Working Together

May 27, 2010

NATE and IRTA

To the Benefit of the modern Trade and Barter Industry

The International Reciprocal Trade Association, IRTA and The National Association of Trade Exchanges, NATE have announced that they are working together in a cooperative effort to modernize and up date the current Certified Trade Broker (CTB) program that is offered by both Industry Associations.

In a joint statement issued by NATE President Gary Oshry and IRTA President David Wallach they agreed “That the education and certification of the Trade Brokers that represent the Modern Trade and Barter Industry is a top priority for both associations. By collaborating on this vital project we usher in a welcomed spirit of cooperation and in the end we will offer a finished product that will be improved, standardized and utilized by the entire industry.“ 

Members of the joint committee include; Maurya Lane BBE, Gary Oshry NET and  President NATE, Richard Harris NCE, David Wallach President IRTA, Dr. Lee BXS, Mike Mercier Metro Trade, Kim Strabley IMS, Perry Constantinides BSI, Steve Acerra Fla. Barter, and Ron Whitney IRTA Executive Director.

“Our goal is to have this project completed by the first of October 2010,” said Committee Chairperson Kim Strabley, “We plan to offer CTB courses and testing on line so that we can more efficiently educate and certify our industries Trade Brokers.”