Events Calendar

2/9/2012
February 9 | 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. | BBB Conference Room | 5151 E Broadway Blvd. | Suite 100 | RSVP is appreciated

As an Accredited Business with your BBB, you have outstanding benefits as a part of your Accreditation that you may not be aware of. We encourage you to take advantage of the Accredited Business Orientation.

Learn how to make your BBB Accreditation work for you!

• How to market yourself as an Accredited Business
• How to use the BBB logo
• Learn about BBB events
• You will receive your Accredited Business plaque
  ...and much more!

2/15/2012
February 15 | 11:30 -1pm | BBB Conference Room | 5151 E Broadway Blvd | Suite 100 | $10 BBB/MSEC Members | $15 Non-Members | Light lunch provided | Register Here 

This session is designed to provide an overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Class action wage and hour lawsuits are now as common as discrimination lawsuits. We'll cover common pitfalls to avoid, current case law, and regulations, including:
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2/18/2012

Cochise County residents can do their part to reduce the millions of tons of electronic waste that ends up in landfills and protect against identity theft at an event scheduled for Saturday, February 18th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Ace Hardware, 3756 E. Fry Blvd in Sierra Vista.

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona has partnered with the Sierra Vista Police Department, Ace Hardware, Suburban Miners, and Shred-it for Shred Fest 2012. Organizers are offering electronics and cell phone e-cycling in addition to secure, on-site shredding. Donations are appreciated

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2/23/2012

February 23 | 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. | BBB Conference Room | 5151 E Broadway Blvd. | Suite 100 | RSVP is appreciated

As an Accredited Business with your BBB, you have outstanding benefits as a part of your Accreditation that you may not be aware of. We encourage you to take advantage of the Accredited Business Orientation.

Learn how to make your BBB Accreditation work for you!

• How to market yourself as an Accredited Business
• How to use the BBB logo
• Learn about BBB events
• You will receive your Accredited Business plaque
  ...and much more!

3/14/2012
Wednesday, March 14 | 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. | Sierra Vista Area Chamber | 21 E. Wilcox Drive | Sierra Vista, AZ | 85636 | Lunch is provided with RSVP

Join us to learn about how BBB Accreditation can work for you!

This is a 1 hour session to learn about BBB and the benefits of being an Accredited Business. Accredited Businesses and Non-Accredited businesses are encouraged to attend.

You'll learn about:

• BBB Standards of Trust and what consumers can expect from a BBB Accredited Business
• How to market your Accreditation
• BBB Business Reviews
• Complaint Conciliation
  

3/29/2012
Thursday, March 29 | 10:00 a.m.-12 p.m. | Cochise College SVC Student Union, Community Room | 901 N. Colombo Ave. | Sierra Vista, AZ | 85635 | FREE to Attend | Click here to register

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona will show you where you can access your credit reports for free; discuss true cost of credit and what can make your credit score go south. We'll review why that monthly credit card bill doesn't seem to be shrinking even though you're diligently paying the minimum.

Presented in partnership with the Center for Lifelong Learning

4/26/2012
The 2012 BBB Torch Awards Luncheon will recognize three outstanding southern Arizona businesses on April 26, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson.

In addition to recognizing a business in Southern Arizona for its exemplary integrity through the coveted Ethics Award, BBB will be honoring businesses in two other award categories for the second consecutive year: the Customer Excellence Award and the Good Neighbor Award.

Purchase tickets today!

Single Attendee Ticket	$65
Table for 10	$600

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5/30/2012
May 30 | 11:30-1pm | BBB Conference Room | 5151 E Broadway Blvd. | Suite 100 | $10 BBB/MSEC Members | $15 Non-Members | Light lunch provided | Register Here

This session provides participants with an overview of the process necessary to develop or revise an employee handbook. This seminar will cover minimizing legal risk, developing a handbook reflective of an organizations, as well as production issues such as language and style, including:
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5/31/2012
Thursday, May 31 | 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce | 21 E. Wilcox Drive | Sierra Vista, AZ | 85636 | $10 BBB & SVCC Members, $15 Non-Members | Light lunch is provided | Register

This session provides participants with an overview of the process necessary to develop or revise an employee handbook. This seminar will cover minimizing legal risk, developing a handbook reflective of an organizations, as well as production issues such as language and style, including:
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8/22/2012

August 22 | 11:30-1pm | BBB Conference Room | 5151 E Broadway Blvd. | Suite 100 | $10 BBB/MSEC Members | $15 Non-Members | Light lunch provided | Register Here

Got hiring to do? We'll make the "business case" for why an effective selection process really is a competitive advantage for your company. From focusing on the right job requirements to making sure your interview questions are effective (and legal!), this session highlights each step of the hiring process from finding applicants to making job offers, including:

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