GRAND RAPIDS, MI-Carrier Hotels USA is more closely focusing on its mission-build Internet connectivity centers, which is reflected in its name change to Convergency Centers Corp.

SOUTHFIELD, MI-DoubleTree hotel will become Embassy Guest Suites after $5.5 million renovation. Hilton gets Cleveland Marriott East property.

LIVONIA, MI-Tool and die manufacturer to renovate existing facility in Wixom.

DETROIT-Apartment market report forecasts area rent rises of as much as 4.5% over the next year. Apartment completions, after falling 33% last year, are expected to rise by 10% this year.

BLOMMFIELD HILLS, MI-Danto Investments puts $3 million into office building. Colliers is seeking tenants.

DETROIT-Performing arts school gets cancelled after shift in Detroit Public Schools priorities.

DETROIT- Mega-mall developer will bring in retailers to Detroit landmark, which is undergoing a $500-million redevelopment. Taubman is also being contracted to bring in retailers to the proposed River East project, which will be located east of the Renaissance Center and will house GM employees.

SOUTHFIELD, MI-Atto Construction is working with the city to build retail and offices space on an old site.