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Former Cape Girardeau city manager starting own business
Posted Monday, June 1, 2009, at 6:18 AM<< Previous | Respond | Email link | Next >>
When Doug Leslie retired in late February from his post as Cape Girardeau city manager, he planned -- among other things -- to renew his pilot's license and fly remote control airplanes. By July 1 Leslie plans to sell model airplanes at his new business, Tailwinds RC Hobby Center.
The shop, at 1 South Plaza Way, will sell radio-controlled helicopters, airplanes, boats and related supplies and parts. Leslie said he may eventually expand into model airplanes but plans to concentrate on radio-controlled planes, helicopters and boats for now. Though hours and days of operation aren't set in stone, Leslie hopes to be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Leslie first entertained the idea of opening the business soon after retirement and has taken a class at the Small Business Development Center to develop some expertise in running a small business. Tailwinds RC Hobby Center will be Leslie's first business venture, and he said the sky's the limit for its future. "This is a great lifetime hobby," Leslie said. "We have folks from 8 to 80 who participate, and it's exciting to offer services to the enthusiasts here." |
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