We Investigate, We Collaborate, We Evaluate and We Educate
BBB is the expert on marketplace trust issues and we are proactive in gathering and evaluating information, then sharing that knowledge with the public. If the information and issues we uncover warrant an alert or a more detailed news release, we’ll make it happen. We believe investigating issues and delivering information quickly and efficiently are part of our service oriented Standards for Trust.
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President's Message:
Scary talk about the R-word
It’s been seven years since the nation’s last recession, and some analysts keep harping about their fear the U.S. is again entering an economic slump. Recession is a worrisome subject for small business owners, but Better Business Bureau (BBB) has some time-tested advice to help our small Accredited Businesses stay afloat and weather the storm.
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Scam Alert:
IRS Schemes Multiply
The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to beware of several current e-mail and telephone scams that use the IRS name as a lure. The IRS expects such scams to continue through the end of tax return filing season and beyond.
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CBBB Announces:
Burger King Children's Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative
The Council of Better Business Bureaus has announced that Burger King Corp. has joined its Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative, becoming the 12th major food marketer and second quick service restaurant chain to join the program.
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Ad Reviews
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New Members
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Anniversaries
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The BBB and Trust in the Marketplace
Successful businesses earn the respect and confidence of customers. Every BBB Accredited Business makes a commitment to act in accordance with principles that advance trust in the marketplace. BBB is an unbiased organization that sets and upholds high standards for fair and honest business behavior. Businesses that earn BBB accreditation contractually agree and adhere to the organization’s high standards of ethical business behavior. BBB provides objective advice, free business Reliability Reports and charity Wise Giving Reports, and educational information on topics affecting marketplace trust. To further promote trust, BBB also offers complaint and dispute resolution support for consumers and businesses when there is difference in viewpoints. The first BBB was founded in 1912. Today, 128 BBBs serve communities across the U.S. and Canada, evaluating and monitoring more than 3 million local and national businesses and charities. Please visit www.bbb.org for more information about the BBB System.

Invitations are in the Mail!
Winners have been selected and the invitations have been sent. This year, plan to join us at one of our annual Integrity Award programs. Uplifting, inspiring and affirming are adjectives that describe the event.

The Greater Iowa Awards luncheon and ceremony is Thursday, April 10, 2008 at the downtown Des Moines Marriott. The Quad Cities event is Friday, April 25, 2008 at the Bettendorf Holiday Inn. The Story of Integrity will be presented by keynote speaker, Maureen Korte.