ALBION, MI- The Andersons Inc. says the 55-million-gallon ethanol plant will be built at the site of its grain terminal in Albion. The new facility is expected to be operational by September 2006.

DETROIT-Detroit Institute of Arts launches new $180-million capital campaign, in part to pay for completing work on a 32,000-sf expansion. Taubman, the late Josephine F. Ford and Richard A. Manoogian are among the major donors who have contributed a total of $54 million to the DIA's fund-raiser.

DETROIT-The Michigan Gaming Control Board gives a split decision by approving plans for the MotorCity casino expansion, but rejecting the $200 million Greektown casino plan.

DETROIT-The Michigan Gaming Control Board gives a split decision by approving plans for the MotorCity casino expansion, but rejecting the $200-million Greektown casino plan.

DETROIT-Instead of building an entirely new facility, casino officials are opting to expand the existing establishment to include a parking garage, hotel and theater. The renovation will also include a 25,000-sf expansion of the gaming area.

DETROIT-Ford Motor Co. and its largest parts supplier, Visteon Corp., reach a final agreement to transfer 17 major manufacturing facilities from Visteon to Ford. Ford expects to eventually sell most, if not all, of the facilities.

DETROIT-Ford Motor Co. and its largest parts supplier, Visteon Corp., reach a final agreement to transfer 17 major manufacturing facilities from Visteon to Ford. Ford expects to eventually sell most, if not all, of the facilities.

DETROIT-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick names a former Detroit Renaissance economic developer to serve as deputy director of the Detroit Planning and Development Department.