The ancient system of barter, the exchange of goods of equal value, has been revived and adapted to the modern economy. Today millions of businesses ranging from airlines, doctors, lawyers, caterers, dentists, restaurants, hotels and contractors, to household names like Xerox, Pepsi Cola, Ramada Inns, McDonnell-Douglas, Mattel, and Hilton, conduct billions worth of barter transactions annually. The Barter Authority is a network of Hampton Roads businesses who exchange their goods and services for thousands of items they need. If you join we will serve you in several ways...

As a Broker, the Barter Authority actively promotes your interests in the marketplace.

As a Record keeper, the Barter Authority provides monthly statements of your trade, simplifying your accounting.

As a Consultant, the Barter Authority advises you of current barter opportunities in the marketplace and assists you in negotiating the best possible trade.

As a Clearinghouse, the Barter Authority provides the medium of exchange, the "Trade Dollar" which can be used to purchase the products and services of hundreds of businesses here in Hampton Roads and around the world.