SAINT PAUL – The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) announced the recipients of the 2008 BBB Integrity Awards at a ceremony held at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. Metcalf Moving & Storage, an agent for Mayflower Transit, was honored in Category II (11 to 99 employees).

The BBB Integrity Awards are presented to businesses in Minnesota and North Dakota that have demonstrated a solid commitment to conducting their business practices in an ethical manner. Companies must show integrity in how they treat their customers, employees, and vendors. Winners are chosen by an independent panel of judges.

“These companies show that ethics and integrity are core values of their organizations,” said Bert Hubbell, president and CEO of the BBB. “They join an elite group of businesses that understand that dealing fairly and honestly with employees, customers, and vendors is important not only to their profitability, but to the marketplace as a whole.”

“The BBB Integrity Awards program highlights the importance of corporate conscience and responsibility in fulfilling a company’s obligation to the marketplace to do what is right and fair,” said Sarah Hilliker, Director of Accredited Business Services and coordinator of the Integrity Awards. “These organizations demonstrate to the business community that adhering to BBB ethical standards is the hallmark of successful, competitive companies.”

About the BBB

The mission of the Better Business Bureau is to promote through self-regulation, the highest standards of business ethics and conduct; and to instill public confidence in responsible businesses through programs of education and action that inform, protect and assist the general public. Contact the BBB at www.thefirstbbb.org or 651-699-1111, toll-free at 1-800-646-6222.

About Mayflower Transit

Mayflower Transit, founded in 1927, is one of the nation’s oldest and largest van lines and transports household goods, electronic equipment, trade show exhibits and displays, works of art, and specialized freight, utilizing a network of 700 affiliated agents throughout the United States and around the world. Mayflower’s headquarters offices are located in suburban St. Louis, Mo. Further information about the company is available at www.mayflower.com.

About Metcalf Moving & Storage

Metcalf Moving & Storage is a full-service moving agency with locations in St. Paul and Rochester, Minn. Since 1919 Metcalf has specialized in handling the moving needs of families and businesses. For more information, visit www.metcalfmoving.com.