EASTLAND EXPANDS--Michael Glimcher, of the Glimcher Property Co., stands on the construction site, at Eastland Mall, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004. The east-side mall is undergoing a major expansion, including the addition of a Kaufmann's store, which will be ready for next year's holiday shopping. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com for Business First)

PALACE RENOVATION--Todd Bemis, manager of the Palace Theatre, is seen on the stage, at the Palace Theatre, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004. Plans are in the works to update portions of the theatre. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com for Business First)

LOOKING AHEAD TO SPRING--Jerry Dills holds bulbs at Dills' Nursery, in Groveport, Ohio, on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com for Business First)

ARTISTIC CHALLENGE--Ballet Met's Cheri Mitchell has the challenge of balancing the books in order to keep programs such as the Summer Mini-Workshop alive. Cheri is seen with the Around the World in Dance class, for children 5-7, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 22, 2004. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com for Business First)

SHEARS AND BEERS--Mke Beck holds a mug from Bob's Bar, while his wife Felicity holds the shears, at Wacked Hair Salon, in Worthington, Ohio, on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com)

DOWNTOWN CONDOS--Architect Jonathan Barnes is seen at the site of the Brunson Building Lofts, in Columbus, Ohio, on Friday, Dec. 17, 2004. Downtown Columbus is experiencing tremendous growth in city living. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com for Business First)