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BBB Business Learning Lab

Practical Insights for Growing Businesses

Year-round learning, built exclusively for Accredited Businesses. Get expert advice on hiring, marketing, leadership and more, on your schedule.

Union Bank & Trust

Turn Customer Feedback Into Customer Loyalty

Every review, good or bad, is a chance to build trust. Union Bank & Trust shares how to respond in ways that win customers back and keep them coming.

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Chief of Staff

Hire Right the First Time

A bad hire costs far more than a paycheck. Chief of Staff walks through proven practices for finding, vetting and keeping people who fit your team.

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Lutz

Succession Planning: Protect What You’ve Built

Your business should outlast your time running it. Lutz explains where to start and how small and midsize businesses can plan for a smooth transition.

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KETV

Lights, Camera, Growth: Why TV Still Works for Small Businesses

Television remains one of the most powerful ways to get noticed close to home. KETV shows how to build awareness, reach the right audiences and make your brand memorable.

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Nelnet

Lease, Buy or Expand? Real Estate Strategies for Growing Businesses

Where you operate shapes how you grow. Nelnet breaks down how real estate decisions affect your profitability and flexibility for years to come.

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Thrasher Foundation Repair

Building a High-Performance Culture That Lasts

Culture is easy to talk about and hard to keep. Thrasher Foundation Repair shares how they built one that has held strong as the company has grown.

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Business Learning Lab

There’s something happening every month in BBB's Business Learning Lab. Find upcoming BBB events for businesses and consumers across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota, organized by month below.

November 2026

November 5: Webinar - Boost Your Reputation with the BBB Response Portal

  • Speaker: Denise Groene, BBB VP of Operations

  • Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM CT

November 9: Webinar - The Consumer Scam Prevention Guide You Need

  • Speaker: Josh Planos, BBB VP of Marketing, Communications & PR

  • Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM CT

November 10: Ethics on Trial - Pay Equity, featuring Business Ethics Alliance, in Omaha, NE

  • Location: Gross Auditorium at College of Saint Mary, 7000 Mercy Road, Omaha, NE 68106

  • Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM CT

November 11: Webinar - Optimize Digital Presence With Business Integrity Check

  • Speaker: Anna Webb, BBB Business Intelligence and Process Automation Manager

  • Time: 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM CT

November 18: Webinar - Unlock the Perks of the BBB Savings Program

  • Speaker: Josh Planos, BBB VP of Marketing, Communications & PR

  • Time: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM CT

November 18: Breakfast & Business Workshop Series featuring Marketing, Social Media, Accreditation Value

  • Speakers: Thomas Kastrup, Josh Planos and Liz Plath of BBB

  • Location: KWCH at 2815 E 37th Street North, Wichita, KS 67219

  • Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT

November 19: Stop Guessing. Implement Strategy. Build a Business That Grows with Intention. Featuring CFO Systems.

  • Speakers: Rick Maner and Stephanie Kitselman of CFO Systems LLC

  • Location: 14655 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO 64146

  • Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT

November 25: Webinar - Stop Posting Into the Void; A Social Media Strategy That Works

  • Speaker: Josh Planos, BBB VP of Marketing, Communications & PR

  • Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT

November 30: Webinar - Ethics Is Good for Business; Building an Ethical Workplace Culture

  • Speakers: Dr. AnnMarie Marlier and Dr. Hamza Haqqi of Business Ethics Alliance

  • Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CT

December 2026

December 1: Webinar - Stand Out from Competitors with the BBB Advantage

  • Speaker: Liz Plath, BBB VP of Business Development and Retention

  • Time: 12:00 PM - 12:40 PM CT

December 3: Webinar - Boost Your Reputation with the BBB Response Portal

  • Speaker: Denise Groene, BBB VP of Operations

  • Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM CT

December 9: Webinar - Optimize Digital Presence With Business Integrity Check

  • Speaker: Anna Webb, BBB Business Intelligence and Process Automation Manager

  • Time: 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM CT

December 9: Responding to Customer Feedback

  • Speaker: Casey Seger-Franklin, Union Bank & Trust

  • Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

December 10: Webinar - Offering a Retirement Plan for Your Employees

  • Speaker: Stacy Gutschenritter, Union Bank & Trust

  • Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CT

December 14: Webinar - The Consumer Scam Prevention Guide You Need

  • Speaker: Josh Planos, BBB VP of Marketing, Communications & PR

  • Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM CT

December 16: Webinar - Unlock the Perks of the BBB Savings Program

  • Speaker: Josh Planos, BBB VP of Marketing, Communications & PR

  • Time: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM CT

December 17: Webinar - Managing Your Online Reputation

  • Speaker: Moira Balangue, Executive Vice President of Review Solutions

  • Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CT

December 23: Webinar - Stop Posting Into the Void; A Social Media Strategy That Works

  • Speaker: Josh Planos, BBB VP of Marketing, Communications & PR

  • Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT

December 28: Webinar - Ethics Is Good for Business; Building an Ethical Workplace Culture

  • Speakers: Dr. AnnMarie Marlier and Dr. Hamza Haqqi of Business Ethics Alliance

  • Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CT

Check back for updates in 2027!