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Military modern: New luxury hotel and events center pays homage to the Air Force Academy
Walking through the new Hotel Polaris, it’s not hard to recognize the ties that the new luxury hotel on North Gate Boulevard ...
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Cleans up nicely: After a troubled past, Claudia Contreras looks to fix life’s messes
Karin Zeitvogel Claudia Contreras’ life was at a crossroads. Born in the United States to Mexican parents, her childhood had been marred by violence, abuse and repeated stints in prison. At 21, she ...
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Hiring heroes: Benefits of hiring a veteran for open roles in your business
Special to the CSBJ “I avoid hiring veterans because they seem to feel entitled to being hired just because we’re both veterans.” This statement from a fellow veteran, who is a business owner here in ...
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The Colonel: Robert McLaughlin, executive director of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, on the transition from military to corporate life
With five military bases calling the area home, El Paso County has more installations than any other county in the U.S. Many of the men and women in the service stick around the area as they ease back ...
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Boots to business: Veterans Business Outreach Center provides business resources for transitioning service members
Veteran La’Kamaro Johnson, owner of Second Chance Mobile Mechanic, with his van. Credit: Andrew Rogers According to the Small Business Administration, the state of Colorado is home to more than 48,000 ...