ST. PAUL, MN-Taxes are more than double those in neighboring states, according to a study, even though Minnesota lawmakers have cut commercial and industrial property tax rates three times since 1997.

NEW YORK CITY-As part of the deal, Cogent will use the NY Global Connectivity Center at 32 Sixth Ave. that Rudin is redeveloping as its local hub site. Cogent plans to expand its four-city base to 14 by the end of the second quarter.

DENVER-Colorado Access is adding more space, more employees come fall when it relocates to Two Denver Highlands in the city's southeast corridor. The 66,800-sf pact is one of the largest leases inked for the sector in quite awhile.

PHOENIX-An office liquidator has leased a 104,000-sf warehouse in west Phoenix, which the company plans to use for office equipment and furniture auctions.