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Be a sharp consumer - get the BBB Edge℠! BBB Edge℠ is a FREE monthly newsletter, filled with financial tips, the latest scam alerts, local news, special offers, and so much more - delivered directly to your inbox!

Stand out in a crowded and competitive marketplace. BBB Accreditation instantly tells people you’re a business they can trust. Apply today and see if your business has what it takes to earn The Sign of a Better Business℠.

Calling all students: applications are now open for one of ten (10) $3,000 college or higher education scholarships. Check out our page to learn more and apply before the deadline on March 31st!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 99th Anniversary Dinner, kicking off a year-long celebration of BBB Chicago & Northern Illinois’ Centennial—100 years of advancing trust! Stay tuned for a video coming soon.

From Anti-Cruelty's mission for animal welfare to Empire Today's iconic jingle, Nuts on Clark’s recipe for success, and our 2024 BBB Scholarship Recipients, this edition highlights the stories behind successful businesses and community leaders.

Our President and CEO, Steve Bernas, was recently on WGN Radio with Lisa Dent and offered listeners a free webcam cover for their computers. If you're interested, please fill out the form linked below. 

The Speakers Bureau for BBB Chicago and Northern Illinois can provide speakers for non-profit neighborhood groups, retirement organizations, business associations, and businesses. Our speakers discuss several topics relating to consumer and business scams, ethics, cybercrime as well as how the BBB has addressed marketplace issues for nearly 100 years. Request a speaker by clicking the link below. 

The Better Business Bureau and Financial Planning Association of Illinois have teamed up to bring you this FREE resource. Navigating the often complicated and confusing world of financial services can be tricky. This book aims to help you determine your financial planning needs. 

Finding BBB Accredited Businesses is fast, easy and free! From attorneys to car dealerships, landscapers and much more – Better Businesses commit to operating honestly and ethically. When the BBB connects people with businesses they can trust, everyone lives Happily Better After℠.