MINNEAPOLIS-Greiner Construction has begun the project at the Pillsbury Tower in Downtown. The Minneapolis construction firm also hires Ron Grouws as a project superintendent.

OVERLAND PARK, KS-The commercial real estate loan serving company will lease 133,000 sf of office space at the suburban office campus beginning in July, moving from 210 W. 10th St. in Kansas City.

MINNEAPOLIS-Louise Dickmeyer's economic development background is the key reason for her replacing outgoing chief executive David Jennings, who becomes chief operating officer for the Minneapolis Public School system.

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN-In addition to signing the new store deals with two existing franchisees, the barbeque chain is also selling four restaurants to the franchisees for a total of $3.7 million, as part of an effort to 'seed' their territories.

CHASKA, MN-Is the fourth try the charm? Homeless shelter founder Mary Jo

MINNEAPOLIS-Minnesota Construction Association Member of the Year Richard Copeland has built the largest African-American-owned construction company in Minnesota, recently winning a $19-million contract at Fort McCoy, WI.

MINNEAPOLIS-After selling its technology unit, Stonehaven says it will work on filling up and possibly expanding its real estate portfolio. Its four properties total 129,000 sf and are 83% occupied.

MADISON, WI- Construction and real estate services specialist Todd Carpenter is a 15-year accounting veteran, including four at Virchow, Krause & Co., the 14th largest CPA and consulting firm in the nation.