Two security guards watching security cameras

The Vital Role of Hotel Security in Combating Human Trafficking

October 24, 2024

Two people taking BEST Basics course Washington State Department of Labor & Industries

New BEST Basics Training Brings Human Trafficking Awareness to the Workplace

September 24, 2024

People smiling at AAHOA Golf Tournament

The AAHOA Northwest Charity Golf Tournament Brings People Together for the Good of the Community

September 17, 2024

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AAHOA & BEST Partner to Promote Human Trafficking Training

This week, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) teamed up with Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking

Inhospitable to Trafficking Training Gets Spanish Translation

Many employees in the hospitality industry speak Spanish as their primary language

SPOTLIGHT: Carlson Wagonlit Travel and the Carlson Family Foundation

Carlson is one of the founding members of the BEST Employers Alliance.

Media Event Advisory: Port of Seattle to Implement Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts

Port of Seattle to Implement Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts

Project Concern International Joins the BEST Employers Alliance

We are delighted to introduce you to Project Concern International (PCI) that recently joined the Employers Alliance.

An Interview with Jane Charles

BEST is thrilled to announce that long time supporter, StolenYouth, has committed to supporting BEST

2017 AAHOA Northwest Region Charity Golf Tournament

The 14th Annual Northwest Region Charity Golf Tournament and Auction was held August 23rd in Aloha, OR

Independent Hotel Owners Learn to Prevent Human Trafficking

On July 31, 2017, Dr. Mar Brettmann of BEST provided training to a group of over 200 hotel owners and associates

OVS Group Joins the BEST Employers Alliance

We are thrilled to welcome our newest Employers Alliance member, OVS Group!

Washington Women’s Foundation Grant Awards Celebration

It’s not often that I walk into a large conference hall, filled with many of Seattle’s most amazing women

Board Spotlight – Kitty Suidman

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with BEST’s newest board member, Kitty Suidman

Women of AT&T Support BEST through their "End Human Trafficking" Donation Drive

The Women of AT&T Washington Chapter have chosen to partner with Businesses Ending Slavery & Trafficking (BEST)

2017 AAHOA Annual Convention & Trade Show: "Don’t Give Danger a Keycard to Your Property"

BEST Executive Director and Founder, Dr. Mar Brettmann, was honored to be invited to speak at the AAHOA annual conventio

Businesses Ending Slavery & Trafficking and the Washington Hospitality Association Education Foundation Form New Partnership

We’re thrilled to announce that Businesses Ending Slavery & Trafficking (BEST) and the Washington Hospitality Associatio

Board Spotlight: Anjilee Dodge

BEST is proud to announce Anjilee Dodge, MSW as the newest member of the BEST Governance Board.

Launch of PDX BEST

PDX BEST was launched with an Award Luncheon on February 28th at the West End Ballroom in Portland, OR!

Thorn joins the BEST Employers Alliance

We are excited to share our newest Employers Alliance member, Thorn!

Rover.com joins the BEST Employers Alliance

We’re proud to announce that Rover.com has joined the BEST Employers Alliance!

AAHOA and BEST Form New Partnership

The Asian American Hotel Owners Association & Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking are announcing a new partnership

Meet our new Corporate Responsibility Associates

We are excited to announce that BEST has found two incredible Corporate Responsibility Associates

A New Year, A New Look, A New Logo

This month we are excited to announce a new look for BEST

Using Corporate Philanthropy to Take a Stand Against Human Trafficking

Recently, I sat down with Ann Dorgan, CEO and Founder of GumballEnterprises, to learn from her expertise

Board Spotlight: Sophia Lee Shin

Sophia Lee Shin, an associate at K&L Gates, has been a BEST board member since 2015.

Atlanta Joins Forces with BEST

The Georgia Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force and BEST broke new ground in October by gathering business leaders

Labor Trafficking in Our Backyard

The following article, written by a survivor of human trafficking, demonstrates that U.S. businesses are being used

Rooftop Social - Great views, warm weather & raising awareness on Human Trafficking.

Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking spent a lovely evening raising awareness about human trafficking

Summer Picnic Recap

On Saturday, BEST hosted a Summer Celebration at Seward Park.

AAHOA Golf Tournament Supports BEST with Portion of Proceeds

Leaders of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) have announced the annual Northwest Region charity golf

Sex Trafficking & the Tech Industry Symposium Now on YouTube

Did you miss the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) symposium on Sex Trafficking in May?

Board Spotlight: Michael B. Maine

I had a chance to sit down with BEST’s board president, Michael Maine

GumballEnterprises Joins the Best Employers Alliance

GumballEnterprises has joined the BEST Employers Alliance.

Washington Homeowner Associations and Condominiums Fighting Back Against Human Trafficking

On June 21st BEST presented at the Washington State Community Associations Institute’s (WSCAI) Chapter Luncheon.