Special Report On IRTA�s 33rd International Convention
IRTA Jamaican Convention
Well Attended
More than 45 barter and
trade organizations attended IRTA�s 33rd International Convention in
Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The convention was highlighted in Jamaica�s
largest newspaper, The Jamaica Observer, in its September 14
edition. The publication had extensive coverage of the convention
and its local host, Anbell Trade Exchange.
The well-attended event
provided an important learning opportunity for seasoned barter
industry veterans as well as new exchange owners. An Outstanding
Achievement Award recipient, Scott Whitmer of Florida Barter,
commented, �It was one of the best barter industry conventions I
have ever attended in over thirty years � there was a lot of energy
and new faces. IRTA certainly delivered the goods, both in terms of
quality programming and a fun all-inclusive property.�
IRTA successfully
provided Registered Trade Broker (RTB) training and certifications
to the following nine individuals:
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David Bonilla,
Florida Barter
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Rachel Battaglia,
Alamo Barter
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Kayley Pitzele,
BizXchange
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Caroline Vallance,
Nu Barter Sarasota
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Bob La Rocca, Nu
Barter Boca Raton
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Jacquie Stein, Nu
Barter Savannah
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Robin Sinor, E
Barter Nation
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Nicole Colter,
Barter Matchmakers
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Chong Kee Tan, Bay
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