A merger of a pair of Better Business Bureau organizations will combine Utah with three other states
BBB Mountain West and BBB Pacific Southwest have united to form BBB Mountain West & Pacific Southwest. The combined organization says it will provide enhanced services, education and support to over 29,000 BBB-accredited businesses and 25 million residents across Utah, Arizona, California and Nevada.
"This merger represents an exciting opportunity to build on the strong foundation both organizations have established while expanding the value we deliver to businesses and consumers," said Matthew Fehling, president and CEO of the new unified bureau.
"Our previous successful mergers have demonstrated that bringing organizations together is about becoming better equipped to serve businesses and communities, not just growth in size or footprint. By uniting talented teams, shared values, trusted local relationships and expanded resources, we're creating an even stronger organization that enhances collaboration; fosters an exceptional culture; and ultimately delivers greater value to the businesses, consumers and communities we serve."
The BBB says it will introduce additional business growth resources, educational programming and marketplace expertise.
Businesses throughout Utah and Northern Nevada will gain access to BBB PacSW's expanded portfolio of business growth resources. The programs help businesses strengthen their operations, build trust, grow responsibly and create lasting impact, the bureau says. Consumer education resources and BBB services will also expand throughout the region, providing even greater support to the marketplace as a whole.
Among BBB's program are the BBB Breakthrough Accelerator, Growth Surge Bootcamp, Industrious Women's Summit and leadership development opportunities designed to help businesses grow, strengthen operations, and build lasting success; resources available through BBB-Accreditation, including BBB Toolbox, an all-in-one business management platform, along with exclusive discounts and value-added member benefits that help businesses operate more efficiently; and signature programs such as the Torch Awards for Ethics, BBB's premier recognition of businesses that demonstrate exceptional integrity and trust, along with student scholarships and community initiatives that promote ethical leadership and strengthen the next generation of business leaders.
As the bureau grows, it expects future campuses will create additional opportunities for businesses to access resources, educational programming, networking and collaborative workspaces.
Jane Rupp, former president and CEO of BBB Mountain West, said the expanded organization creates new opportunities to strengthen support for businesses throughout Nevada and Utah. "As a direct result of this merger, BBB will be able to expand our programs, services and long-term impact," Rupp said.
"For years, our partner organization has been recognized for going beyond traditional BBB services by developing innovative programs that help businesses launch, grow and lead with integrity. We're excited to bring these additional resources to businesses throughout Nevada and Utah."
Details about the merged organization are at strongertogether.bbbcommunity.org.
