Basic Beginnings joined the BBB for one main reason—the word “trust.”

Just like the BBB, Shively Construction, Inc., started 40 years ago in 1983 with a focus on promoting trust and ethics in business.
 

Roger Moyer joined his local BBB to demonstrate Aspen Painting, Inc., is a reputable business—he joined in 2001 as soon as the organization began promoting trustworthy businesses in his region.

SteamMaster’s values of trust, and integrity align with BBB’s marketplace standards.

FNBO is a charter member of BBB because of two key words, trust and ethics.

Carrie Baumgart and Cindy DeGroot of Timnath grew up in the family business and now as co-owners of Markley Motors continue to promote its number one value of integrity.

Climax Jerky shares BBB’s values of trust, and longevity.

The Village Smithy at 26 S. Third St., in business since 1975, has been Accredited with the BBB Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming for more than 22 years.

Donells Candies in Casper, Wyo., has BBB stickers on the sign behind the cash register and on the doors and windows of the shop to help promote its great customer service.

When the founding owners of Arrowhead Heating & Air Conditioning retired, longtime employee Michelle Sorensen wanted their customers to continue relying on a trustworthy business, so she purchased it in 2013.  
 

Ethics and trust, two cornerstones of the Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming, also are foundational to Blue Federal. The credit union started out in 1951 at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne and at the time was called Warren Federal Credit Union.

Business owner Jill Simonds used to think the BBB was focused on consumer ratings and reviews. Still, as a recent member, she loves that it also serves businesses and business owners. “This is actually a community and network of other businesses to grow and have a community built on trust, good ethics and values,” Simonds said. “There is established trust and core values across businesses that are accredited.”

As the owner of The Mortgage Source, Inc., Karen Saunders wants to make sure her clients understand the loan process before they think about buying a home. “It’s our job to help educate them so they know what they’re getting into,” said Saunders, president and loan originator of The Mortgage Source in Laramie, Wyo. “It’s developing a relationship so they understand that I work with them and for them to help them achieve their homeownership goals.”

Sheridan, Wyo., resident Clark Smyth figured accrediting his fishing store with the BBB fit with his values of putting the customer first.

“We had noticed some of our competition were offering services or products that veered away from customer appreciation, customer retention and professionalism,” said Smyth, president and co-owner of Rock Creek Anglers in Saddlestring, Wyo. “We wanted a way to standardize that and set ourselves apart.”

Thomas Haren started AGPROfessionals to give his agricultural clients not only a one-stop shop for land development services, but also a place that engenders confidentiality and trust.

“If you have different contractors, it’s hard to manage communications,” said Haren, founder and CEO of AGPROfessionals in Greeley. “That’s a big deal for a lot of our clients, confidentiality when there are too many moving parts.”

“We focus on establishing deep trust with our clients and meaningful relationships and providing a higher level of service than they would get at other banks,” said Ryan Sahd, regional president of Colorado for Union Bank & Trust. “Banking products and services are pretty ubiquitous, give or take some nuances here and there. The biggest thing is the experience the clients get and the type of service they get.”