DALLAS-A recent wave of promotions and new hires has come down the pike for metroplex corporations. WorkPlaceUSA takes the lead in the number of management shifts, promoting four to VP roles.

KANSAS CITY-Upgraded police and fire stations, creation of light rail and an expanded zoo are among the issues facing city and civic leaders, says Mayor Kay Barnes at the first of several public forums.

NEW YORK CITY-Lend Lease initiated a European Fund to tap the foreign market six weeks ago, but only now has opted to go public with the news and shares exclusively with GlobeSt.com a look at its earliest stage.

CHARLOTTE-Myers Park United Methodist Church is doubling the size of its existing complex and transforming the intersection on which it sits. The 4,000 members already have pledged $8.3 million for the fall construction start.