LAKE ELMO, MN-The project is the first in United Properties' 120-acre business park, the first in this town. Bremer Financial Corp.'s ownership plans to sell its 30,000-sf service center building in West St. Paul.

DETROIT-David Schreiber earns Michigan Economic Developer of the Year honors for his work in bringing new development projects to Oakland County. He is supervisor of Oakland County's Economic Development Team.

SPOKANE, WA-Stephen Barbieri of WestCoast Hospitality Corp. says the acquisition of the Red Lion chain made 2001 a landmark year for the company. Looking forward, he anticipates 10% to 20% growth in 2002.

TROY, MI-Voters reject a plan to raise property taxes to buy wetland property for about $2.4 million to save it from development. Some city council members say it should now be up to neighbors themselves to buy up wetlands.