BBB Springfield

🍂 **Fall home projects? Find a contractor you can trust.**

From roofing and repairs to landscaping and seasonal maintenance, choosing the right contractor matters. Before you hire, take the time to research the business, check their BBB profile, get multiple estimates and make sure the details of your project are in writing.

🏡 Get more tips for finding a trustworthy contractor:

https://www.bbb.org/all/home-improvement/how-to-hire-a-reliable-and-trustworthy-general-contractor

🏈 Don’t let a scammer take your seat!

Football season is here, and scammers may be looking to score your money with fake or misleading ticket listings.

🚩 Red flags to watch for:
• Tickets priced far below what you’d expect
• Sellers you can’t verify or unfamiliar websites
• Pressure to buy quickly
• Requests to pay with cash, wire transfer or debit card
• Unclear refund or ticket policies
• Links or ads that lead to websites that look like legitimate ticket sellers

BBB Tip: Purchase from the venue or a trusted ticket seller whenever possible, and use a credit card for added payment protection. Research the seller on BBB.org before you buy.

Don’t let excitement over the big game lead to a costly mistake. Do your homework before you buy!

Read more BBB ticket-buying tips:
https://www.bbb.org/article/tips/13986-bbb-tip-buying-tickets

🚨 WHAT WOULD YOUR BUSINESS DO IF AN EMERGENCY HAPPENED TOMORROW?

A fire, severe storm, power outage, or other unexpected event can disrupt your business in an instant. Having an emergency plan in place can help protect your employees, customers, information, and operations—and make it easier to get back on your feet.

Don’t wait until an emergency happens to figure out what to do. Take the time now to create, review, and practice your business emergency plan.

👉 Learn more and start preparing:
https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/18007-preparing-your-business-for-summer-storms

Ethical leadership is not only about what a leader says. It is reflected in how people are treated, how decisions are made and how openly those decisions are communicated.

Thank you to Ollis/Akers/Arney for supporting the BBB-Springfield Torch Awards for Ethics and helping us recognize businesses that lead with character and make a positive difference in our community.

Make plans to join us on October 27 to celebrate our winners 🏆

Strong communities are built on trust and businesses that lead with integrity help make that possible.

The BBB Torch of Awards for Ethics honors those businesses but we can't do it alone. It takes partners like Rottler Pest Solutions to help us make it happen. We are grateful for their support as a Partner sponsor for the 2026 Torch Awards for Ethics and their support all year long as a member of our BBB Springfield Advisory Board.

Thank you, Rottler Pest Solutions, for standing behind the values that help businesses and communities thrive.

Please join us in congratulating these local businesses on one year of BBB Accreditation this September:

M.A.C Asphalt
Cole's Fireplace Service And Repairs
Koon Construction LLC
Heartwood House
Rebuilding Dreams Remodeling
GutterCo LLC
Ascension Roofing
Branson Premier
Goldline Bowfishing Charters
Miller-Blevins Excavating
Nerdserv Heating & Air

Their commitment to trust and integrity helps make our local community stronger.
Thank you for your partnership!

Today, we remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the heroes who showed extraordinary courage and selflessness that day.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸

🍂 Get your home ready for fall with BBB!

Fall is a great time to tackle seasonal home maintenance and prepare your home for the colder months ahead. A little preparation now can help prevent bigger problems down the road.

🏠 Clean gutters and downspouts
🔥 Have your heating system inspected
🌳 Trim trees and branches around your home
🏡 Check your roof, windows and doors for damage

Need help with any of these tasks? Read more BBB tips and search BBB.org to find a trustworthy business to help.

🔎 Read BBB’s fall home maintenance tips:
https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/23238-bbb-tip-fall-home-maintenance

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day!
Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers who help strengthen our communities every day.
From small business owners and entrepreneurs to employees across every industry, thank you for all that you do. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labor Day! 🎉

What does ethical leadership look like?

For Torch Awards for Ethics sponsor SS&B Heating & Cooling, it means putting people first and doing the right thing, even when it's not the easiest choice.

And as a past Torch Awards for Ethics winner, they know how vital this kind of ethical leadership is if you want to stand out in the marketplace and make our community a great place to live.

As a Partner sponsor, SS&B Heating & Cooling helps us shine a light on the other ethical leaders in our community. We hope you'll join us in the celebration on October 27.