PHILADELPHIA-Although net absorption of industrial space remains negative, overall industrial vacancy in the four suburban counties is 10.5%, and direct vacancy is 9.6%, a range that has held for the past seven quarters.

CHICAGO-Toia Building Property Partnership is the first developer to navigate the department of planning and development's streamlined TIF application process, designed to make the assistance accessible to smaller projects.

DETROIT-A new SmartZone in Oakland County should bring in new businesses, help current companies, provide training area for students and jobs for residents, officials say.

PHILADELPHIA-On Dec. 31, the outgoing governor, who is incoming president of the city Chamber of Commerce, determines whether the state or the city will control the Convention Center. A $464-million expansion hangs in the balance.