Denver, CO – September 9, 2011 – Every year since 2003, the Better Business Bureau Serving Denver/Boulder has been recognizing ethical organizations in the community with its Torch Award for Marketplace Trust. Starting in 2009, the award has been presented to not just one business but to a small business, a large business and a nonprofit. This expansion continues into 2011 as the BBB announces the current finalists for the award in each category:
Small Business Category:
1. AMA Construction, Inc.
2. Jim Black Construction, Inc.
3. Life’s Sweet, Inc.
Large Business Category:
1. Champion Windows, Siding & Patio Rooms
2. Omni Financial Services
3. Two Men and a Truck, Inc.
Nonprofit Category:
1. Community Credit Counseling Services
2. Mile High United Way
3. Warren Village, Inc.
To compete, the organization must submit an extensive application that demonstrates their commitment to ethics and excellence in their approach to customers/donors, the community, their employees and their advertising and marketing methods. The finalists and winners are selected by a voluntary group of fellow business and nonprofit leaders.
For more information and to register for the event, please visit http://denver.bbb.org/torch.
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About the BBB
The BBB is an unbiased nonprofit organization that sets and upholds high standards for fair and honest business behavior. Businesses that earn BBB Accreditation contractually agree and adhere to the organization’s high standards of ethical business behavior. The BBB provides objective advice, free BBB Reliability ReportsTM on businesses and BBB Wise Giving ReportsTM on charities, and educational information on topics affecting marketplace trust. To further promote trust, your BBB also offers dispute resolution services for consumers and businesses. The first BBB was founded in 1912. Today, 125 BBBs serve communities across the U.S. and Canada. Please visit www.denver.bbb.org for more information.
