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.

DealFlow: Local M&A roundup for 9.12.12

Always Be Closing

A community banking deal closed by Scott & Stringfellow. Matrix Capital Markets is churning out closings. And a $250 million deal closed by a local firm.

The R&D Dept.: Local patents for 9.12.12

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A man in Chester has an invention to help you sleep better. Plus another sleep related patent and new innovations from Afton Chemical, IBM and others.

StellarOne has plans for two and three

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One of the biggest banks in the state is now open for business in Richmond, and it’s already looking to add branches.

Trading Day: Inside local SEC filings for 9.6.12

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A Henrico company makes some huge real estate purchases. A Richmond firm closes on a $158 million deal in Europe. And local executives cash out on some big stock options.

Happy hour becomes a billable hour

Musick Robert

Two beer-loving local lawyers are trying to capitalize on the rise of craft breweries across the state.

A second run at the secondhand car market

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A Chesterfield County native has been thinking about vehicle consignment for a third of her life, and now she’s taking on another local startup doing the same thing.

Bank gets a $3M boost

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For the second time in two years, a Midlothian bank is getting a shot in the arm.