International organization awards first Legends of Barter Award
WINTER PARK, Fla. (Oct. 8, 2009) – The International Reciprocal Trade Association (IRTA) awarded its first-ever Legends of Barter award to Scott Whitmer, president and CEO of Winter Park-based Florida Barter. The award was recently presented at IRTA’s 30th Annual Convention held in Dallas, Texas.
“Over the past 28 years, Scott Whitmer has consistently set the standard for the modern trade and barter industry,” said Ron Whitney, IRTA’s executive director. “He has worked tirelessly to promote organized barter as an important business tool and has raised awareness of the industry by growing Florida Barter into the largest independent organized barter system on the entire U.S. east coast.”
The Legends of Barter award recognizes individuals who have served the modern trade and barter industry for a period of 10 or more years from 1979 to 2009. During that time the honoree, as evidenced through positive and identifiable actions, has measurably contributed to the shape, definition and growth of the modern trade and barter industry. Nominations for the award were received from around the world.
“I am so pleased to be the recipient of this prestigious award,” said Whitmer. “To be recognized for excellence by your peers is, in my opinion, the highest possible honor.”Whitmer was elected to the position of chairman of the IRTA’s prestigious Uniform Currency Clearinghouse (UCC) earlier this year. The UCC establishes and regulates the universal standards for international barter and trade transactions.
About Florida Barter
Established in 1982, Florida Barter is the largest independent modern organized barter system on the U.S. east coast. Florida Barter offers a service oriented, alternative currency solution for local businesses, helping businesses achieve new sales and increased profits by offering a combination of expertise, knowledge and experience within the barter industry.
Trade activities have been around for centuries, but today’s modern organized barter has become an important alternate source of income and business contacts for many small businesses. For more information, visit our web site at http://www.floridabarter.com/ or call our headquarters in Winter Park at 321-397-2050. Florida Barter also has offices in Tampa and Daytona Beach, Fla.
Florida Barter is a proud member of the International Reciprocal Trade Association (IRTA), embracing the industry code of ethics and the stringent national and international standards.
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