BBB, Cleveland

08/24/2026

Keep an eye out for potential scammers following recent storms in our area!

Safety tips to protect your home and your money:
🔵 Verify the contractors are legit
🔵 Call your insurance BEFORE signing any papers
🔵 Get three quotes and never pay all the money upfront
🔵Reject high-pressure offers
🔵 Beware of utility imposters

07/22/2026

Happy 230th Birthday, Cleveland! 🎉🏙️

Since 1796, our city has been built on grit, innovation, and the hardworking people who keep our local economy thriving. BBB CLE is incredibly proud to serve this community and support the trustworthy Cleveland business owners who make The Land such a special place to call home.

When you choose to shop local, you help build a stronger hometown. Let us know how you are celebrating our beautiful city today and shout out your favorite local spots in the comments below! 🥳🎂

07/06/2026

Huge congratulations to our President & CEO, Pamela Anson, on being named a 2026 Smart Women "Progressive Woman" honoree by Smart Business Network!

This recognition is incredibly well-earned. Since taking the helm at BBB Cleveland, Pamela has brought strong leadership, operational excellence, and a commitment to building trust and integrity across the Northeast Ohio marketplace. She is a leader who truly elevates our mission, making the work better and inspiring everyone around her.

Congratulations to all of the phenomenal 2026 honorees! We are proud to see Pamela stand alongside such an impactful group of female leaders.

Learn more about this year's honorees: https://hubs.ly/Q04md6J50

06/16/2026

Ever find yourself wondering what all of the AI hype is about, but feeling too overwhelmed to dive in?

BBB, Cleveland is proud to team up with SkillSpout for a specialized hands-on Foundational AI training cohort to help you and your team learn the basics of AI.

📣 Special deal: Don't forget to use your exclusive BBB code to save an extra $50 at checkout! DM for code.

Here is exactly what your team will walk away with after just 2 hours:
💻 Immediate Skills: Practical prompting strategies to upgrade your daily output.
📚 Role-Based Frameworks: Safe-use boundaries tailored to your specific business functions.
👏 Efficiency Boost: Smart automation tactics to eliminate the administrative drag from your workweek.

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, June 24
⏰ Time: 9:00 – 11:00 AM ET
📍 Location: CBIZ, Cleveland

Register here: https://skillspout.com/bbb-foundational-ai

06/16/2026

Summer is finally here... the perfect time to check off a bucket list destination, visit family or relax on a sunny beach. Unfortunately, scammers view peak travel season as their prime opportunity to strike, says BBB, Cleveland.

05/07/2026

Meet our top 2026 Students of Integrity scholarship winner, Hallie DeGreen of Andrews Osborne Academy! 🎓

A resilient campus leader who balances high school and college classes, manages a local fast food chain, and advocates for the rights of those who have been affected by gun violence, Hallie is a fearless leader who is determined to make the world a better place.

Congratulations Hallie! 👏

Special appreciation to New Image Media, Inc. for creating the 2026 Students of Integrity videos!

1 like. "Hallie DeGreen, Andrews Osborne Academy - 2026"

05/06/2026

Meet Maria Zarjetskiy of Beachwood High School! 🎓 Maria is one of this year's 2026 Students of Integrity scholarship winners.

The founder of the "Beyond Bars Initiative," Maria utilizes her deep empathy and intellect to advocate for criminal justice reform, including presenting directly to Congresswoman Shontel Brown.

Congratulations Maria! 👏 Beachwood Schools

Videos like this require talent. We are proud to partner with New Image Media, Inc. on these Students of Integrity videos.

Maria Zarjetskiy, Beachwood High School - 2026

05/05/2026

Meet Melissa "Valeria" Correa of Olmsted Falls High School. 🎓 Valeria is one of our 2026 Students of Integrity scholarship winners!

A Costa Rican immigrant who overcame language barriers to excel academically now works full-time as an STNA in memory care while pursuing her nursing dreams to break the cycle of generational hardship.

Congratulations Valeria! 👏 Olmsted Falls City Schools

Special appreciation to New Image Media, Inc. for creating the Students of Integrity videos!

Valeria "Melissa" Correa, Olmsted Falls High School - 2026

05/04/2026

Now introducing our 2026 Students of Integrity! 🎓

First up is Archit Sing of Strongsville High School. A 4.095 GPA student and national gold-medalist in Taekwondo, watch Archit's video to learn more!

Quality storytelling matters, and we are proud to partner with New Image Media, Inc. to produce these student videos.

Strongsville City Schools

Archit Singh, Strongsville High School - 2026

05/04/2026

It's National Small Business Week, and what better way to kick off the week than by introducing our recent Spark Award winners! ✨

Small businesses aren't just the backbone of our economy; they are the heart of our community, and these three organizations represent innovation, empathy, and unwavering integrity.

Meet this year's 2026 BBB, Cleveland Spark Award Winners✨

💻 Consult Espinal, founded by Belle Espinal, MBA, MA, CCSP, is dedicated to empowering women of color through economic development. Belle and her team created the Sisters of Economic Action. From mentorship to financial literacy, they aren't just building careers; they are building sustainable communities.

🏠 A Second Home For You, founded by Gregory Jones, is a non-profit that provides transitional housing and life skills training for young men aging out of the foster care system. Gregory’s mission to provide "A Second Home" is changing the trajectory of lives across our region.

🏡 Peak and Valley Roofing is a family-owned business that proves how "doing the right thing" is the best growth strategy. Bryan Pauley and his team treat every roof like it’s their own, bringing honest guidance and expert craftsmanship to families who need it most.

Drop a "congratulations" in the comments for these Spark winners and don't forget to celebrate small businesses this week (and every week)!