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.

Food service giant plans IPO

After going private in 2008, a Goochland distribution company is taking the first steps toward a second IPO. A public launch would put it on level with some of Richmond’s largest corporations.

Golf club readies revamped course

After a summer of renovations, a local club is shooting for a late September opening of its full course.

Eagle Construction boss departs

A longtime head of one of Richmond’s biggest homebuilders has stepped down from his position.

Trading Day: Local SEC filings for 9.4.14

Two local executives resign, including a CEO. A bankrupt local company will pay a consultant $60,000 a month. Another CEO sells off $4M in stock in a busy week for insider filings.

Union banks on the Hokies

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Richmond’s biggest bank is betting on college sports and academics to bolster its brand in the western part of the state.

Summer School: Gary LeClair, LeClairRyan

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Gary LeClair, co-founder of law firm LeClairRyan, recalls his high school summer unloading railroad cars and assembling windows in a New Jersey factory in the fourth installment of BizSense’s Summer School video series.