The BVJ is a national platform that highlights the best businesses across the country through unbiased reviews and inspiring interviews. From local shops and restaurants to service providers and startups, we showcase the people and passion behind the brands you trust.

We feature businesses based on community recommendations, owner submissions, and internal research. We prioritize companies that are making a positive impact, offering great value, and have a strong commitment to customer service.

Absolutely! We love hearing from the community. If you know a business that deserves the spotlight, let us know. Whether it’s your favorite coffee shop or a hardworking plumber, we want to hear about them.

Once a business is selected, we’ll reach out for a brief interview (usually 15–30 minutes). We’ll ask thoughtful questions to understand the story, values, and mission behind the business. Then, our editorial team writes a professional feature article to share with our readers.

Always. Our goal is to inform, not promote. Every interview is handled with integrity, and we never publish anything we wouldn’t stand behind. If we don’t believe a business meets our standards, we simply won’t publish the review.

Articles are published on our website and promoted across our social media and partner channels. Many businesses report increased visibility, improved customer trust, and even new leads after being featured.

Definitely. We love featuring early-stage ventures! As long as you’re passionate about what you do and willing to share your story, we’d love to hear from you.

Easy — just reach out through our contact form, and we’ll walk you through the next steps. Whether you’re nominating your own business or someone else’s, we’re here to help.