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.

Topgolf to begin construction in Henrico; land deal still pending

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Six months after it earned a green light from Henrico County and with its competitor well underway on a location in Goochland, a chain of high-tech golf driving ranges appears ready to dig in on its first Richmond-area venue.

Insurer winding down in Innsbrook

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A large insurance company is shutting down operations of its main Virginia brand and will close its 52-person office in Innsbrook.

Thalhimer sues Cherry Bekaert over MGT losses, seeks $28M

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Local real estate giant Thalhimer is pointing a finger at a major Richmond accounting firm for not catching the financial issues and fraud that preceded the collapse of its general contracting arm, MGT Construction.

5 O’Clock Belles: Behind the scenes at River City Roll

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Enjoy this slideshow of the jovial crowd of 150 Richmond businesswomen who rolled into the city’s newest bowling alley last week for the latest installment of Richmond BizSense’s women’s-only networking series.

$2M in renovations underway at Southside country club

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Not dwelling on the odd weather this year that has made the golf course business a tough slog, one local country club is full steam ahead with a round of upgrades to its facilities.

Accounting firm entangled in Thalhimer lawsuit

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Cherry Bekaert accounting firm was added as a defendant and is being sued for malpractice in a case that involves alleged depletion of Thalhimer’s ESOP.