A self-proclaimed worker bee at the Richmond Fed posts a four-page diatribe online.
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Bank closes a branch, readies capital campaign
As it works its way through a turnaround plan with regulators, a Richmond-based bank closes one of its two branches.
Three lawyers jump ship after hours for rival firm
Three lawyers needed some late-night packing to gather their possessions before moving across town to another law firm.
Trading Day: Inside the SEC filings for 7.1.10
There wasn’t a lot of buying and selling going on last week among the head honchos at local public companies. But Universal Corp.filed a proxy statement, which means they disclosed CEO pay, and despite the recession, compensation was up for the bosses.
100-year-old banks brought under new Union brand
Those billboards that ask, “Is it so wrong to love a bank?” may expanding their reach even further in Virginia.
VCU, Children’s Hospital to talk more about joint operations
Virginia Commonwealth University said today that VCU Health System and Children’s Hospital will meet with employees of the two organizations Wednesday to discuss the possibility of merging their operations. The two sides announced in March that they were in formal talks to explore the prospect of joint operations under the VCU Health System umbrella. The… Read more »
Bank gets green light to move forward with capital raise
Central Virginia Bankshares received shareholder approval last week to move forward to the next phase of raising $15 million in fresh capital.
MWV Land: Real estate for hunters
MeadWestvaco site sells massive parcels of land for hunting and other recreational uses
Local firm lands BP claims work
At least a small chunk of the billions of dollars BP has set aside to pay claims for the gulf oil spill will make its way to Richmond.
Homearama comes back to Richmond
After a 16-year hiatus, a new home extravaganza meant to entice buyers is back in town.