World-Class Las Vegas Venetian Resort Selected For IRTA's 34th Annual International Convention

The International Reciprocal Trade Association (IRTA), the world's leading association and advocate for the barter and trade industry, is pleased to announce its 34th Annual International Convention will be held at the five-star world renowned Las Vegas Venetian Resort Hotel from September 19th through 21st, 2013. The thirty-six story all-suites Venetian Resort Hotel sets the standard for upscale luxury suites and amenities in Las Vegas.

"IRTA is delighted to provide a world-class venue for this year's convention at an incredibly reasonable price. We thank our 2013 host, Active International for helping put together a fantastic Venetian Resort Hotel convention experience for our IRTA members, friends and colleagues." said IRTA's Executive Director Ron Whitney.

Don't wait, register now for IRTA's 2013 convention at the Las Vegas Venetian Resort Hotel. If you have any questions, contact Ron Whitney at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 757-393-2292

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IMS Named Platinum Sponsor for IRTA's 2013 Las Vegas Venetian Resort Convention

IRTA is proud to announce that International Monetary Systems (IMS) www.IMSbarter.com, will be the Platinum Sponsor for this year's 34th Annual International Convention at the Las Vegas Venetian Resort from September 19th through 21st, 2013. This is the sixth year in a row that IMS has been the Platinum sponsor for IRTA's Annual International Convention.

"IMS has come through in a big way for IRTA once again. We are extremely thankful for their continued support." said IRTA's Executive Director Ron Whitney.

IMS Chief Executive Officer, John Strabley commented, "IRTA consistently holds important and meaningful conventions for our industry at fantastic venues. IMS is committed to, and believes in, the significant contributions IRTA makes to the barter industry. Our Platinum Sponsorship support for this year's Venetian Convention was an easy decision." 

Convention Information & Registration

IRTA has released its program schedule for the 34th International Convention at the five-star Venetian Resort in Las Vegas on September 19th through 21st, 2013.

The convention schedule emphasizes broker/sales training and includes seminars on best practices for exchange management, new media trends, methods for industry growth, major industry issues and solutions, succession planning and much more.

IRTA's President, Annette Riggs said, "This year's program is the best offered anywhere in the industry. This year's quality programming at the award winning five-star Venetian Resort in Las Vegas has already resulted in record advance registrations. We all see this shaping up as one of the very best conventions in memory and are looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting many new ones."

For more information about the convention, contact IRTA's Executive Director, Ron Whitney at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 757-393-2292.

Convention Program

Learn about Trade Exchanges, Time Banks & Energy-backed, Digital and Transition Currencies.

IRTA invites you to attend QOIN's 2nd International Conference on Complementary Currency Systems to be held on June 21, 2013 in The Hague, The Netherlands. The event is part of a 5 day Conference including programs for academics and practitioners.

At the Conference you will gain knowledge on cutting-edge systems of Trade Exchanges, Time Banks, Energy-backed Currencie, Digital Currencies, Transition Currencies and much more... You will learn how Complementary Currencies are instrumental to combat unemployment, support the local economy and enhance community networks. You will also get more insights on legal issues besides exploring how such systems can be employed to meet social goals while saving on government budget expenses.

QOIN organizes the Policy Conference on Friday, June 21. The program is attractive for professional practitioners, policy-makers, government officials, and academics working in the field of Community Currencies. There will be 9 IRTA members presenting in 5 workshops. Join the debate on the future of currencies in a varied program with shows, games, and inspirational sessions! You can also participate in the academic strand of the Conference on June 19 and 20, and in the sessions dedicated to practitioners and grassroots organizations on June 22 and 23.

Get details and register by clicking the button below, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Skype at piccolo_denis

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Advisory: Franchise and License Agreements

The growth of the barter industry has caused an increase in the number of "franchises", "licenses" and "business opportunities" being offered by barter related organizations in an attempt to expand their geographic reach and brand. Barter industry members and consumers need to be cautious and perform extensive due diligence to assure the legitimacy of such offerings.

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