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.

Local PR agency ties the knot

Mark Raper

A deal to be acquired by an out-of-state firm will create an agency with more than 200 employees.

Trading Day: Inside local SEC filings for 7.25.13

A local firm forced to make a filing after an employee in Europe speaks out of turn. A director at a local REIT steps down. And a big new line of credit for a local insurer.

Financial manager pleads guilty to fraud

Charlottesville Federal Courthouse by Flickr user OZinOH

A Richmond finance manager pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to defrauding his rock star client, but the question of exactly how much money was misappropriated remains open.

DealFlow: Local M&A roundup for 7.24.13

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Deals this month for the big firms at Harris Williams and BB&T Capital Markets. Plus local M&A action in banking, automotive and broadcasting.

New products power startup’s growth

SolarMill iPhone

A local solar-based manufacturer is expanding its offerings, which will soon include a sustainably produced iPhone cover.