DALLAS-Cushman & Wakefield Inc. has named its long-time Texas star, Robert T. Edge, to a vice-chairman post. Edge, a man in-the-know, says it's time lenders forget the past and ease up on pre-leasing requirements for new projects so Texas can go about its business.

DALLAS-Qwest Communications, a telecommunications giant, and rising star Sphera Optical Networks join the tenant clique at Dallas ComCenter. Both firms are taking 10-year leases at the CBD telecom hotel.

ORANGE COUNTY, CA-LeadersOnline Inc., an Internet-based, global executive search firm, is moving its corporate headquarters to Aliso Viejo early next year.<p>

DENVER-The city's southwest submarket is no longer a dark horse in the development race. It's clearly emerging as a hotspot, says a Cushman &amp; Wakefield Inc. broker who has just completed an analysis of the region.