HARTLAND TOWNSHIP, MI-Victory Baptist Church bids $2,000 more than the list price to acquire the 10,000-sf Crouse Building at 3642 Washington St., deemed surplus property by the local school board.

JACKSON, MI-A Community Development Block Grant will provide $750,000 to redevelop Jackson's Armory Arts project, hoping to spur an additional $20 million in investment. The project includes 36 affordable housing units.

ROYAL OAK, MI-William Beaumont Hospital has opened its eight-story South Tower, replacing part of the original facility. Individuals and corporations donated more than $20 million toward the project.

FOWLERVILLE, MI-Meridian Automotive Systems will build a 250,000 sf manufacturing center here, after getting a 12-year property tax break and $2.2 million to help make infrastructure improvements.

HOWELL, MI-City leaders hope new signs around the city will bring new shoppers to their Downtown retail district. The costs include $80,000 for the signs and $30,000 for a consultant.

MARINE CITY, MI-A metal stamping firm is spending $3.6 million on construction and equipment for a 40,000-sf industrial expansion near Marine City.

ANN ARBOR, MI-Denali Development is ready to begin a long-planned 23-unit urban loft condo project after buying the site at 320 E. Liberty St. from developer Ed Shaffran.

BRIGHTON, MI-A new 30,000-sf city hall could be the centerpiece of an $8-million municipal spending plan under consideration in Brighton. Municipal complex improvements and police building expansion also are in the plans.