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BBB Trust Guide

In 2023, BBB Akron published the first edition of the BBB Trust Guide. This annual publication is focused on educating businesses and consumers about Better Business Bureau's programs and services, helpful resources, scam awareness, and more.

Our BBB Trust Guide provides exclusive advertising opportunities for our Accredited Businesses.

2025 BBB Trust Guide

New feature

We are excited to implement a new feature from our Accredited Business' valuable feedback. The digital copy of the 2025 BBB Trust Guide will link directly to our advertisers’ websites or BBB Business Profile. 

We will continue to listen and develop this publication, focusing on educating consumers about Better Business Bureau, helpful resources, scam awareness, and more.

2025 impact

Throughout February and March, over 140,000 copies of the 2025 BBB Trust Guide in print and digital format will be circulated throughout Ashland, Medina, Portage, Richland, Summit and Wayne counties. We are committed to developing this publication and fostering new partnerships to expand the BBB Trust Guide readership.


Editions

Check out our 2025 Trust Guide to learn more about our history, programs and our read Special Milestone Celebration section.

2024 Trust Guide

Check out our 2024 Trust Guide to learn more about our services, new programs, read helpful how-to's and stay up to date on scam alerts.

2023 Trust Guide

Check out the first edition of the BBB Trust Guide to learn more about our services, learn about local businesses and more.


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