ORANGE COUNTY-A recent study of Orange County hotels reports that occupancies are on the rise, up 6.5% in 2000 from 1999.

NEWARK-The integrated communications provider has signed a lease for 56,000 sf at 1100 Raymond Blvd. Location will serve as a switch site and data center.

MINNEAPOLIS-Crystal Court and its retail businesses are closed for the day after a man jumping from the top of the tallest building Downtown.

AURORA, CO-Graebel Cos. former headquarters has a new owner, who has paid about $6.3 million to be part of the neighborhood where it does business. Continued company growth could signal an expansion on the 26-acre site.