TROY, MI-The state grant comes just as the Technology Center prepares to break ground on a $1.9-million headquarters on Big Beaver Road, between John R and Rochester roads.

LENOX TOWNSHIP, MI-Macomb Community College plans a police and fire academy believed to be unique to the Great Lakes region, if not the US. A county board committee will vote on a land deal this week.

MILWAUKEE-Malan Realty Investors continues its liquidation process by selling a 117,790-sf property in the city for approximately $2.6 million.

DETROIT-Motel chain Red Roof Inns says it has plans to renovate 12 of its Detroit area properties, part of the company's ongoing upgrade of its properties in various parts of the country.

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI-A local advertising agency has moved to larger quarters in Farmington Hills. It's taking 25,000 sf near 12 Mile Road.

SAGINAW, MI-Recently, three popular night spots in the Bay City and Saginaw area closed suddenly, and they may be up for sale.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI-Meijer's plans call for five stores in 2004, as it continues to battle the behemoth Wal-Mart. Major design renovations are also under way at most of the chain's existing stores.

DETROIT-Detroit's plan to renovate the old Michigan Central Depot into a new police headquarters will cost more than $100 million--but require no tax increase, the mayor says.