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Lights, camera, Richmond

Michael Schwartz September 1, 2010 0

A made for TV movie will be filmed in Richmond starting this month.

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That’s worth a champagne toast

Michael Schwartz September 1, 2010 6

A local restaurant bought its independence yesterday and avoided becoming a victim of Justin French’s legal and financial problems. After shedding a few tears of joy, the owners poured champagne for themselves.

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Investor finds coal in his stocking, not in his portfolio

Michael Schwartz August 31, 2010 11

It didn’t take a local ophthalmologist long to start second-guessing his $800,000 investment in a fledgling Appalachian coal mining operation. And now he has filed a lawsuit to try and recover his money

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New life at Richbrau – sort of

Michael Schwartz August 30, 2010 0

There isn’t a new tenant for the former Richbrau brewery/pub yet, but neighboring business has taken advantage of the prime Cary Street exposure.

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Bank’s troubles haunt new owner

Michael Schwartz August 27, 2010 3

Why regulators won’t let a profitable, well-capitalized bank holding company throw its shareholders a bone.

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Finally, Zipcar is in Richmond

Michael Schwartz August 26, 2010 4

BizSense for years has been wondering when Zipcar would finally set up shop in Richmond

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REIT hungry for more deals

Michael Schwartz August 26, 2010 1

A Richmond-based real estate fund has gone on a buying binge lately and wants to raise another $2 billion to keep gobbling up more property.

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Trading Day: Inside the SEC filings for local companies

Michael Schwartz August 26, 2010 0

After missing the original deadline for filing its second quarter financial results, Village reported net income of $460,000 for the quarter, compared with a $1.7 million loss in the same period last year. Also,

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‘We have everything to lose’

Michael Schwartz August 25, 2010 6

Justin French’s foreclosure drama leaves new restaurant in the lurch

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