
the online info and gallery for Twelve Pearls
products and services, or for more information about care of pearls Click
Here. Together they branched out
in 2007 with Ray of Light Foundation International.
An article in the December 2008 issue of the magazine, Cowboys and Indians,
features Ben, Jr. and their newest line of "benefit pieces" which helps with donations to worthy causes, particularly
in the Native American communities. Be sure to pick up your copy of the magazine and check out the story on page 282. |
Ben,
Jr. paddles on the Elwha Tribe canoe. Photo by Native Media © 2001 Ben Charles, Jr. is an accomplished:
event coordinator, cultural presenter, emcee, speaker, youth leader, and certified Ropes Course Instructor. Ben has received
numerous recognition for his work with youth in leadership training, mentoring, and counseling from school districts, tribes,
and the BIA. Use PayPal button above to secure guest speaker services with your deposit of $400. Travel
and Accomodations may be extra. To negotiate speaker
and consultation fees CLICK HERE for contact
info. Use this method to purchase Native American and Pearl jewelry items from The Journey Enterprises online shop. Just enter item name/description and price. |
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Ben, Jr. and Denise are busy parents of a growing family. They also serve as volunteers
in various church and community activities, in addition to attending to their growing businesses: The Journey Enterprises, Twelve
Pearls, and recently expanded business to include their own online travel service The Journey Travel. |
Photo
by Native Media. © 2005. Twelve Pearls Jewelry Show These
are some of the many exquisite pieces of jewelry designed and created by Denise. This is a display set up at an
exclusive jewelry show presented Denise and Ben. For more information, or to schedule an exclusive Twelve Pearls Jewelry
Show, CLICK HERE for contact info. Be sure to shop
the online Twelve Pearls catelog to
view individual pieces. |
