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Your Daily Journal of Lowcountry business news Click here to view this message in a browser window. Share with a friend: TODAY'S HEADLINES  |  July 9, 2021 Vermont company acquires North Charleston RV dealership Pete's RV Center assumed ownership of The Trail Center as of July 1. This is Pete's first Southeast location. The Trail Center on Dorchester Road has a long history in the Lowcountry, founded in 1966 by Fred Curtis, and later owned by Gloria Morgan. Breeze Airways expands flights to 5 more cities The new venture by Jet Blue founder David Neeleman launched in May in Charleston, and already is adding five more connections as part of the airline's continuous rollout of non-stop routes. Event to connect entrepreneurs to federal funding sources The 2021 National SBIR week, to be held online July 19-23, will connect small business owners with the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. First Solar invests $11M in underserved communities First Solar Inc., an Arizona-based solar technology company with a new Greer distribution center and a presence across the state, is investing $11 million in efforts to bridge racial gaps in health, wealth and opportunity and revitalize communities across the Southeast. 2021 Roaring Twenties nominations open for businesses SC Biz News is accepting nominations for the Roaring Twenties, an annual event honoring the state's high-growth companies. Get your news out faster We now have online submission forms for your press releases: General press releases, People in the News and Biz Digest items Charleston Under Construction Join our lists, or update your company's listing Hot Properties On the Menu (check Yes! This belongs in On the Menu) Helping Out (check Yes! This belongs in Helping Out) Fashion Plate (check Yes! This belongs in Fashion Plate) Submissions may also be published on our CRBJ Biz Wire. Digital edition of Business Journal Please click for a digital edition of the latest edition of the Business Journal, and let us know how we can be of service to you and your business as our community works together to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Please email with any questions or suggestions. Get all the business news delivered to your inbox: From the Lowcountry, the Midlands, the Upstate and across South Carolina. And check out CRBJ Biz Wire and the daily Tip Sheet for the latest unfiltered content. Subscribe to our print editions. Connect with us: SC Biz News 1802 Dayton Street, Suite 101, North Charleston, SC 29405 Unsubscribe/manage the emails you receive from us