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Last updated: 8:49 p.m.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

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Moving business began with 1 job, borrowed truck

BY SCOTT PASKE, Eagle correspondent Today at 1:33 a.m.

Humble beginnings can be defined many ways. For Jim Towey, the basic ingredients were a borrowed 14-foot truck, a hand-painted sign and a single assignment.

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YRC, Teamsters reach tentative deal on concessions Today at 11:47 a.m.
Manufacturing plant to open in Wichita, plans 100 jobs Today at 10:18 a.m.
Dillon Fuel Center coming to 13th and West Today at 11:18 a.m.
Consultant selection for downtown begins today Today at 1:13 p.m.
Hesston company to lay off 154 more workers Today at 8:52 a.m.
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Aviation

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Banking

Treasury to debut bad-mortgage purchase plans Today at 7:24 a.m.
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Changes in banking industry will hit smaller banks, says professor July 2 at 1:33 a.m.

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SEC calls for Calif. IOUs treated as securities Today at 7:33 p.m.
Jobless claims indicate economy remains weak Today at 3:33 p.m.
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Energy

Poll measures energy awareness July 2 at 6:43 a.m.
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Health Care

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Retail

Shoppers seeking value in private-label brands July 7 at 6:41 a.m.
Car sales slump shows signs of leveling off July 2 at 1:33 a.m.
QuikTrip slates store near 37th and Ridge June 30 at 10:36 a.m.

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Small Business

Moving business began with 1 job, borrowed truck Today at 1:33 a.m.
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On the Nightstand

Books guide job hunt, other career moves Today at 1:33 a.m.
Idea to 'rethink' business is hardly new July 2 at 1:33 a.m.
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