FRANKLIN TWP, NJ-A fast-growing high-tech materials science company, recently named one of the state's fastest growing companies, has committed to lab/flex building for an additional five years.

KANSAS CITY, MO-Midland Loan Services merges with Univest Financial Group. Midland has a loan servicing portfolio of about $50 billion; Univest is the first company to offer a Web-enabled solution for commercial loan servicing.

REDWOOD CITY, CA-The alliance, which will allow potential tenants to see 360-degree virtual tours of properties listed on the site, comes on the heels of iPIX announcing a third quarter loss of 62 cents a share.

SPOKANE, WA-Local developers Wells & Co. and Avista Development Inc. are teaming up to transform a former Rodeway Inn into office space. The Courtyard Office Suites, slated for completion next fall, will be targeted to Internet companies and other small start-ups.