Midwest Business Exchange

MBE Barter - How It Works!A network of local businesses and organizations, Midwest Business Exchange (MBE) allows members to barter their goods and services among themselves. The team at MBE helps to facilitate trades between members, eliminating the drawbacks of one-on-one trading by creating a functioning barter economy that allows businesses to trade with one another. As a result, a business can engage in trade even if they do not have goods or services that their trading partner wants.

Since 1980, MBE has worked with countless businesses, nonprofits, and organizations to support the local economy by encouraging mutually beneficial exchanges. More importantly, we’ve helped our members market and advertise their businesses in ways that their budget may not have otherwise allowed.

WHY BARTER?
If you’re looking to learn more about how barter works, what its advantages are, and what you stand to gain by participating, the team at MBE is here to provide you with the information you need.
HOW TO JOIN
Looking to join Midwest Business Exchange? We’re always looking to expand! Whether you’re a healthcare provider, a local restaurant, or anything in between, our team will work with you to get you on board!
MEMBERS
Already an MBE member? If you’re looking to file your transactions, discover great barter deals, or learn how to stretch your trade dollars, we’ve assembled a number of helpful, informative documents.
Dan Dove

Since joining MBE in 1980, I’ve had all my business supplies for Angels Pest Control printed through MBE and have done advertising, oil changes car repairs, carpet installation, and cleaning. I have been able to take trips and stay in hotels in Detroit, Chicago, Mackinac Island, and Florida and have gotten glasses and dental work all through MBE. I honestly believe that I couldn’t have stayed in business for 43 years without the extra income MBE put in my pocket. I am truly grateful for MBE and its founder, Jerry Howell.

Fred Taylor, Attorney At Law

Laura Kinkema

I have been a member of MBE for over 20 years. I use MBE for everything from going on vacations , flooring and chimney work. It’s also a great way to advertise too. When I need something  I’ll call my broker they get right on it.