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Secretary Pablos Delivers Keynote Address At Hiring Our Heroes Transition Summit At Fort Bliss

"The best place to find qualified workers is right here" 

March 22, 2017
Contact: Sam Taylor
512-463-6116
Secretary Pablos standing at a podium giving an address
Secretary Pablos delivers the keynote address to
the Hiring Our Heroes Transition Summit at Fort Bliss
in El Paso.

EL PASO, TX – Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos today delivered the keynote address at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Hiring Our Heroes Transition Summit at Fort Bliss. The Hiring Our Heroes Transition Summit is a two-day event featuring panel discussions, recruiter training, and networking events for employers, military leaders, and job seekers. Secretary Pablos expressed his deep gratitude to the veterans for their service and highlighted Texas' ongoing commitment to providing ample opportunities for veterans transitioning into the workforce.
 
"The relationship between Fort Bliss and El Paso is extremely unique, and the relationship our community leaders have built to bring more veterans into the workforce is unique as well," Secretary Pablos said. "Companies want to know that a community like El Paso has a talent pipeline that can be relied upon in the present, but also in the future. The best place to find qualified workers is right here - you are already qualified, all we need to do is match your skill set with the right employers. My personal goal is that you all stay right here in the State of Texas."

As of January 1, 2016, new veteran-owned business entities in the State of Texas can qualify for exemptions from certain filing fees through the Secretary of State's Business Filings Division and the Texas franchise tax for the first five years of operation. Since that time, more than 430 new veteran-owned business entities have been formed in the State of Texas.
 
Learn more about benefits for veteran-owned businesses in Texas.

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