A 40-year-old, 176-room Richmond hotel is getting a facelift.
Boulevard hotel freshens up its facade
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 banks’ recent ratings are a mixed bag
Village Bank improved its standing in the fourth quarter, according to a firm that rates all federally insured financial institutions, after being among the lowest rated banks in the state for several periods. But another local bank took a step backward.
Trading Day: Inside local SEC filings for 3.14.13
A director is leaving a local board. A California firm takes another shot at the shareholders of a local REIT. Several large insider sales this week. And a huge tobacco settlement moves forward.
Local REIT’s funds under SEC scrutiny
Four of downtown-based Apple REIT’s funds are being looked at by the SEC for issues related to the “adequacy of certain disclosures” in their regulatory filings.
Firm gets new name to go with new owner
Less than three years after it came on the scene, a Richmond firm’s name has gone into the history books.
Markel makes $9.5 million cash withdrawal
The local insurer, which is in the midst of a $3 billion acquisition, continues to unload its stake in Richmond’s biggest bank.
Snagajob CEO cites résumé in job change
Shawn Boyer says the company needs someone with IPO experience, which one analyst says could hint at a sale.
After sale, golf course seeks black
A local golf course has a new owner and is in search of a profit.
Sit. Stay. Invest. Good boy!
A fast-growing Richmond pet supply company got itself a big green treat.
Credit union works all-cash deal for branch
Connects Federal Credit Union has moved in on a big bank’s territory.