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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!

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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)!

05/02/2026

05/02/2026

Memorial Day is more than just the unofficial start of summer; for many of us, it’s the prime time to upgrade a worn-out appliance, replace a lumpy mattress, or finally refresh the patio furniture. However, as we look for those holiday bargains, BBB is seeing a sharp rise in deceptive tactics.

04/29/2026

We are beyond thrilled to introduce the newest cohort of our Students of Integrity Scholarship winners!

Each year, we embark on a journey to find four exceptional individuals who embody the trifecta of academic talent, relentless work ethic, and a heart for service.

Among these four remarkable finalists, one student earned BBB's Students of Integrity top scholarship.

Over the next few days, we’re pulling back the curtain on their stories. We’ll be sharing exclusive video interviews from the student winners, their guidance counselors, and teachers. Hear directly from these change-makers about what drives them.

Congratulations to the following:
Valeria "Melissa" Correa (top left), Olmsted Falls High School
Hallie DeGreen (top right), Andrews Osborne Academy
Archit Singh (bottom left), Strongsville High School
Maria Zarjetskiy (bottom right), Beachwood Schools

These aren't just students; they are the architects of a better tomorrow. Prepare to be inspired.

A special thank you to New Image Media, Inc. A masterpiece requires the right lens. A heartfelt thank you to the team at New Image Media, Inc. for their incredible partnership in producing these student features and bringing their stories to life with such elegance.

Stay tuned. The future looks bright. 🌟

04/27/2026

We are honored to announce that Margot Copeland has been named the recipient of the 2026 Cary Root Champion of Integrity Award! 🏆

This prestigious award recognizes leaders who exemplify a lifelong commitment to ethical business practices and profound community leadership.

From her transformative work as a former Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at KeyBank, Copeland integrated inclusion into core operations, securing the Diversity Inc. Top 50 honors eight times. She's also provided strategic leadership on the boards of Cleveland Foundation and The Cleveland Orchestra. Throughout her career as a change agent, she has managed over $800 million in philanthropic initiatives, generating a total community impact exceeding $2 billion.

As our President and CEO, Pamela Anson shared, "Margot is a living testament to the fact that corporate success and community progress are intertwined."

Please join us in celebrating a true champion of our community.

02/07/2026

We’ve been at the Great Big Home + Garden Show all week but it was our first time meeting , owner of Accredited Business ! Proud of his BBB support and a pleasure meeting him and his assistant, Jack 💙