CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI-A new chain of stores says it plans as many as 24 Michigan locations in 2005, catering to buyers and sellers using the eBay internet auction site.

DETROIT-The state of Michigan is forced to go with an offer from Sam Danou, the second-highest bidder, after Boji Group L.L.C. backs away from its $12.5-million offer for the 620,000-sf CBD office building.

GREENVILLE, MI-An existing industrial park is declared a tax-free Renaissance Zone in response to a decision by Electrolux to close a plant in the Greenville Industrial Park and relocate operations to Mexico.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI-The deal is the largest of recent industrial leases here. General Ventures LLC takes 9,705 sf at 6400 Sterling Dr. North.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI-A study by the US Department of Commerce and Taubman Centers Inc. says 16.8 million foreign visitors hit US malls in 2003. That's 87% of the total international tourist market.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI-The former 28,000-sf clubhouse at the Partridge Creek golf course will soon house the Italian American Cultural Center, say organization leaders, who sold their 90,000-sf building in Warren.

BROOKLYN, MI-The Michigan International Speedway is getting a major upgrade in the largest renovation in its 37-year history. Completion is expected by June's Nascar Nextel Cup Series event.

WAYNE, MI-Ford is expanding its Michigan Truck Plant here as part of a decade-long effort to producing more vehicles in a shorter amount of time.