PHILADELPHIA-A comparison of Pennsylvania business taxes in relation to those of other states, conducted by Harrisburg, PA-based Keystone Research Center, disputes business-sponsored studies aimed at reducing state business taxes. KRC recommends holding off a planned phase-out of $1 billion in business taxes.

STUART, VA-Elastic product maker Narroflex Inc. opts to remain in its Patrick County facility and will expand and renovate the structure in a $9 million endeavor. The company was considering moving the operation to North Carolina, a move that would have cost the area 245 jobs.

DALLAS-It's time to get serious about finding more land in southern Dallas, says Tal Hicks, president of Hillwood Investment Properties. The newest lease takes Hillwood's open space to 65,625 sf in its Pinnacle Park buildings.

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL-New York real estate tycoon Donald Trump leant his name to the $600 million Trump Grande Ocean Resort and Residences being developed by Dezer Development for a $4 million fee, but now he's ready to become a full-fledged partner in the project.