VCU may have toppled the Kansas Jayhawks, but Kansas City, Kan. vanquished Richmond and 1,100 other localities in the battle over Google Fiber. According to several news reports this week, Kansas City has been chosen as the test spot for Google’s Fiber for Communities, an experimental broadband network that would deliver data at speeds of… Read more »
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.
What’s another 15 days?
Franklin Federal Savings Bank’s plan to become publicly traded is almost complete, minus one minor speed bump.
Developer details Dogwood’s unraveling
Bob Hanratta wants to clear the air regarding allegations made by unhappy residents of the Villas at Dogwood.
Trading Day: Inside the SEC filings for 3.31.2011
Dominion shines a light on the big pay days for its top execs, insiders at a local drug maker going on a buying spree and a local bank names a CFO.
Let the capital-raising begin
One of Richmond’s newest banks has set the price on its public stock offering.
The R&D Dept.: Patents for 3.30.11
A smorgasbord of patents this week including an invention to help select health insurance plans, a proposed patent for a drink maker, some high-tech gloves and a some sort of explosive-related device.
That new bank smell
Richmond’s biggest local bank recently opened its newest branch, which, in a break from recent trends, was built from scratch.
Q&A: Globe-trotting with Gary Rogliano
The NRI chairman and CEO is racking up the miles and closing deals on coal mining development sites.
Boxwood expands in Shockoe
The Richmond-based private equity firm recently leased 2,000 square feet in Shockoe Slip above the Irish bar Sine to house more employees for its various businesses.
Bracket Buster, USA
Office bracket pools have been turned upside down thanks to the University of Richmond and VCU’s run to the Sweet Sixteen. Some great statistics from ESPN show just how unlikely of a run this has been for Richmond’s new favorite sports teams and just how bad it has been for bracket pickers. Of the 5.9… Read more »