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.
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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!
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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.
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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.

Dave Shires

Midwest Business Exchange has been a fantastic partner for us. As a local web design company, Blue Fire Media has been able to generate trade dollars by building websites for clients. This has allowed us to reach a wider customer base. More importantly, we’ve been able to use our trade dollars to pay for a number of improvements to our building, including painting, sealcoating, electrical work, lawn maintenance, and flooring. As a way to reach a huge audience of local businesses and secure a range of beneficial goods and services on trade, MBE has exceeded our expectations!

David Hamilton

I have been a member of MBE for three years and I wish I would have joined ten years ago. Not only has my trade business been rewarding, but I have gotten cash referrals from trade jobs. One member in Vicksburg referred me to three of his neighbors for power washing and they in turn referred me to others for painting and glass bead blasting. I can’t say enough for the guys who work there, and when I call you can tell they are genuinely interested in helping me promote my business.

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