Spherion Staffing Services, a local recruiting, staffing and workforce solutions provider backed by the resources of a $2 billion global workforce leader, announced today that Ken Ballard, franchise owner of the South Burlington office, is celebrating a major milestone - 25 years of exceptional service to local employees and clients.

Coldwell Banker Choice Properties of Franklin County announced they will join Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty. Their team of REALTORS will continue to offer premier real estate services to home buyers and sellers in northern Vermont through Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty. Serving Franklin County for more than 30 years and affiliated with the Coldwell Banker brand, Mary Samson and Philip Gerbode, co-owners of Choice Properties, recognized the opportunity to expand the real estate services in Franklin County through this merger.