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IRTA’s 2025 Convention a Big Hit! Review the Full Award Recipients List
Local Trade Partners Founder & CEO, Rolf Wilkin, said it best, “Thanks for a great convention – we had fun

Just Five Weeks Until IRTA’s Las Vegas Convention – Register Now!
There is still time to register for IRTA’s Convention from May 6th through May 8th, 2025 at the Planet Hollywood

IRTA Adds AI Session To Its Convention Program Schedule
Can AI provide pathways to grow your trade exchange and the entire barter industry? It’s just one of the important

Ron Whitney Elected to the Barter Hall of Fame – Will Be Inducted at IRTA’s 2025 Planet Hollywood Convention
The IRTA Global Board of Directors and Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announced that Ron Whitney has been

IRTA Announces New European Initiative
IRTA is pleased to announce a new alliance with long-time successful Dutch entrepreneur Sebastiaan Kastelijn – to promote IRTA’s membership

Four Months Until IRTA’s Las Vegas Planet Hollywood Resort International Convention!
Happy New Year! As we move into 2025, we are are excited to remind you that the countdown has begun

IRTA Launches New Website!
IRTA is thrilled to announce its new website has gone LIVE effective today! Visit Our New Website! The team leader

2023 IRTA Convention Recap
“Best Convention Ever” Reaps Big Trading Bump for IRTA Convention Attendees! Women Obtain Board Majority for 1st Time in IRTA’s

Important Message From IRTA’s Chairman of the Board
Dear Valued IRTA and Barter Industry Members: What a roller coaster the last few years have been, not only for

UC Tops One Million For Third Straight Month in 2022
UC posted 1,009,494 of trading in March – making it the third straight month UC surpassed one million in 2022.

Attendees Praise IRTA’s Virtual Convention!
Attendees Praise IRTA’s Virtual Convention!All Sessions Were Recorded for Post-Convention Viewing! IRTA made a courageous decision to hold a virtual

IRTA Now Offers CTB Course & Testing Online!
IRTA Now Offers Certified Trade Broker Course & Testing Online! In furtherance of IRTA’s ongoing commitment to provide quality educational

IRTA Announces 2020 Virtual Convention for September 23rd to 25th!
With Covid-19 still spiking in over twenty states in the U.S., the IRTA global board of directors has wisely decided

Positive Industry News
TOGETHER STRONGER Articles Featuring IRTA & IRTA Trade Exchanges In these challenging Covid-19 times, trade exchanges are creatively pivoting to

Ron Whitney Interviewed on BusinessX Podcast
IRTA CEO Ron Whitney has been interviewed on the BusinessX Podcast, hosted by Caroline Macdonald.