BBB Springfield

Today, we remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the heroes who showed extraordinary courage and selflessness that day.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸

🍂 Get your home ready for fall with BBB!

Fall is a great time to tackle seasonal home maintenance and prepare your home for the colder months ahead. A little preparation now can help prevent bigger problems down the road.

🏠 Clean gutters and downspouts
🔥 Have your heating system inspected
🌳 Trim trees and branches around your home
🏡 Check your roof, windows and doors for damage

Need help with any of these tasks? Read more BBB tips and search BBB.org to find a trustworthy business to help.

🔎 Read BBB’s fall home maintenance tips:
https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/23238-bbb-tip-fall-home-maintenance

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day!
Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers who help strengthen our communities every day.
From small business owners and entrepreneurs to employees across every industry, thank you for all that you do. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labor Day! 🎉

What does ethical leadership look like?

For Torch Awards for Ethics sponsor SS&B Heating & Cooling, it means putting people first and doing the right thing, even when it's not the easiest choice.

And as a past Torch Awards for Ethics winner, they know how vital this kind of ethical leadership is if you want to stand out in the marketplace and make our community a great place to live.

As a Partner sponsor, SS&B Heating & Cooling helps us shine a light on the other ethical leaders in our community. We hope you'll join us in the celebration on October 27.

Please join us in welcoming our newest BBB Accredited Businesses!

Alpine Woodworks
Firm Foundation Repair
Teague concrete
Te Roofing
Quality Indoor Solutions
National Premier Roofing

We are pleased to have these local businesses join our BBB community. Their commitment to trust and integrity helps strengthen our local marketplace. Congratulations and welcome to BBB!

September is Disaster Preparedness Month! 🌪️

Disasters can happen when you least expect them. Take time this month to prepare your home, build an emergency kit, review your insurance coverage, and learn about the risks in your area.

And remember: disasters can bring scammers, too. Be cautious of price gouging, storm chasers, and contractors who show up after a disaster offering quick repairs.

Get prepared and find more disaster preparedness resources from BBB:

https://www.bbb.org/local/0734/rebuild-trust-disaster-reliefSeptember

https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/22985-bbb-tip-september-is-national-preparedness-month?utm_source=chatgpt.com

We wanted to know why Partner sponsor ACIS I.T. Solutions chooses to support the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics.

They said, "We support the Torch Awards for Ethics because ethical business isn't optional, it's the foundation of the trust our clients place in us...It's how we do business every day."

It's our foundation too. That's why we're grateful to have partners like ACIS IT Solutions.

Hope to see you at the BBB Springfield Torch Awards for Ethics on October 27, 2026 as we honor the businesses in our community choosing to make ethics the foundation of how they do business every day.

📱 That call from an unknown number? Let it go to voicemail.

Scammers can create new phone numbers on the fly, use convincing language and make their calls seem legitimate. Knowing the tactics they use can help you recognize the warning signs and avoid falling for a scam.

BBB’s Blueprint of a Scam study takes a closer look at how scammers operate and the tactics they use to target consumers.

🔎 Read BBB’s Blueprint of a Scam study: https://www.bbb.org/bbbi/scam-studies/blueprint-of-a-scam/blueprint-of-a-scam

We asked BBB Torch Awards for Ethics sponsor Craig Automotive Services why they support the Torch Awards for Ethics.

They said, "We support the Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics because they recognize the values that should define every successful business: integrity, accountability, transparency and a genuine commitment to serving others."

And we can't do it without our trusted partners like Craig Automotive Services.

Hope to see you at the BBB Springfield Torch Awards for Ethics on October 27, 2026 as we honor the businesses in our community upholding those values.