Globest Sectors

WOODINVILLE, WA-A Northwest nursery and garden center decides to sell its 5,000-sf Seattle Garden Center location in the heart of Pike Place Market. The plan is to concentrate on the company's flagship store here.

DALLAS-A merger in Dallas and a merchant build alliance with an out-of-state development partner set up Henry S. Miller Cos. for a second year of change. Wal-Mart is a linchpin in the $70-million development plan.

MINNEAPOLIS-Burns International Security Services officers three-day training sessions on working with Somali and Muslim residents in Minneapolis Public Housing Authority buildings in the wake of allegations of hate incidents, discrimination and mistreatment.

PORTLAND, OR-The Portland outpost of Zions Small Business Finance, a Division of California Bank & Trust, has gained the Small Business Administration's "Preferred Lender" status, which means faster loan approvals on real estate purchases, among other things.

PORTLAND- Tom Usher, a senior director with Cushman & Wakefield, tells GlobeSt.com that he sees vacancy holding flat through mid-year. He also sees activity picking up, reiterating what many brokers around town have been telling GlobeSt.com since late January.

SEATTLE- Demolition permits for Sound Transit's 27-acre operation and maintenance center have been approved by city officials, Mayor Greg Nickels said today.

SHARON, MA-The local conservation commission sponsors a plan to seize a 347-acre parcel here, known as Rattlesnake Hill, by eminent domain. The town had attempted to purchase the site last year but the proposal was defeated at the polls.

FALLS CHURCH, VA-All 70,900 sf of the 18-year-old The Corner at Seven Corners shopping center sells in an $11.9-million transaction. Owner Terranomics Development succeeded with the help of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Brokerage Co.