It was another busy year for the local golf industry and we sprinkled in some recaps of other fitness and recreation stories.
Michael Schwartz
Richmond banking recap for 2023: Atlantic Union, VACU in the spotlight
In a year when rising interest rates kept the banking industry on its toes, two of Richmond’s biggest financial institutions in particular grabbed repeated headlines.
VACU closes merger with Charlottesville credit union
One of Richmond’s biggest financial institutions has closed out the year by taking a small Charlottesville credit union under its wing.
With first local branch in the works, First National Bank eyes a second in Short Pump
As it awaits construction of its first Richmond-area branch near Willow Lawn, the $45 billion Pennsylvania-based bank has already scouted out a second location in the region.
CCV, Dominion Energy pulling out of annual PGA tourney in Richmond after 2025
The decision came as a surprise to the PGA, as both CCV and Dominion had signed on for the tournament through 2029.
Atlantic Union to pay $6M to settle CFPB overdraft claims
Richmond’s biggest bank agreed to pay $1.5 million in penalties and repay at least $5 million to affected customers to settle charges that it illegally enrolled thousands in checking account overdraft programs without proper disclosures.
Updated: Richmond-based education company Great Minds laying off dozens
The company, which keeps its Richmond headquarters is in a redeveloped building within the Sauer Center development, said the affected employees will be cut on Dec. 31.
FBI helping Stuart Siegel recover assets from theft by his now-deceased assistant
Ten months after his longtime personal assistant died under mysterious circumstances, the well-known Richmond businessman is beginning to get some answers about the more than $1 million he claims she stole from him.
Regency looks to be next stop for Chase Bank’s Richmond branch building streak
It’s been nearly a decade since a bank operated on the grounds of the western Henrico mall. That may soon change.
‘It’s just bows’: Success of local cheerleader bow maker surprises even its owner
“My initial investment was maybe $250. I told my husband the first year, ‘Wouldn’t it be funny if I made $1,000?’ It really just all started as kind of a joke,” said Brady Zizzo.