Better Business Council (BBC)
Higher Standards – Better Business
Mission Statement: “To strengthen public confidence in Manatee County area businesses through the promotion of high standards of business ethics.”
Established in 1970, the Better Business Council (BBC) is a program of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce which seeks to address consumer concerns, publicize important scam information and offer referrals for BBC members.
Services We Provide:
- Referral Services – The BBC is a referral network for the Manatee County area and recommends members whenever possible
- Reliability Reports – Consumers contact the BBC for information regarding area businesses which helps ensure customer confidence while supporting our local economy
- Scam Warnings – The BBC provides education to consumers regarding scams and fraudulent business practices
Why Join the BBC?
- Gain Credibility and Boost Consumer Confidence in Your Business – Consumers do business with those they can trust. Membership with the BBC gives your business credibility in the consumer eye and identifies your business as one, which adheres to higher ethical business standards and practices.
- Visibility – Additional exposure in print, online, and at events with the Proud Member BBC Logo for all of your marketing and promotional materials as well as a listing in the BBC Directory.
- Referrals – The BBC receives hundreds of requests for business referrals with priority given to BBC members.
- Set Your Business Apart from Competitors – Endorsing and agreeing to uphold the BBC’s Code of Ethics sets your business apart from others.
Membership Eligibility
- Applicant must have been doing business locally for at least one year
- Applicant must be a current member in good standing with the Manatee Chamber of Commerce
- Applicant must understand and commit to the Council’s formal Code of Ethics
- Click here for the Membership Application.
Click here to view a Directory of Better Business Council Members.
The Better Business Council is located in the Chamber’s Bradenton office at 222 10th Street West. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Call 941-748-4842, ext. 117 or email Debbie McDermott for more information.
Member Testimonial
“The BBC is a way to set us apart from the other real estate companies and it gives our customers a feeling of confidence knowing they are working with a credible, proven business with a record of accomplishment.”
Tim Lester, Tim Lester International Realty, Inc.