DETROIT-It may take $300 million to add 300,000 sf to convention center, says Detroit Civic Center director Lou Pavledes, who realizes that city council and gubernatorial elections are coming up this year and next.

DETROIT-Jeffrey Shell, Joseph Rosenberg and Jeffrey Buckler are recognized for their 2000 performances by Cushman & Wakefield's office here. Shell's financial services team closes deals worth more than $575 million.

DETROIT-A public-private partnership is assisting colleges in obtaining grants to open

SOUTHFIELD, MI-The REIT manages more than $42.2 million of real estate assets, with a business center branch here as well as full-service regional branches in Southfield, Birmingham and Grosse Pointe Woods.

ROYAL OAK, MI-The suburban city buys back a 4.2-acre parcel at the city's entrance while casting its net for a high-profile project. City officials have been trying to develop the property for 15 years.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI-The brokerage firm moves almost $25 million worth of multifamily complexes in three months, including two deals each in Grand Rapids and Lansing. The 176-unit Hidden Valley Apartments sell for $10.9-million.

DETROIT-Bank One ranks the Motor City as one of nation's suffering markets for sales and new home construction. The bank's report explains the Motor City is hurt by downsizing in the automotive sector.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI-The creative financing firm founded in 2000 by Paul Tobias and James Weissenbom thinks its found a niche in Detroit area. The new business takes 3,000 sf at 38710 Woodward Avenue here.