Michael Schwartz

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Trading Day: Local SEC filings for 6.12.14

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A $15,000 a month consulting gig for the former president of a local Fortune 500. Two members of the Gottwald family increase their stake in a Richmond firm. And a Glen Allen bank fully buys its way out of TARP.

Timeshare / resort firm files Chapter 11

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A Richmond-based company which has developed a resort in the Bahamas, filed for bankruptcy earlier this week. It owes millions to several local organizations, and its total debts could add up to as much as $50 million.

Richmond lands six on Fortune 500

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The usual gang of companies represented the Richmond market in the latest Fortune 500 list, released Monday by Fortune magazine.

Bank deals heating up for summer

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Feeling confident after a $50 million capital raise, a local bank has lined up an acquisition in Hampton Roads. And it’s the second purchase announced by an area bank in recent weeks.

Trading Day: Local SEC filings for 5.29.14

A sweet parting pay package for a Star Scientific exec. A member of the Gottwald clan makes a stock purchase in a local firm. And a local bank discloses its plan to finally get out of TARP.

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A local credit union was shut down last week by regulators after it was deemed insolvent and beyond repair.

Downtown REIT marches on despite new lawsuits

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So far the suits have been minor obstacles as Apple REIT Cos. builds a hotel in Shockoe Slip and looks to potentially list shares of its Apple Hospitality REIT on a public stock market.