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Three Colorado Springs startup companies lit a spark for innovation as their businesses each earned $45,000 Torch Grants this week.

At 25, Doug Palmer is the deputy director of regional partnership at El Pomar Foundation, which provides grants for arts and culture, civic and community initiatives, education, and health and human services.  Palmer started with El Pomar as a fellow in 2018, and stepped into his new role in January 2021. He works with local council members and community leaders across the state to advise El Pomar Foundation trustees.  “I am motivated by the opportunity to learn and that’s what I think is most exciting about my position,” Palmer said. “[I enjoy] the opportunity to me...