A local company sets the date for its shareholders to vote on a major merger. A local REIT keeps gobbling up apartments. And Star Scientific cuts a deal for some of its technology.
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.
Golf course lands in the hands of pros
Independence Golf Club was sold last week in a deal that moves the 12-year-old Midlothian course under the wing of a company with decades of experience in the sports management business.
Board member quits amid strategy standoff
Tensions appear to be rising in a local boardroom.
In bid to update, bank stakes out new turf
Two out-of-town banks duking it out at Libbie and Patterson avenues might soon have a local contender stepping into the ring.
Trading Day: Local SEC filings for 10.3.13
A local REIT buys two more apartment complexes on its path toward an IPO. A big money line of credit for a local firm. And some insiders buying and selling.
Banks tie the knot in acquisition deal
Having struggled to fully recover after the recession, a local bank is finally in the arms of its white knight.
As firm loses contract, local workers catch a break
A large engineering and construction firm is cutting loose dozens of employees in Richmond as a major contract changes hands. But there’s likely good news for many of the workers.
Thirsty Richmonders hit new watering hole
A steady stream of faithful fans of the Richmond beer scene made the 30-mile trek Saturday to tap the area’s newest brewery.
Henrico company files for bankruptcy
Short on cash and with debts mounting, an Eastern Henrico firm this week filed for Chapter 11.
Midlothian golf course reportedly for sale
A local golf course might soon be under new ownership.