Michael Schwartz

Michael Schwartz is the editor of Richmond BizSense, and covers banking, lawsuits, finance, M&A and golf. He can be reached at [email protected] or 804-855-1037.

C&F Bank to buy Central Virginia Bank

CVB HQ

Not to be outdone by a major announcement from its largest local rival, C&F Bank and its parent company announced a deal of its own late Monday.

Union deal to create mega Va. bank

Union First Market Bank headquarters

Union First Market Bank’s acquisition of StellarOne will create the largest community bank in the state since the days of Central Fidelity and Signet.

Water sports park plan hits choppy water

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If Doug Hackman gets his way, water skiers will be zooming around a new park in Chesterfield County by April. But first he has to get past the county government.

Media General set to expand its reach

Media General HQ

The company’s planned merger with a private Nashville firm would bring 12 TV stations, including one in Richmond, into its fold.

DealFlow: Investment banking roundup for 6.5.13

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Big money closings this month from Cary Street Partners, Harris Williams, BB&T Capital Markets, including deals for an Irish bar operator, several REITs, local accounting firms and more.