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Charles Baker started garage business for his son in 1980; it has helped 12,500 plus workers

Source: Times of India
Category: Business
Region: General
Published: September 27, 2026 at 17:30

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Charles P. Baker III, who died at 101, co-founded Baker Industries with his wife Louise in 1980 after their son struggled to find suitable work. What began as a two-person garage business grew into a workforce development nonprofit that has hired, trained and mentored more than 12,500 people who faced barriers to employment.

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