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.

A facelift, with hopes of a rent hike

4900 Augusta Ave diptych

A office building’s new owners are betting that a little TLC can help raise the bar in a part of town with aging office buildings and subsequent cheap rent.

Trading Day: Local SEC filings for 9.19.13

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A local firm lands a former Wall Street executive on its board. A California firm is trying again to lure a local REIT’s shareholders. And a Richmond coal company shuts down mines and puts workers in limbo.

Local bank gets a little more shine

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In the tale of two Powhatan banks, one is on the rise while the other has fallen back, according to a popular bank ratings system.

Trading Day: Local SEC filings for 9.12.13

The namesake of a local insurer sells some stock. A Star Scientific director gets a big stock option. And a stock retainer paid to local bank directors.