MANATEE COUNTY -- Three businesses have been approved membership to the Manatee Chamber's Better Business Council.

Goodwood and Stone Builders, LLC; State Farm / George Quarterman; and Waves Boat & Social Club all joined the council this month.

Better Business Council members must agree to certain terms and conditions including clarification and confirmation of required licensing and insurance and to uphold the Council's code of ethics.

The BBC logo offers consumers a positive mark of integrity when hiring a Manatee County business.

For more information on the Better Business Council contact Tina West at 941-748-1325.