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Stand out in a crowded and competitive marketplace. BBB Accreditation instantly tells people you’re a business they can trust. Apply today and see if your business has what it takes to earn The Sign of a Better Business℠.

Support our 2025 BBB Foundation Scholarship recipients by bidding on unique items in this limited-time silent auction. Act now and get a great deal!

What is the most important factor when selecting a contractor or business for a home improvement project?

55% Reputation and trustworthiness

28% Quality of work

11% Online reviews and ratings

6% Price and affordability

Big thanks to all who participated! Your input helps build ongoing trust between customers and businesses. Be on the lookout for our next BBB Trust Poll question coming soon. 

From Anti-Cruelty's mission for animal welfare to Empire Today's iconic jingle, Nuts on Clark’s recipe for success, and our 2024 BBB Scholarship Recipients, this edition highlights the stories behind successful businesses and community leaders.

We're giving away free webcam covers for your computers. If you're interested, please fill out the form linked below. 

The Speakers Bureau for BBB Chicago and Northern Illinois can provide speakers for non-profit neighborhood groups, retirement organizations, business associations, and businesses. Our speakers discuss several topics relating to consumer and business scams, ethics, cybercrime as well as how the BBB has addressed marketplace issues for nearly 100 years. Request a speaker by clicking the link below. 

The Better Business Bureau and Financial Planning Association of Illinois have teamed up to bring you this FREE resource. Navigating the often complicated and confusing world of financial services can be tricky. This book aims to help you determine your financial planning needs. 

Finding BBB Accredited Businesses is fast, easy and free! From attorneys to car dealerships, landscapers and much more – Better Businesses commit to operating honestly and ethically. When the BBB connects people with businesses they can trust, everyone lives Happily Better After℠.