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October 29, 2026
B2B Stories

Business Compromise Honors an Augusta legend

The Godfather of Soul’s daughter feels vindicated after a decision on a new name for the Augusta Entertainment Complex, which includes the Bell Auditorium and a new arena under construction. The new name will recognize Augusta’s connection to the Hardest Working Man in Show Biz. The Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority has voted unanimously to change the name to the James Brown Entertainment Complex.  Deanna Brown Thomas, Brown’s daughter who fought for more than a year to preserve his name, posted a reaction on her Facebook page. “The Augusta Coliseum Authority

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Dana Lynn McIntyre and Neil Gordon October 29, 2026 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Barbershop closes and sweet shop set to open

A modern bakery is replacing a longtime cash-only barbershop in Martinez. Russell’s Corner Barber Shop had been next to McDonald’s at the corner of Washington Road and Davis for more than 35 years. Soon, the Suga’ Buzz Bakery will open there. The owners spent almost 20 years perfecting thousands of cakes from a home kitchen, while selling them at local venues. She posted in a Columbia County FB group that she’ll invite a few other entrepreneurs to share her space. Expect old-fashioned, custom cakes with edible decorations and personal service.

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Neil Gordon October 29, 2026 No Comments
B2B Stories

Lessons from the “Little Guys”: How You Can Win Against the Better-Resourced Businesses

Even though the Braves were eliminated by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series on October 7, there is a compelling story about the two teams remaining in the World Series: the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays. Lean and mean, scrappy teams we can learn from at our companies and organizations in the CSRA. Both the Brewers and the Rays are considered “small market” teams in MLB because they are located in cities smaller than those where other MLB franchises are located, limiting their ability to

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Dr. Rick Franza, Professor, AU Hull College of Business October 29, 2026 No Comments