Better Business Bureau of Akron

10/12/2026

On Friday, some of our team got to help put in floor joists on the BBB x Habitat for Humanity of Summit County house! The 2nd and 3rd photo show some of the the before and the last photo shows some of the progress we made! Thanks 💙

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

Congratulations to these BBB Accredited Businesses recognized as winners of Akron Life’s Best of the City 2026! They joined other local winners at the Best of the City event at House 330 in September, celebrating the businesses and organizations that help make our community a great place to live and work.

BBB Akron was proud to serve as the title sponsor of this year’s event.

Best Deli
Diamond Deli
DeVitis Italian Market

Best Ice Cream
Skoops Ice Cream - Barberton

Best Italian Restaurant
Luigi’s Restaurant

Best Mediterranean Restaurant
Continental Cuisine

Best Patio
The Twisted Olive

Best Pizza
Luigi’s Restaurant

Best Restaurant in Downtown Akron
Luigi’s Restaurant

Best W**ery
Gervasi

Best Trails
*Summit Metro Parks, Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail
*Summit Metro Parks, Freedom Trail
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ledges Trail

Best Kid’s Birthday Party Venue
Akron Zoo

Best Artist
Don Drumm Studios

Best Charity Event
Akron Art Museum , W**e Auction
Humane Society of Summit County ,
Pawsibility Ball
Stewart’s Caring Place, Butterfly Gala

Best Museum
Akron Art Museum

Best Art Gallery
Don Drumm Studios & Gallery
Zeber-Martell Gallery & Clay Studio

Best Pet Groomer
Wizard of Paws

Best Wedding Reception Venues
Akron Art Museum
Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa

Best Car Dealership
Serra Auto Park
Ron Marhofer Auto Family

Best Jewelry Store
Taylor Made Jewelry
Kimberly Jewelry
Shulans Fairlawn Jewelers

Best Landscaping Company
Vizmeg Landscape

Best Interior Designer
H. Everson Design Showroom & Boutique

*BBB Supporter - View all of the agencies that support BBB Akron on BBB.org.

09/29/2026

Join Hometown Bank and local experts (including Better Business Bureau) on Wednesday October 7.

Join us in person to uncover sneaky fraud tactics and learn how to spot the fakes!

Protect Yourself. Protect Your Family. Protect Your Finances.

Fraud can happen to anyone, and being a victim is nothing to be ashamed of. Join Hometown Bank and local experts for a free afternoon to help you recognize the latest scams, protect your information, report fraud and take the right steps toward recovery. You will leave with practical information and greater confidence as well as a clear roadmap of what to do if fraud strikes.

We will have free shredding and E-waste recycling (from noon -2 pm) as well as extra resources for Veterans available. Veterans Services Administration and Alpha 11 will be in attendance.

Join us in person to uncover sneaky fraud tactics and learn how to spot the fakes!

09/23/2026

There's still time to get to Akron Life's Best of the City event, taking place tonight! Get your tickets at the door or here: https://tinyurl.com/mrynahdp Special thanks to our title sponsor, Better Business Bureau of Akron!

09/16/2026

Congratulations to BBB Accredited Business Ohio Valley Hypnosis & Wellness on its new location in Cuyahoga Falls! 🎉 We’re wishing the team continued success as they begin this next chapter in their new space. Ohio Valley Hypnosis & Wellness

Pictured: Shannon Keyes Ciucevich, owner of Ohio Valley Hypnosis & Wellness and director of Ohio Valley Hypnosis & Wellness School.

09/14/2026

High school students, this one is for you!

The BBB Laws of Life Essay Contest invites students in grades 9-12 across Ashland, Medina, Portage, Richland, Summit and Wayne counties to reflect on the values and principles that shape who they are.

Students can enter through their school or enter independently with a parent or guardian. Know an eligible student? Share this contest with them or tell their teacher!

www.bbb.org/bbb/akron/lol

The 2026 contest is open now through March 13, 2027.

09/14/2026

Congratulations to 4B Wood Custom Cabinetry on 25 years of BBB Accreditation! Their commitment to quality workmanship, attention to detail and customer satisfaction reflects the values that make a BBB Accredited Business stand out.

Here’s to 25 years of demonstrating trust in the marketplace and many more to come!

09/10/2026

Introducing the BBB Tools & Trades Grant

BBB Akron is piloting a new program designed to help individuals entering the skilled trades offset the cost of essential tools, work clothing, safety gear and equipment.

The program builds on efforts tested by BBBs in other communities and brings this opportunity to our local six-county service area.

Know someone who is starting a career in the trades? Share this opportunity with them. Interested in helping support the program? Learn more about the grant and sponsorship opportunities at the link below.

https://www.bbb.org/bbb/akron/tools/

There is no cost to apply. Applicants must meet all the following criteria, with a special exception. Applicants only have to fulfill one of the first two criteria below.

✔️30 years old or younger, with a high school diploma or an equivalent certificate.

✔️Have an accepted job offer or be within their first year of employment with a BBB Accredited Business.

✔️Working in an eligible skilled trade for 12 months or less.

✔️Employed by a BBB Accredited Business located within BBB Akron's six-county service area:

• Ashland
• Medina
• Portage
• Richland
• Summit
• Wayne

09/10/2026

For more than 80 years, Kelly Insurance has been a family-owned agency committed to expert advice, courteous service and putting customers first. Their goal is simple: create customers for life by exceeding expectations and serving their community with care.

Congratulations to Kelly Insurance on 50 years of BBB Accreditation!