OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, MI-The vote is one of many throughout Southeast Michigan, and the nation, that will fund community chests to buy properties before they can be developed for commercial or residential use.

DETROIT-The alliance between three universities, the Michigan Economic Development Corp., Ardesta and Integrated Sensing Systems will encourage additional investment in microsystem technology.

DETROIT-A 52,000-sf laboratory at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, TN will house high-end computer equipment, to be run

SOUTHFIELD, MI-Young but aggressive Signature Associates - ONCOR International picks up six assignments from Detroit to Mt. Clemens, ranging from an 80,000-sf retail center in Novi to a 12,000-sf center in Berkley.

SOUTHFIELD, MI-The East Michigan division of Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bancorp moves into

ROMEO, MI-The village eyes property in nearby Washington Township for a possible Taubman Centers Inc. mega mall. It would be able to recoup taxes to pay for water and sewer, as well as provide police and fire protection.

DETROIT-Three casinos are playing the waiting game. The would-be operators of MGM Detroit are frustrated at the lack of movement on plans, which isn't expected to get any better until after city elections.

LIVONIA, MI-A new industrial project on 120 acres will provide the first build-to-suit land the city has seen in many years. City officials want the former Delphi Automotive Systems plant designated a brownfield.