At Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest, Central & Inland California, our mission is to build a more ethical, trustworthy, and connected business community—together.
With eight campuses across Arizona and California, with campuses in Bakersfield, Fresno, Lake Havasu City, Newport Beach, Phoenix, Prescott, San Diego, & Yuma, we support businesses at every stage with tools, programs, and resources that help entrepreneurs grow with integrity and confidence. Today, we proudly serve over 23,000 BBB Accredited Businesses across the region.
BBB Accreditation isn’t just a badge—it’s a public commitment to doing business honestly, transparently, and ethically. Our 8 Standards for Trust provide a framework that helps businesses stand out and gives consumers the confidence to engage.
But BBB is more than a seal. Our Ignite Innovation and Events Hubs in Phoenix, San Diego, and Fresno offer dynamic spaces—like a professional podcast and production studio—where entrepreneurs can connect, collaborate, and amplify their impact. From leadership retreats to creative content, we help bring big ideas to life.
We also invest in mission-driven businesses through programs like the BBB Breakthrough Accelerator and BBB4Good Trustmark, and support the next generation through our nonprofit f.e.e.l. Foundation, which delivers ethical leadership education to students and underserved communities.
Integrity is at the heart of all we do—from celebrating student athletes through scholarships to honoring exceptional companies with our Torch Awards for Ethics.
Whether you're launching, growing, or looking for businesses you can trust—BBB is here to support your journey. Because we’re not just in the business of trust—we’re building it, one ethical connection at a time.
The American Arbitration Association® (AAA®), with its long history and experience in the field of alternative dispute resolution, provides services to individuals and organizations who wish to resolve conflicts out of court.
The AAA role in the dispute resolution process is to administer cases, from filing to closing. The AAA provides administrative services in the U.S., as well as abroad through its International Centre for Dispute Resolution® (ICDR®). The AAA's and ICDR's administrative services include assisting in the appointment of mediators and arbitrators, setting hearings, and providing users with information on dispute resolution options, including settlement through mediation. Ultimately, the AAA aims to move cases through arbitration or mediation in a fair and impartial manner until completion.
Additional AAA services include the design and development of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) systems for corporations, unions, government agencies, law firms, and the courts. The Association also provides elections services as well as education, training, and publications for those seeking a broader or deeper understanding of alternative dispute resolution.
JAMS is the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, handling more than 21,000 cases annually. With nearly 500 neutrals and 29 locations, JAMS delivers efficient, cost-effective and impartial solutions for business and legal disputes at any stage of conflict. Since its founding in 1979, its distinguished panel has included retired federal and state court judges, former litigators, transactional attorneys and other ADR professionals with deep industry and practice area experience. JAMS offers customized in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services to provide a seamless experience through concierge-level client care, highly skilled case managers and advanced technology.
Building on this foundation, JAMS Pathways provides organizations with early conflict resolution, facilitation and training, helping teams prevent disputes before they escalate.
With a legacy of trust and innovation, JAMS helps parties find the way forward so they can focus on what matters most.