FRASER, MI-Mayor Marilyn Lane recently convened a meeting of city leaders in an effort to promote development in her community.

BIRMINGHAM, MI-The Wabeek Building, a landmark in Birmingham, has been sold in a deal worth about $10 million.

TROY, MI-In a deal arranged by Friedman Real Estate, an Italian restraurant is taking the spot here formerly occupied by a Mexican restaurant.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI-A plan to build a connector road in front of a movie theater complex may be the key to a decision on a new office complex here.

PONTIAC, MI-General Motors says it's moving more work to Warren, leaving a facility in Pontiac empty. The building has been used by GM as a warehouse for about 15 years.

DETROIT-Mayors and governors from around the country are interested in talking with metro area philanthropist Robert Thompson as he spends most of 2004 deciding how best to spend $200 million of charity money.

DETROIT-In a trend that might bode well for the local real estate market, Michigan again ranks top in the country in terms of new business expansions.

BATTLE CREEK, MI-An industrial building in excess of 300,000 sf in Battle Creek has been sold to a developer. At the same time, more than 100,000 sf in the building has been leased to a new tenant.