HOUSTON-Administaff wants to capitalize on an increasing number of established companies choosing the Bay Area for new locations. The Houston-based firm is opening its third Bay Area office, marking the 31st location in an aggressive plan to set up 90 sales offices in 40 markets.

ST. PAUL, MN-Vacancy rates hit 9.1% in a competitive market, not including space up for sublease. All told, there are 343,000 sf of office space in 17 buildings available for sublease here.

ST. PAUL-The last full-service store closed three years ago to make way for another building. The $723,000-project received $235,000 in grants and $205,000 in loans from the city.

IRVINE, CA- Michael Romano, newly appointed marketing VP, will focus on expanding the company's web presence, including distribution of the company's products and services via the Internet.<p>