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Q&A: Tim Gardner, owner of recycled clothing store Xs Threadz

BILL MCKEOWN

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Tim and Cathy Gardner plan to open their recycled clothing store, Xs Threadz, on Nov. 13 in University Village Colorado, the new shopping center on North Nevada Avenue. The store will be managed by the couple’s 21-year-old daughter, Ali... Full story

Some fear city cuts could stunt growth in Colorado Springs

RICH LADEN

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This week, in the wake of city voters’ overwhelming rejection of a property tax rate increase, the Colorado Springs City Council will begin the task of deciding how to close an estimated $28.9 million shortfall in its 2010 budget.Layoffs, wage... Full story

Power line project spurs fight over route in southern Colorado

R. SCOTT RAPPOLD

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LA VETA• This tranquil, snow-covered hillside is where Larry Morgan’s parents, brother and cousin are buried. Near old La Veta Pass in rural Huerfano County, it’s where the family has bonfires at Christmas, where the kids sled,... Full story

Broadmoor wins 5 diamonds again for both hotel and restaurant

ANDREW WINEKE

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The Broadmoor hotel on Friday was awarded a five-diamond rating from AAA for the 34th consecutive year, while The Penrose Room at The Broadmoor earned its third five-diamond rating. John Washko, The Broadmoor’s vice president for sales and... Full story

New center helps businesses with government contracts

By Andrew Wineke, The Gazette

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Businesses in Colorado have a new partner in pursuing government contracts. The state’s new Procurement Technical Assistance Center officially opens Monday in Colorado Springs. Dave Csintyan, president and CEO of the Greater Colorado Springs... Full story

Local businesses recognized for community contributions

RICH LADEN

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Good work doesn’t necessarily come to a halt because of a bad economy. Eighteen employers, non-profits, governments and individuals were recognized Thursday for their contributions to the local business community by the Colorado Springs... Full story

Woodland Park bank offers new way to pay merchants through cell phones

WAYNE HEILMAN

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“Cash, credit card or cell phone?” That’s what nearly three dozen merchants in Woodland Park are asking their customers as part of a trailblazing 3-week-old program designed to reward residents of the Teller County city who shop... Full story

USAA expands its eligibility to any honorably discharged veteran

WAYNE HEILMAN

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Financial services giant USAA on Thursday doubled its base of potential members by expanding its eligibility to include any honorably discharged veteran and his or her family members, the biggest expansion in the 87-year-old organization’s... Full story

Utilities officials still studying ratepayer impact of Issue 300

R. SCOTT RAPPOLD

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Colorado Springs Utilities officials said Wednesday they still are determining when rate-payers will see an impact from Issue 300. The Douglas Bruce-sponsored ballot measure requires payments in lieu of taxes to the city to be phased out over eight... Full story

With two months to go in 2009, foreclosures already have set a record

RICH LADEN

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Records are meant to be broken, but here’s one mark nobody wanted to see eclipsed. El Paso County recorded its 4,603rd foreclosure notice today, surpassing last year’s record total of 4,602, according to County Public Trustee Tom... Full story

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