OAKLAND, CA-Advancing California's Emerging Technologies may use its $.6.2 million grant to build a 40,000-sf, state-of-the-art laboratory in Oakland's Coliseum redevelopment area.

TEMPE, AZ-Classical Kids Academy commits for seven years to a 10,872-sf retail-style industrial building at 1102 W. Southern Ave. The 35-student charter school gains more space to boost the head count.

ENGLEWOOD, CO-Merger of local firm with Sports Authority to result in the headquarters staying here. Retailer will have 385 stores in 45 states nationwide.

LONDON-Newport Holdings has bought a 51% interest in Brunswick Swansea, which is planning a major leisure scheme in Swansea, South Wales. The scheme will provide a new hotel, bars, restaurants and a car park in the city's Cafi Quarter.