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“Best Convention Ever” Reaps Big Trading Bump for IRTA Convention Attendees!Women Obtain Board Majority for 1st Time in IRTA’s History!Perfect weather, excellent seminars and an incredible spirit of camaraderie combined to deliver one of the finest IRTA conventions in decades. As Evan Kay from Trade Network International said, “it was one of the best conventions I’ve ever attended in my …
IRTA’s Virginia Beach convention program sessions listed below are why our conventions are so well attended – we cover all the critical operational and strategic planning topics that trade exchanges want to discuss and find best practices answers for! * Keynote Speaker & Bronze Star Recipient, Robert (Bob) Pizzini offers energizing advice on the importance of maintaining and elevating your …
IRTA’s Oct. 2nd through Oct. 4th, 2023 Virginia Beach Convention is filling-up fast. You have two wonderful ocean front hotels to choose from; the brand new Moxy Hotel or the adjacent Four Points Sheraton. But if you want to stay at the Moxy you need to register now, as it is almost sold out. The actual convention meetings and seminars …
IRTA is thrilled to announce that 26-year Navy veteran, CEO of a multi-million dollar Virginia Beach company and Bronze Star recipient Bob Pizzini will be our keynote speaker at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel on Tuesday morning, October 3, 2023. Bob is a Retired Navy Special Operations Officer, Bronze Star Recipient, Iraq War Veteran, Master Naval Parachutist, Master Explosive Ordnance …
Dear Valued IRTA and Barter Industry Members: What a roller coaster the last few years have been, not only for the barter industry, but for all businesses globally! We had to navigate through a pandemic, a tough economy, climate change, and anything else that came our way – but we’re still here running our businesses – that shows tremendous fortitude. …
IRTA is thrilled to announce that the 2023 Convention will be held in beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia starting on Monday, October 2nd, (check-in) to Thursday, October 5th, 2023, (check-out). Two adjacent oceanfront Marriott hotels will host the convention: The Four Points Sheraton and the brand new Moxy Hotel. NOTE: Attendees who are keen on staying at the new 4+ star …
Robin Maini of The Jim Pattison Group joins Caroline Macdonald on the BusinessX Podcast
IRTA CEO Ron Whitney has been interviewed on the BusinessX Podcast, hosted by Caroline Macdonald.
Now Is The Time To Register For IRTA’s Planet Hollywood Convention! — Only Seven Days Left To Receive Free Blue Man Group Show Tickets! Time is running out to register for IRTA’s 2022 convention at Planet Hollywood Resort in Las Vegas from September 8th, (check-in), to 11th, (check-out), 2022. This will be the largest gathering of barter industry owners, brokers …
Register for IRTA’s Planet Hollywood Convention and Receive a Free Ticket to the Blue Man Group’s Vegas Show at the Luxor (for September 7th & 8th)!! IRTA’s Planet Hollywood Convention in Las Vegas from September 8th to 11th just got even better! IRTA is offering free tickets to the Luxor’s Blue Man Group Show for all individuals who register for …
UC posted 1,009,494 of trading in March – making it the third straight month UC surpassed one million in 2022. Total trading for the first quarter was 3,260,780. Notable March Trade Sales: 315,000 Advertising Sales 50,0000 Jewelry Sales 125,000 Travel Sales Well done UC members! Thank you for helping make UC the finest inter-exchange platform in the barter & trade …
After enduring two plus years of the pandemic, IRTA is thrilled to announce that we finally will be getting back together again IN-PERSON at the Las Vegas Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino from Thursday, September 8th, (check-in) to Sunday, 11th, 2022, (checkout). Plant Hollywood is conveniently located right on the strip and is ranked as a Top 25 Vegas Resort …
View IRTA President & CEO, Ron Whitney’s video interview for BBX/UK’s December 2nd, 2021 Quantum Leap Business ShowView IRTA President & CEO, Ron Whitney’s video interview for BBX/UK’s December 2nd, 2021 Quantum Leap Business Show
TOGETHER STRONGERArticles Featuring IRTA & IRTA Trade ExchangesAs more and more countries reopen, the organized barter industry is seeing an impressive recovery. The article below is a testament to our industry’s ability to substantially contribute to the current economic upsurge. If you have positive news of your own that you would like to share, please email the information to ron@irta.com …
March 22, 2021 Bartercard Europe, a master franchise of Bartercard International covering 40 European countries, has joined the leading global commercial barter industry association, the International Reciprocal Trade Association, (IRTA), as a full member. This happens on the same month of the 30th Anniversary of the founding of Bartercard Australia, which has facilitated billions of dollars in business-to-business barter exchange …
IRTA Now Offers Certified Trade Broker Course & Testing Online! In furtherance of IRTA’s ongoing commitment to provide quality educational programs for the barter industry, IRTA is pleased to announce that we have added the CTB, (including the CTB test), to our dedicated education site at www.irtaeducation.com. The IRTA education site also offers the Certified Trade Executive (CTE) program online …
IRTA received rave reviews about Guy Burns’ sales session at our September 25th Virtual Convention. Guy’s presentations are so valuable because; a) he is a top-notch sales professional, and b) he truly understands our trade exchange business model and therefore provides on-point meaningful solutions. Because Guy’s sales programs are so powerful, we have invited Guy back for a more in-depth …
The IRTA Global Board of Directors has elected long-time barter industry veterans for the top officer positions in IRTA. Annette Riggs, iTrade Colorado Founder and member of the Barter Hall of Fame was elected Chairman of the IRTA Global Board of Directors. Robin Maini, International Trade Director for The Jim Pattison Group and Legend of Barter was elected Vice-Chairman of …
Attendees Praise IRTA’s Virtual Convention! All Sessions Were Recorded for Post-Convention Viewing!IRTA made a courageous decision to hold a virtual convention during a global pandemic. The convention ran from September 23rd to 25th, 2020 and set an all-time IRTA convention attendance record with 209 attendees! Judging by the overwhelming acclamations pouring-in from the attendees, the virtual convention was a smashing …
Thomas H. Greco, community economist and author of “The End of Money and the Future of Civilization” has enthusiastically endorsed IRTA’s upcoming virtual convention by calling it a “Landmark Event.” Tom’s email recommendation posted below also includes all the critical links to access IRTA’s virtual convention website and purchase tickets on Eventbrite. There is valuable programming for every member of …
IRTA is proud to announce that the Governor of Virginia – Ralph Northam will be providing welcome remarks for the opening of IRTA’s Virtual Convention at noon on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020. IRTA’s virtual convention website is now accessible on your mobile phones, desktops or laptops, and tickets can be purchased on the website by clicking HERE. The virtual convention …
IRTA has signed an agreement with a top-10 ranked virtual event software company – pathable.com – to host our September 23rd to 25th, 2020 virtual convention. The virtual convention will take place four hours a day, three days in a row, and include a welcome reception, trade fair and awards ceremony. The #1 virtual event software review company, capterra.com, says …
With Covid-19 still spiking in over twenty states in the U.S., the IRTA global board of directors has wisely decided to hold a virtual convention from September 23rd through 25th this year. The three-day programming will be for three to four hours a day and include internationally renowned speakers and interactive sessions for the organized barter, complementary currency, corporate trade …
TOGETHER STRONGERArticles Featuring IRTA & IRTA Trade ExchangesIn these challenging Covid-19 times, trade exchanges are creatively pivoting to provide innovative solutions for their members. If you have positive news of your own that you’d like to share, please email the information to ron@irta.com. Thank you and be safe! We will get through this together! Ron Whitney, IRTA CEOBarron’s MarketWatch – …
PRESS RELEASEPORTSMOUTH, Va. – April 7, 2020 – (Newswire.com) During these trying financial times business owners are searching for new income sources and cost reduction strategies, and are finding that organized barter exchanges deliver both. One-on-one barter has been around for centuries. Organized barter exchanges take trading to a more high-tech level with Internet marketplaces and advanced software systems that …
TOGETHER STRONGERArticles Featuring IRTA & IRTA Trade ExchangesIn these challenging Covid-19 times, trade exchanges are creatively pivoting to provide innovative solutions for their members. This is the first installment of positive industry news that IRTA will periodically send-out to the global barter industry. If you have positive news of your own that you’d like to share, please email the information …
Trade Exchanges Adapt & Innovate to Meet Their Members’ Needs During Covid-19 Pandemic The Covid-19 virus is clearly the biggest health and economic challenge of our lifetime. There is no doubt that the effects of state mandatory shutdowns for non-essentials businesses will negatively impact our trade volume. These are difficult times for everybody. But the good news is many exchanges …
UC set a new all-time annual trading record in 2019 by recording 14,527,758 of inter-exchange barter transactions! UC averaged more than 1.2 million of trading per month for 2019. To get a sense of UC’s growth, ten years ago UC did 5.3 million of annual trading. UC’s trade volume has almost tripled in ten years! A special thanks to our …
IRTA Punta Cana Convention Cancelled Due To Hurricane Dorian Sadly, the Executive Committee met this afternoon and decided that due to the projected path of Hurricane Dorian – the prudent move is to cancel this year’s convention. The category 4 hurricane is projected to hit Florida and the southeast U.S. on Monday night, Tuesday & Wednesday – most likely closing …
IRTA’s President and CEO, Ron Whitney, talked with preeminent money & banking author, Tom Greco (BeyondMoney.net) about the evolution of the commercial trade industry, its benefits, challenges and prospects for the future. Listen to the full podcast below, and read the full post from BeyondMoney.net. A Conversation with Ron Whitney Source: BeyondMoney.net Posted: July 29, 2019 In our latest Beyond …
IRTA is extremely proud to announce the release of its new online professional designation for owners and managers of trade exchanges – the Certified Trade Executive, (CTE). The CTE program covers all the pertinent topics needed for industry executives to professionally manage their exchanges while also staying current with the latest barter industry developments. The resource materials for the CTE …
IRTA is pleased to release its program schedule for the upcoming 40th Anniversary Convention in Punta Cana – click HERE to review the program. The 3-night all-inclusive rooms are 100% on trade @ 700 UC per person! With check-in on Thursday, Sept. 5th, and check-out on Sunday, Sept. 8th, 2019. IRTA is also offering a fantastic discounted registration fee for …
IRTA is pleased to announce our 2020 Euro Conference will be held at the gorgeous Museum Hotel in the beautiful city of Tbilisi, in the Republic of Georgia, on June 10th-11th, 2020. The theme of IRTA’s Euro Conference is “The Critical Role of Organized Barter Systems in a Crypto/Blockchain Centric World.” The day and a half conference will officially begin …
IRTA is thrilled to announce that legendary NFL placekicker Nick Lowery will be the keynote speaker to open IRTA’s 40th Anniversary Convention at the Hard Rock Punta Cana Hotel & Casino on Friday morning, September 6th, 2019! Nick’s unwavering determination and persistence are the driving forces behind his NFL and life successes. Despite being cut by 8 out of 11 …
April Hits New Mark of 1.53 Million in Trading! Universal Currency, (UC), the barter industry’s #1 inter-exchange trading platform, is on pace in 2019 to set an all-time annual trading record. In April of 2019 UC posted 1.53 million dollars of trading – the best April in UC’s 22-year history. UC has surpassed a million dollars of trading every month …
In furtherance of IRTA’s 40-year mission to provide quality education to the industry, the IRTA Global Board of Directors is proud to announce it has approved a new professional designation for the owners of barter exchanges – the Certified Trade Executive, (CTE). The CTE program covers all the pertinent topics needed for industry executives to professionally manage their exchanges while …
IRTA is proud to announce the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana has been selected for our historic 40th Anniversary International Convention. The dates are Thursday, September 5th to Saturday, September 7th, 2019. Conde’ Nast gives the hotel its highest rating, “The Hard Rock Punta Cana’s all-inclusive hotel and casino exudes lavish five-star all-inclusive amenities and personal services …
2019 is the 40th Anniversary of IRTA! Preeminent author, money/banking and barter systems scholar, Thomas H. Greco, Jr. recently recognized IRTA’s enduring value when he observed: “IRTA has been an able representative of the interests of the trade exchange industry and alternative exchange in general. It is a trade association that enables cooperation alongside competition, helping to establish standards of …
IRTA has been very clear that at present we are neither for, or against the potential future applications of cryptocurrency and/or blockchain technologies in the barter industry. IRTA continues to assess the opportunities cryptocurrency/blockchain technologies may offer. However, it’s also IRTA’s responsibility to alert the barter industry to the real and practical risks that barter exchanges take when they create …
Next year is IRTA’s 40th Anniversary of advocating for, educating, and protecting the international barter industry. IRTA’s lengthy and impressive achievements over the last four decades are well documented, you can review the full list by clicking HERE. IRTA’s membership continues to grow because trade exchanges recognize these top 5 benefits of IRTA & UC: 1) The industry’s most successful …
IRTA is pleased to announce this year’s 2018 Convention award recipients and thanks each of them for their valuable contributions to the barter industry. This year’s major award recipients are: David Wallach Outstanding Achievement Award Mary Ellen Rosinski, Tradesource Paul St. Martin Outstanding Achievement Award: Karen Welch, We Trade Network Legends of Barter Award: Ric Zampatti, The Barter Company Gary …
IRTA’s 2018 Bally’s Las Vegas Convention was full of energy from start to finish. One-third of the 100+ attendees were from new companies to the barter industry. Many have said it “was the best IRTA Convention ever!” Tanya Galdamez, from Crescent City says, “General Honore’s speech was invigorating and humorous. The seminars were super informative – and with no yawning! …
IRTA is excited to release our program schedule for this year’s 39th Annual International Convention at Bally’s Hotel in Las Vegas. To review the program schedule, click HERE. IRTA conventions are first-class! Don’t miss a once in a lifetime opportunity to hear and meet keynote speaker General Honore’. Network with top industry leaders and have a blast in Vegas at …
IRTA is proud and excited to announce that the keynote speaker for this year’s 39th Annual International Convention will be a true American superstar, retired Lt. General Russell Honoré. Lt. General Honoré, (aka “The Ragin’ Cajun”), had a distinguished 37 year Army career. He is best known as the Commander of the Joint Task Force Katrina, the 33rd Commanding General …
IRTA is thrilled to announce that this year’s 39th Annual International Convention will be held at the 4.5 star Bally’s Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas from September 6th to 8th, 2018. The incredibly affordable IRTA member convention rates include a per-person registration fee of $559 USD and a 3-night hotel stay (500 UC), with check-in on Thursday, Sept. 6th, …
In recognition of the importance for barter exchange owners to understand the numerous dynamics involved with selling or buying a trade exchange, IRTA & NATE have cooperated on an unprecedented level to produce two valuable Advisory Memos for the barter industry: Joint IRTA/NATE Memo for Buyers of a Trade ExchangeJoint IRTA/NATE Memo for Seller of a Trade ExchangeThe memos provide …
IRTA Member, BBX UK, was recently featured by Silicon Republic, as one of Bournemouth up and coming start-ups. Read full artilce from SiliconRepublic.com below.10 brilliant Bournemouth start-ups to watchby: John Kennedypublished: April 26, 2018The seaside resort town of Bournemouth is a surprising haven for digital visionaries working on cool new products and services. Here are the ones to watch.The idea …
Background:Cryptocurrency, blockchain and ethereum are developing at lightning speed across the globe. IRTA views these sectors as both a risk to, and a potential opportunity for the barter industry.On the risk side, IRTA released a “Cryptocurrency Money Transmitter Advisory Memo,” in February of 2016 that detailed the differences between cryptocurrencies and barter exchange trade dollars. It is important for barter …
UC set a new all-time annual trading record in 2017 by posting 14,482,584 of transactions! 2017’s annual UC trading came-in 1,534,584 (11%) over the previous year’s trade volume. A special thanks goes to our UC International Broker, Patty Weston for a job well done! Additional thanks goes to all of our UC members who continually post quality products and services …
2017 was a great year for IRTA and UC. On behalf of the entire Global Board of Directors thank you for you continued commitment to IRTA and increased trading with UC. We saw a record year of trading with UC of 14,482,584 in trade volume which is a massive 1,534,790 (11%) increase over the previous year. This has only been …
IRTA is proud to announce the following sponsors for this year’s 38th Annual International Convention being held at the 4.5 star all-inclusive Grand Oasis Resort in Cancun, Mexico from September 14th to 16th, 2017. IRTA greatly appreciates the support of all our 2017 convention sponsors: WorldTradeX – Convention Host Sponsor IMS – Platinum Sponsor Saturn Barter – Gold Sponsor Skyauction …
We are only 9 weeks away from the IRTA convention – now is the time to register to make sure you don’t miss the most important industry event of the year! This year’s 38th Annual International Convention is being held at the 4.5 star all-inclusive Grand Oasis Resort in Cancun, Mexico from September 14th to 16th, 2017. The extremely affordable …
When Universal Currency, (UC), was formed in 1997, IRTA envisioned UC would serve the entire barter industry as a meaningful clearinghouse for trade exchanges to trade seamlessly with each other to better satisfy their clients’ needs, and increase their exchange’s trade volume. That vision has been achieved beyond IRTA’s wildest dreams, as UC’s month-in and month-out record-breaking trading volume continues …
Will Be Inducted at 2017 Cancun Convention The Barter Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce that Community Connect Trade Association’s, (CCTA), founder and Managing Director, Annette Riggs has been elected to receive the 2017 Barter Hall of Fame Award at IRTA’s 38th Annual International Convention at the Grand Oasis Resort in Cancun. Annette has over 30 years of …
The IRTA Global Board of Directors recently met in San Antonio, Texas for their annual board retreat to discuss new industry initiatives and to finalize the programming schedule for IRTA’s 38th International Convention in Cancun on September 14th to 16th, 2017. In furtherance of IRTA’s mission to provide relevant education to the industry, the IRTA Global Board has approved the …
UC finished the 1st Quarter of 2017 strong by recording 1,060,852 of barter transactions in March! All three months of the 1st quarter of 2017 were all-time monthly trading records for UC! UC’s 1st quarter record of 4,270,928 represents a 55% increase over last year’s 1st quarter results. “UC is providing real trading benefits to its participating exchanges at a …
IRTA is delighted to announce that this year’s keynote convention speaker will be 20-year champion of barter and renown business authority, Jonathan Weaver. Jonathan’s keynote speech is titled, “Your Barter Business Is Good – Are You Good Enough To Make It Better?” Patti Falus, President of Barter Network, Ltd. in Toronto, Canada, has seen Jonathan Weaver in action, she says, …
Two Record Months in a Row! UC set a new all-time trading record for the month of February, 2017 by recording 1,350,398 of barter transactions! The prior record for February was 1,052,841, set in 2014. The new February 2017 total trade volume figure represents a 28% increase over 2014’s record number. When you add UC’s record January to February’s record …
IRTA is thrilled to announce that this year’s 38th Annual International Convention will be held at the 4.5 star all-inclusive Grand Oasis in Cancun, Mexico from September 14th to 16th, 2017. The incredibly affordable IRTA member convention rates include a per-person registration fee of $559 USD and 3-nights of all-inclusive rooms at 100% trade, (500 UC), with check-in on Sept. …
IRTA Releases New Advisory Memo on Proper Reporting of Assets and Liabilities of The Managing Exchange vs. The Exchange Members and IRS 1099 Reporting requirements regarding Client/Member Bad Debt Accounts IRTA’s Assets/Liabilities and 1099 Reporting Committee is pleased to release its new Advisory Memo titled, “Proper Reporting of Assets and Liabilities of the Managing Exchange vs. The Exchange Members & …
UC set a new all-time trading record for the month of January by recording 1,859,677 of transactions in January of 2017! In 2016, UC recorded over 12,967,793 of trading – the highest annual trade volume in UC’s entire twenty year history! UC has clearly established itself as the most important inter-exchange trading platform in the barter industry. UC gives trade …
On behalf of the IRTA Global Board of Directors, I’d like to thank all of you for your contributions to another very successful year. Some of the Board’s accomplishments this year will yield a more immediate return for the growth of this industry, but many of the achievements will provide guidance and security in the coming years, or even decades …
David Wallach was one of the barter industry’s finest leaders and visionaries. David’s remarkable contributions to the barter industry spanned 30+ years. He served as IRTA’s President from September 2007 until March of 2011, at which time the IRTA Global Board of Directors unanimously named him President Emeritus of IRTA. David served as IRTA’s President Emeritus until his passing on …
IRTA recognized the outstanding contributions made by numerous industry professionals in 2016 at last month’s Hard Rock Riviera Maya convention. IRTA congratulates all of the following award recipients for their meritorious efforts to improve, preserve and protect the barter industry: Barter Hall of Fame Award: Jack Schacht David Wallach Outstanding Achievement Award: Scott Whitmer IRTA Outstanding Achievement Award: Scott Whitmer …
A barter organization’s membership agreement and trading rules and regulations provide the foundation for the business relationship between the barter company and its participating members. The membership agreement defines the rights and obligations of each party to the agreement and sets the rules for trading within the system. Because of the importance of the membership agreement and trading rules and …
The response to IRTA’s Hard Rock Riviera Maya convention has been fantastic. So much so that IRTA has sold-out its entire convention hotel room block. But don’t worry, you still can attend IRTA’s 37th Annual Convention by staying at a nearby Oasis Hotel, 100% on UC trade, or by booking the Hard Rock Hotel directly online for cash by going …
IRTA is pleased to release this year’s program schedule for the 37th Annual International Convention at the 5-star all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel in Riviera Maya. The program schedule is packed with incredible speakers and important seminars covering the most current topics and issues in our industry. To review IRTA’s 2016 convention program schedule, click HERE FOR ONLINE VERSION or HERE …
The Barter Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce that former Illinois Trade Association, (ITA), founder and CEO, Jack Schacht has been elected to receive the 2016 Barter Hall of Fame Award at IRTA’s 37th Annual International Convention at the Riviera Maya Hard Rock Hotel. Jack has over 40 years of barter, marketing, management and business leadership experience. He …
IRTA is pleased to announce that best selling author Dan Lok will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya IRTA Convention. Dan is a champion of organized barter systems. His electrifying keynote speech titled “How to Thrive and Prosper in the Age of Disruption” provides a pathway for success in our ever changing industry! The …
IRTA has negotiated an unprecedented arrangement whereby “shoulder rooms” before or after the 3-day IRTA Convention at the Hard Rock Riviera Maya will be offered on trade at any of eight select Oasis properties in the Cancun/Riviera Maya region! IRTA’s 37th International Convention is being held at the Hard Rock Hotel from September 22nd, 2016 to September 25th, 2016. Attendees …
IRTA is thrilled to announce that this year’s 37th Annual International Convention will be held at the 5-star all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel in Riviera Maya, Mexico from September 22nd to 24th, 2016. The incredibly affordable IRTA member convention rates include a per-person registration fee of $559 USD and 3-nights of all-inclusive rooms at 100% trade (500 UC), with check-in on …
As IRTA pointed-out in its February 25th, 2016 Advisory Memo on Cryptocurrency and Money Transmitters, the financial/banking system is incorrectly categorizing barter exchanges as “money transmitters” similar to Bitcoin-like cryptocurrencies. This misplaced characterization has resulted in banks and merchant service providers denying cash credit-line facilities and credit card processing services to all sectors of the barter industry. Additionally, some exchanges …
IRTA’s Money Transmitter Regulations Committee is pleased to release its “Cryptocurrency Money Transmitter Advisory Memo.” The advisory memo is an important educational tool to help alleviate the confusion in all sectors of the barter industry regarding the differences between barter industry trade credit practices and altcoin cryptocurrencies methodologies. The barter industry has seen recent practical negative ramifications resulting from the …
In an effort to keep pace with the latest advancements in non-profit corporate governance, the IRTA Global Board of Directors unanimously approved and adopted new modernized bylaws for IRTA on February 4th, 2016. The new IRTA bylaws are the result of a five month bylaw review process conducted by the IRTA Global Board and IRTA’s legal counsel, Carl Steinbrenner, Esq.
In an effort to improve IRTA’s communication capabilities with IRTA members, all barter industry sectors, and the public at large, IRTA has launched its new, modernized website on January 21, 2016 at www.irta.com. The newly redesigned IRTA website provides access to a wealth of barter industry news, resource materials, and includes IRTA’s new advocacy section. The site provides complete indexing …
In 2015, both IRTA and UC have seen exceptional growth, continually improved financials and IRTA has reached important milestones as an advocate for the barter industry. IRTA and UC exceeded revenue goals and anticipate substantial growth this year. With the new customized software system, UC will continue to enhance collaboration and inter-trade opportunities for the barter industry. On behalf of …
In 2015 UC recorded over 11 million in annual trading for the second consecutive year. With UC’s new customized software system, 2016 is expected to surpass 2015’s impressive numbers. Patty Weston, UC’s International Broker observes, “People are really taking to the new software, its easy to use and posting listings couldn’t be simpler and quicker.” Thank you to all our …
UC has been on its new customized software system for three months, and in each month on the new system we have set an all-time trading record. Total trading for the three month period, August through October of 2015 UC, was up 39% over that same three month period of 2014. Trading is expected to continue to increase even more …
Carlo Mancosu and a group of childhood friends founded Sardinia’s first local currency: Sardex. Arts and humanities graduates with little financial experience, they built it from scratch in their home town of Serramanna as the island reeled from the financial crisis. Their hope was that the project would give them a job in the place where they had grown up. …
IRTA is pleased to report that the Connecticut Bar Association rendered an opinion on July 15th, 2015 that concludes that attorneys are permitted to participate in barter exchanges in the State of Connecticut. The well reasoned “Informal Opinion 15-04 – Lawyer’s Participation In A Barter-Exchange Program” states that payment of legal fees via trade dollars is permissible. Additionally, the opinion …
The Complementary Economics Foundation,(CEF) is pleased to announce the launch of its new website at www.ce-fdn.org Please visit us and stay informed about our progress and the latest news! CEF is also establishing a News Station in partnership with leading sources that will include more up to date information, news and trends in the trade/barter industry and the complementary currency …
IRTA has made it simple to get all the information you need about the Cabo San Lucas Convention THAT IS ONLY SIX WEEKS AWAY! Go to www.irtaconvention.com for everything you need to be in Cabo on September 17th!! Don’t miss the most important industry event of the year! Register Now by clicking HERE. If you have questions regarding the IRTA …
The Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce that Bob Bagga, Co-Founder, President and CEO of BizX with offices in Seattle, Oakland, and Dubai, has been selected to receive the 2015 Hall of Fame Award. This is the highest honor conferred by IRTA. The award will be presented at IRTA’s 36th Annual International Convention being held September 17th through …
2015 IRTA Cabo San Lucas Video Competition All submissions will be reviewed and judged by a team of judges selected by IRTA and incorporate results received from social media. Theme: Modern Barter as a critical 21st Century Business Solution Prize Money: 1st Place: 3,000 UC 2nd Place: 2,000 UC 3rd Place: 1,000 UC
Complementary Economics Foundation Formed To Provide Education, Training and Support Services for Innovation in the Modern Trade and Alternative Capital Systems Sectors IRTA is pleased to announce that it played a facilitating role in the creation of the Complementary Economics Foundation (CEF) a U.S. based non-profit, IRS approved tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization. As a result, the CEF is able to …
2014 was a great year for IRTA and UC, as both organizations surpassed their goals for the year. While we have enjoyed a number of achievements and successes, 2014 presented a few challenges as well. We have seen exceptional growth, continually improved financials and reached important milestones as an advocate for the barter industry. Resolving an increasingly problematic issue for …
Universal Currency (UC) Receives IRS Ruling Exempting It From 1099B Reporting Requirements Due to Clearinghouse Role of UC. Influences 1099B Reporting Requirements For Exchanges’ Internal Direct Recip Accounts IRTA’s global inter-exchange trading platform, Universal Clearinghouse Inc. (UC) received a Private Letter Ruling (PLR) from the IRS on January 8th, 2015 stating that: “UC does not have a reporting requirement under …
