BBB Arkansas Education Foundation

Educating Arkansans. Empowering ethical businesses.

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The BBB Arkansas Education Foundation is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm of BBB Serving Arkansas. It plays a key role in building a community of trustworthy businesses across the state through programs and events that support ethical business practices and provide guidance for organizations.

The Foundation is also committed to consumer education at every stage of life. Through a wide range of outreach initiatives, we work to advance marketplace trust by educating consumers and promoting ethical business practices across Arkansas.

Business awards

BBB Torch and Spark awards are the premiere ethics-based awards in Arkansas available to for-profit businesses of all sizes. You know you do business the right way. Why not be recognized for it?

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For students and educators

BBB equips students to be empowered for life as savvy consumers and ethical entrepreneurs through tailored educational content and BBB's Student Video Contest.

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The Better Business Podcast

The Better Business Podcast brings together the brightest minds in the Arkansas business scene to discuss in-demand topics to build Better Businesses.

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Donations and sponsors

BBB educational programming is powered by the support of the local business community through sponsorships and donations. 

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Our board

Meet the team behind the programming and governance of BBB's Education Foundation.

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Our impact

See how we're making a difference! Dive into the details with a look at our annual reports, stats and 990's. 

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Looking for a speaker for your group or event? BBB representatives are available to present on topics including scam prevention, ethical business practices, consumer protection, and more.

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Our sponsors

BBB’s Education Foundation is made possible through the support of generous sponsors. We encourage you to learn more about the local businesses donating their time and resources to help strengthen the Arkansas marketplace. Interested in supporting the mission of BBB’s Education Foundation? Explore sponsorship opportunities and learn how you can help support ethics and education across Arkansas.

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