DETROIT-Tax abatements and assistance from Oakland County bring nearly $40 million in new development and expansion projects in Auburn Hills and Bloomfield Hills. The largest project is an 81,000-sf build-to-suit.

ATLANTA-The Birmingham, AL-based retailer plans to sell specialty skin care and other household products from the 132-year-old, London-based merchant in Saks Fifth Avenue stores in Miami, Las Vegas, Houston, San Francisco, Chicago and Tysons Corner, VA.

ATLANTA-The Nashville, TN-based owner/operator of privately owned prisons has seven one-year renewal options for housing 1,500 inmates at its McRae, GA facility. Revenue is expected to start flowing in the fourth quarter of this year.

FORT WORTH-Todd Burnette marks his second day on the job as senior vice president and leader of Staubach's first Fort Worth office. The team will focus on his specialty, industrial. Staubach also hires a real estate newcomer as COO of retail services.