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NATE Hosts Its 30^th Annual Convention In Orlando

The National Association of Trade Exchanges' recently held annual convention was aimed at "Expanding the World of Trade" and consisted of seminars for trade exchange owners and brokers. Along with the seminars and discussion panels, convention attendees had many social events planned as a means for networking, a "Welcome Meet & Greet Mixer," and an awards banquet held at Disney's Epcot Center.

The 2014 Platinum Sponsors were TradeFirst (MI) and Trade Studio (WA).  Additional convention supporters for the convention included Alamo Barter Corporation, Barter Business Exchange Inc, New England Trade Inc, and The Barter Company. Their generous contributions went to the planning, organizing, and execution of convention events such as the Epcot Center banquet and Pirates Dinner Adventure outing.

In addition to the seminars moderated by exchange owners and brokers, NATE also offered free RTB (Registered Trade Broker) and CTB (Certified Trade Broker) training for those looking to advance their barter broker skills and knowledge in the industry. The training and testing is the same for CTB & RTB. A RTB can only become a CTB after being in the barter industry for two years.

The following are the 2014 RTBs and CTBs:

John Kucera, CTB - Carolina Trade Exchange

Bonnie Williams, CTB - Carolina Trade Exchange

Raye Fegan, CTB - NATE admin/BANC broker

Jason Johnston, CTB - Bottom Line Barter

Christina Lugo, RTB - Barter Business Exchange Inc.

Liz Kelchner, RTB - Barter Business Exchange Inc.

Janette Perry, RTB - International Barter Exchange

Newly elected 2014 NATE board officers are:

• President - Maurya Lane, of Barter Business Exchange
• Vice President - Paul Richardson, of Arizona Trade Exchange
• Treasurer - Gary Oshry, of New England Trade
• Secretary - Kim Ames, of TradeAmericanCard
• Board member - Kenn Flemmons, of Southern Barter Exchange
• Board member - Ric Zampatti, of The Barter Company
• Board member - Anne Weiser, of International Barter Exchange

In addition, Fred Detwiler received NATE's award for member of the year and Gary Oshry was awarded board member of the year. 

For more information, click here. Or contact Raye Hampton-Fegan at (617) 763-3311 or raye@natebarter.com.

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