At the 35th Annual National Association of Trade Exchanges (NATE) Convention, Ric Zampatti, Founder and CEO of The Barter Company was presented the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is given to a pivotal member of the organization who has provided ongoing leadership, guidance, and support to NATE during their membership.
Zampatti founded The Barter Company in 1996 as a one-person operation in a small office. Today, The Barter Company is located in Kennesaw and exists to help its more than 2,500 clients prosper and have the best, most beneficial experience in the barter industry. The company operates throughout the Southeast and proudly serves thousands of clients who, combined, trade an average of $15 million annually.
Kim Ames, President of NATE presented the award to Zampatti. “While we have many active members, the choice for the Lifetime Achievement Award this year was easy. Ric Zampatti has built his trade exchange from the ground up with integrity and professionalism every step of the way. At the same time, he has provided direction and support to NATE. He was an early adopter of barter technology and is always looking for ways to positively impact our organization and the industry,” said Ames.
About The Barter Company
The Barter Company has established itself as the leading force in the barter industry throughout the Southeast with offices in Georgia and Florida. Based in Kennesaw, GA, The Barter Company provides businesses with an alternative currency network by using barter dollars instead of cash to handle transactions. Within its trade network, The Barter Company uses state-of-the-art technology to facilitate its clients, buying and selling needs. The company has also developed, throughout the country, reciprocal agreements with other barter exchanges, thus giving The Barter Company clients access to a wide range of goods and services. For more information, visit The Barter Company’s website.
About NATE
The National Association of Trade Exchanges (NATE) exists to promote, educate and train fellow exchanges in the barter industry. Our association is dedicated to helping independently owned and operated exchanges prosper while upholding a formal standard of ethics and integrity used to maintain federal compliances and regulations. Since 1984, the most successful barter companies across the United States have been members of NATE. For more information, visit their website.
