Elaine Buxton, Confero president and CEO, will serve as chair of Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Eastern North Carolina’s board of directors for 2016. Elaine previously served as vice chair for the organization in 2014 and 2015.

In this position, Elaine provides leadership for efforts which promote ethical business  practices for Eastern North Carolina’s business community. The BBB also offers resources for community members to find and recommend organizations that they can trust. Businesses that meet the high standards may earn BBB Accreditation.  Confero has been accredited with BBB for fourteen years, and Elaine has been a member of the BBB’s board of directors since 2010. She looks forward to participation within this organization which has helped fuel  Confero’s growth.

"The BBB has been a tremendous support to the mystery shopping industry. When our industry was targeted by scammers, the BBB was there to help us get the word out to consumers so they would no fall victim to the scams that have circulated. I am proud that Confero can be part of giving back to the community by supporting this important organization."

ABOUT THE BBB SERVING EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA:
The Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina is a 501©(6) not-for-profit corporation serving 33 counties in Eastern North Carolina. The organization is funded primarily by membership dues from more than 2,900 local businesses and professional firms. The BBB promotes integrity, consumer confidence and business ethics through business self-regulation in the local marketplace. Services provided by the BBB include, reports on companies and charitable organizations, general monitoring of advertising in the marketplace, dispute resolution services, and consumer/business education programs. All services are provided at no cost to the public, with the occasional exception of mediation and arbitration. Visit bbb.org.