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.
Candid is a nonprofit that provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector.
Every year, millions of nonprofits spend trillions of dollars around the world. We find out where that money comes from, where it goes, and why it matters. Through research, collaboration, and training, Candid connects people who want to change the world to the resources they need to do it. Find out more at candid.org
Candid is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Visit candid.org to learn more.
VolunteerMatch, Powered by Idealist is the world's largest volunteer recruitment and engagement network.
In 2025, VolunteerMatch joined forces with Idealist to form a unified platform, connecting individuals who want to do good with social-impact opportunities. Together, we've connected 250,000+ organizations with over 40 million individuals, delivered billions of dollars in social impact, and engaged hundreds of thousands through free educational opportunities, webinars, and events. To learn more and get involved, visit idealist.org.