An FDIC report shows that many locally based banks saw their local deposit base increase in the past year but watched their share of the total market decrease thanks to Bank of America’s growth.
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The death of the white pages?
The Internet may have killed the white pages.
More trouble for Tomac
More of a Midlothian home builder’s lots go into foreclosure.
Bank tries to clean up French’s mess
The lender on two real estate projects left unfinished by developer Justin French might take matters into its own hands. But a current FBI investigation is making it hard for the bank to find out what exactly happened.
Va. Business Bank starts on Plan C
After announcing its intentions last month to raise $20 million in capital and undergo a fundamental shift in strategy, a troubled bank says it is now considering other options. And the future of its head is in question.
Trading Day: Inside local SEC filings for 10.6.10
Tons of executives get stock grants, including a CarMax vice president who sold options for a $1.3 million profit.
The R&D Dept.: Local patents
Some technical stuff this week, including a genetic marker from a VCU lab and some materials processes. And a drinking game innovation for “Beer Pong.”
The waiting game
A Midlothian-based bank will have to wait a few more months to close on much-needed new capital, and the share price of that deal is dropping.
Little comfort in nonprofit shakeup
A leadership change at the top of a local nonprofit is causing a commotion among its supporters.
Sheltering Arms expands its reach
Sheltering Arms announced yesterday its acquisition of a local sports injury therapist to add to its rapidly expanding bottom line.