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BBB of Upstate New York

Albany, Buffalo, Rochester & Syracuse regions

About Us

Better Business Bureau services the 48 counties of Upstate New York from our headquarters in Amherst.

BBB: Start with Trust®

Programs and Services

Meet the Business Relations Team

Our Business Relations team works with local companies and organizations to guide them through the BBB Accreditation process.

Your BBB Guide

This handy guide provides information on BBB Accreditation and benefits. Bookmark it on your computer!

Charity Review

BBB evaluates charities against 20 Standards of Accountability, which cover governance and oversight, finances, fundraising, and solicitations.

Consumer Resources

Here you will find information on BBB's Consumer Resources available online,

Consumer Guide

Our latest guide helps you navigate BBB resources and gives information to help you protect yourself from common scams.

BBB Webinar Series

BBB offers educational webinars for Accredited Businesses and Community Partners, presented by experts in their fields.

2021 BBB Torch Award for Ethics

Learn about this year's award winners here!

Resources for Senior Citizens

BBB provides in-person (when applicable) and virtual events to educate senior populations across Upstate New York.

Meet the Executive Team

BBB's Executive Team leads BBB of Upstate New York

BBB Community Partners

Better Business Bureau serves the 48 counties of Upstate New York. We do this by partnering with local chambers of commerce, business organizations, builders associations, and others to bring BBB information to your communities.

Board of Directors

Meet the 2021 BBB of Upstate New York Board of Directors

Meet the Business Retention Team

The Retention Team is here to help our BBB Accredited Businesses

BBB Programs

BBB offers programs to the community free of charge. Check out our current virtual offerings.

Meet the Marketing & Communications Team

BBB's MarCom team provides information on BBB programs, services, and works with the media to get scam information to the public.

Revocation of Accreditation

Revocation of Better Business Bureau Accreditation happens after a review by BBB’s ethics & standards committee and the BBB board of directors.