Better Business Council (BBC)
Looking for a Business You Can Count On?
The Better Business Council (BBC) helps consumers find local businesses that uphold the highest standards of ethics and service.
What We Offer:
Verified Local Business Referrals
BBC members are carefully screened and have pledged to operate with integrity.
Scam Alerts & Consumer Resources
Stay informed about local scams and how to protect yourself.
Confidence in Your Choices
Look for the BBC badge – it signals a business that puts customers first.
Need a referral or want to check on a Manatee Chamber Member business?
Click on the cover of our most recent BBC Directory, call 941-748-1325, or visit ManateeChamber.com/Directory to look for the BBC Logo.
Additional Consumer Resources:
Better Business Council (BBC) Mission Statement:
“To strengthen public confidence in Manatee County area businesses through the promotion of high standards of business ethics.”
Maximize Your Exposure
Print. Online. In-Person.
• Featured in the BBC Business Directory & other Chamber publications
• 24/7 visibility with BBC logo on ManateeChamber.com/Directory
• BBC Member Sticker at Chamber events
Apply Today
For Just $95
Questions:
Call 941-748-1325
BBC@ManateeChamber.com
Set Your Business Apart from the Competition
When you commit to the BBC Code of Ethics, you show customers that your business goes above and beyond. It’s more than a membership, it’s a mark of excellence.
Boost Consumer Confidence in Your Business
Display the BBC badge to show customers you uphold high ethical standards. Be the business that people trust, choose, and recommend.
Get Preferred Referrals
BBC members get priority for consumer referrals. Be the go-to business in your industry.
BBC 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 to download the Paper Membership Application.
BBC 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 to download the Paper Membership Application.
BBC Advisory Committee
Testimonial
These dedicated volunteers help uphold the integrity of the BBC by reviewing applications, ensuring members meet the Council’s Code of Ethics, and promoting trust between businesses and consumers throughout Manatee County. Members from left to right: Ken Clark, Duane LaFollett, Dave Manning, Chair Dennise Berger, R.D. Smith, Ivy Edme Etienne, Daniel Rodriguez, and Bill Meeks (not pictured, Jodie Hernandez).
These dedicated volunteers help uphold the integrity of the BBC by reviewing applications, ensuring members meet the Council’s Code of Ethics, and promoting trust between businesses and consumers throughout Manatee County. Members from left to right: Ken Clark, Duane LaFollett, Dave Manning, Chair Dennise Berger, R.D. Smith, Ivy Edme Etienne, Daniel Rodriguez, and Bill Meeks (not pictured, Jodie Hernandez).