Volume 3          Number 1            January 1, 2003

Happy New Year, and Welcome to 2003!!

We have a lot of plans in the works for the coming year.
As well as being a member of NATE (The National Association of Trade Exchanges), we have also joined IRTA (International Reciprocal Trade Association). This will give us thousands of new trading opportunities around the country, as well as around the world. We have several new contacts that have committed to joining CBI in January Also in the next couple months we plan to hire a full time assistant, which will allow the office and the showroom to be open on a regular basis. 
Because of my relationship with the ITEX members, we have been giving a special to them on the sign-up fee.  This will end on Jan. 31, 2003.  If you know anyone that might want to take advantage of this, have him or her go to www.centralbarter.com and sign up soon.  If you know anyone else that might benefit from trade have them call Red @ 713-562-7925. 

GOODS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE ON TRADE

We have 50 Celebration Station 1 day passes $20.00 trade each.  They are good for all outdoor activities, and good at both locations.  (Not good for food or game tokens).

**Courier
*Banners and magnetic signs
Sports Bar-in house food and drinks (no carry out)
*Pest control & termite services (most areas)
Medical Services (2 locations)
**Tutor
Awnings
**Electrical Contractor
Printing
Picture framing
Auto repair
Therapeutic massage
*Art (several)
*Discounted pet services
Mortgage & real estate services
*Hand made jewelry
**Hand wash and detail in the Kingwood area
**$10.00 certificates at Turtle Wash Car Care @ 8110 Richmond
Haircuts
*Oriental Rugs
AND MUCH MUCH MORE

*Members with a link to their website.
**New members

Many goods and services in other parts of Texas and the US.

Feel free to call or e-mail for more information on these as well as many other products & services.