Recently, American Ratings Corporation CEO Jim Stein and I visited Creel’s 300,000-square-foot Las Vegas printing facility to take part in the final press check for the 2011 Diamond Certified Directory (to be released in April). Creel runs a 24/7 printing operation in order to maximize its production, which was good news for the 815,000 Diamond Certified Directories being printed at astonishing speed…and not-so-good news for Jim and me, who found ourselves working from 8am until 3am! Even though I’ve been heavily involved in digital media for many years, it was my first time experiencing a press check, and I like to think I learned some valuable lessons for next time…like how the Creel facility is within short driving distance of Starbucks. Read more

Think back on your experience with local businesses. Some were great while others were downright excruciating. Why? Chances are you unknowingly selected the wrong company. It’s easy to do—with so many claims in the marketplace, it’s difficult to know which companies truly are delivering on their promises. So how can you be sure you’ll do business with a top-rated company? It’s simple when you choose Diamond Certified.

We run the country’s most rigorous and accurate rating and certification process of local companies. Our in-depth pass/fail rating of each company’s satisfaction, license, insurance, and business practices ensures you’ll be working with the best. Only those rated Highest in Quality earn the prestigious Diamond Certified award. Read more