FORT LAUDERDALE, FL-Nick Banks moves into key slot at Stiles Corp. division where he will be involved in all company developments, acquisitions and sales. Fort Lauderdale is 26 miles north of Miami.

VAIL, CO-Vail Resorts Development is undertaking a market study to see what would-be buyers prefer in timeshare options. Vail is hoping to capture some of the market in what is considered a booming business, says a resort executive.

MINNEAPOLIS-The financial services firm wants high-traffic locations near large retail developments. The sites need to be about 1.5 acres - large enough to accommodate 5,000-sf buildings.

KANSAS CITY-The first phase of a study concurs with a plan for Richards-Gebaur Memorial Airport to handle trains rather than planes. The study nixed building another runway at the airport once used by the Air Force.