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Barter Business Unlimited To Host New England's Largest Barter Expo At The Bradley Hotel, Windsor Locks, CT, On Thursday, November 15, 2012 From 4 to 9 P.M.

Barter Business Unlimited, the region's leading barter exchange company for business owners throughout the United States, announced today that it will be holding its 2012 Barter Expo at the Bradley Hotel on Thursday, November 15, 2012 from 4 to 9 p.m. Over 3,500 business professionals along with their employees, families and friends are expected to attend one of nation's leading barter exchange events which will include over 110 exhibit booths, entertainment, live and silent auction, gourmet food selections and refreshments.

''Barter certainly has become one of the most valuable business tools that company owners and managers have discovered during the last several years. We have members conserving their cash outlays and actually growing their businesses, expanding their market share and increasing sales during these challenging economic times using barter. Our annual barter expo is one of the premier events for our members to trade goods and services while expanding their business network,'' explained Debbie Lombardi, president, Barter Business Unlimited, www.bbubarter.com. ''Several millions of dollars are expected to be traded during this year's 2012 Barter Expo.''

The Bradley Hotel is located at 383 South Center Street, Windsor Locks, CT, phone (860) 627-7762, www.bradleyhotel.com. From I-91 south take Exit 41 and from I-91 North take Exit 42 then take a right onto Rt. 159. This year's growing list of barter expo sponsors include Barnum Financial www.barnumfinancialgroup.com, Connecticut Business Hall Of Fame www.ctbhof.com, and the Bradley Hotel. In addition to BBU members attending the event, all business owners and managers are invited to attend the barter expo and experience the advantages of barter just by presenting a business card and proper identification at the entrance. Significant membership discounts are available to all new members who sign-up at the expo and corporate sponsorships are still available as well.

''As a longtime Barter Business Unlimited member, I find the annual barter expo a great opportunity to network and increase your sales. I also start my holiday gift buying season for friends and clients at the expo,'' said Kris Rutkowski, owner, Tri-City Trading, New Britain, CT, www.tri-citytrading.com.

''It's a tremendous opportunity to host the upcoming 2012 Barter Expo. Thousands of people from parts throughout the United States are expected to attend as they trade their products and services utilizing barter as a smart business tool,'' said Harold Thompson, events manager, Bradley Hotel. ''We're making arrangements for barter member booth exhibits that include companies involved in almost every area of business -- from healthcare, entertainment, office supplies, retail to financial and legal industries, dental care, pet care, hospitality and many other areas of business.''

With offices based in Bristol, Connecticut, Barter Business Unlimited, Inc., is a proud member of the Universal Currency, Greater Bristol Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Trade Executives and the International Reciprocal Trade Association. BBU is also a supporter of the United Way of West Central Connecticut, Goodwin College Foundation, SPCA of Connecticut and The V Foundation for Cancer Research. To learn more about the barter industry and BBU, visit www.blogtalkradio.com/bartertoday, Linkedin.com and Facebook/barterbusinessunlimited. For more information about Barter Business Unlimited or the recently launched ''BarterCare'' health care program, call (860) 583-2281 or visit www.bbubarter.com.


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Donate BBU Barter Dollars Now - to help the Sandy Hook community!

This tragedy has touched everyone locally and countless worldwide. It's rare to see a dry eye the last few days as people work through the feelings of shock, pain, sadness, confusion, blame, and anger.

BBU Barter and Easy Seat Tickets have teamed up to raise more than 100,000 in Barter donations to help fund The Cove for Grieving Children.

With the Funds they will be opening a new location in the community where it is needed most to provide support and programs for children, teens, families, responders and the community work with their unresolved grief due to the traumatic losses.

This organization is vital because long after the smoke clears our neighbors in Newtown have an unthinkable emotional Challenge to deal with as they rebuild their lives which will never again be the same.

Whether it be $25 or $10,000 in barter any donation will contribute in making a HUGE difference. We encourage our members and all businesses to unite and donate to this worthy cause. Contact BBU 860-583-2281, info@bbu.com to make a donation.

For more information:
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College Tuition is available using BBU Barter

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BBU Barter launches our new BarterCare program!

BarterCare™ - An exclusive Barter health management system!

Employers can now offer a unique incentive to staff and use barter dollars to cover the cost! With the BarterCare card you're now able to purchase a prepaid benefit card that allows the holder to use services such as dental, vision, hearing and others as an employee benefit.

Because of its unique design, employers may subsidize employee's medical expenses in a manner that is potentially a tax deductible event!

BarterCard holders have private accounts which can be accessed via the BarterCare website. That will show the current balances, health care purchased and providers available under the program.

Once the card holder reaches their allocated limit, the card is no longer usable until additional funds are added by the employer. Participation in this program is provided at no additional cost to the Barter Business Unlimited account holder other than the ordinary contractual transaction fees that already exist. BarterCare has been designed to help your business stay competitive and keep you and your employees healthy!

For more information on how BarterCare can help you maximize your employee benefit program. Contact BarterCare today!


Your Invited to the Barter Event of the YEAR!

Barter Business Unlimited, announced today that it will be holding its “Stars Of Barter” 2010 Expo at the Bradley Hotel on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 from 4 to 9 p.m. Thousands of business professionals, employees and friends are expected to attend the region’s largest barter exchange event that will include over 100 exhibit booths, entertainment, live and silent auction, food and refreshments.



“We expect over $1 million in products and services to be traded during our expo and an additional $1 million traded during the week following the event. Barter has become one of the most valuable tools for company owners and managers involved in practically any type of business. Especially during these challenging economic times, barter has allowed companies to save needed cash, utilize unused inventory and services and increase sales and revenues,” said Debbie Lombardi, president, Barter Business Unlimited (BBU), Bristol, CT, www.bbubarter.com.

The Bradley Hotel is located at 353 South Center Street, Windsor Locks, CT, phone (860) 627-7762, www.bradleyhotel.com. From I-91 south take Exit 41 and from I-91 North take Exit 42 then take a right onto Rt. 159. This year’s sponsors of the barter expo include Barnum Financial, Connecticut Business Hall Of Fame and the Bradley Hotel. In addition to BBU members attending the event, all business owners and managers are invited to attend the barter expo and experience the advantages of barter just by presenting a business card and proper identification at the entrance. Significant membership discounts are available to all new members who sign-up at the expo.



“It’s a great opportunity to host the upcoming Barter Business Unlimited 2010 Expo. Traveling from Virginia to Maine, business owners, managers and their employees -- along with their family and friends -- will be visiting our hotel and conference facility to discover the ‘world of barter’. Thousands of people are expected as they trade their products and services utilizing barter as a tool to make purchases and save needed cash,” said Jacob Weil, deputy director of Marketing, Bradley Hotel. “Barter is really a smart business tool for any type of business. Our hotel has been a member of Barter Business Unlimited for many years now. We will be making arrangements for over 100 barter member booth exhibits that include companies involved in almost every area of business -- from healthcare, entertainment, office supplies, retail to financial and legal industries, dental care, pet care, hospitality and many other areas. This year, Barter Business Unlimited will be doubling the size of the event compared to last year and fully utilize our 6800 sq.ft. ballroom.”



“I’m looking forward to even larger barter show this year. As a BBU member, the expo is a great opportunity to network and increase your sales. I also use the expo to start my holiday gift buying season for friends and clients” said Kris Rutkowski, owner, Tri-City Trading, New Britain, CT, www.tri-citytrading.com.



With offices based in Bristol, Connecticut, Barter Business Unlimited, Inc., is a proud member of the Universal Currency, Greater Bristol Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Trade Executives and the International Reciprocal Trade Association. To hear more about the barter industry and BBU, visit www.blogtalkradio.com/bartertoday. Linkedin.com and Facebook users can also join barter industry user groups.


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Dr. W. H. Ko, DMD, provides quality services at affordable prices. We offer evening, weekend and emergency appointments along with comprehensive general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and orthodontic services all at 100% barter to BBU members!

We are proud to be part of the BBU Barter membership. We use barter almost daily at restaurants, travel, hotels, health and beauty needs and our business expenses.

We recommend BBU Barter because they offer practically every service and product imaginable! Even though you do not see a specific item or service you are looking for their experienced Broker team maybe able to meet your needs.

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Since joining Barter Business Unlimited I have substituted doing what I do best in place of what I do worst.

I did not have to climb 30 feet up on a ladder in the cold to clean my gutters. This was done by a younger man with the right equipment. Instead of doing work that I am not qualified to do, I installed telephones which I have been doing safely for over 30 years, swapped this work for barter dollars and had my gutters cleaned by a young man who could do it safely and in about half the time it would have taken me.

Two years worth of leaves were removed from my yard in less than one day by a crew with all the right equipment. I now have a generator bought with barter dollars to keep my home warm and safe in case of a prolonged power failure. An irritating squeak from my car engine which I lived with for over a year was quickly remedied with barter dollars.

Who put these trades together for me? My BBU Broker ! I feel like she is part of my sales staff. She is always on the look out for companies who are moving and need telephone and computer wiring work done by a licensed professional. She has a pleasant and joyful personality and I enjoy telling her jokes. Life to too short to be all business.

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