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Barter Networking Happy Hour

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Hosted by Dominic Canterbury in Seattle, Washington

Type: Business Mixer
When: Wednesday, March 25 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Fee: Free

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Event description

[Just added 15 more spots.]

Who cares about this stupid recession, anyways? We can survive and thrive by trading with each other!

This happy hour will be all about networking with the intent to barter so come prepared with ideas about what you'd be willing to trade to get yourself working at full capacity.

And, for some extra fun, you can sign up for Dibspace.com -- the brand new barter currency for indie businesses. It's free and it liberates you from the old fashioned one-to-one barter.

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  • Banu Sekendur
    Posted by Banu Sekendur, Clearwater, Florida | Mar 13, 2009

    I don't know if I can make it to this event but I've bartered for over $5000 worth of services with my jewelry over the last 3 years. I've had mostly good experiences but there were a couple I learned a lot from as well. If anyone has any questions I am here to answer them.

  • Krysteen Lomonaco
    Posted by Krysteen Lomonaco, EDMONDS, Washington | Mar 13, 2009

    I love to barter! I'm making my lists now!

  • Judy Tallant
    Posted by Judy Tallant, Snohomish, Washington | Mar 14, 2009

    I see several things I'd like to barter for here - anyone need desserts or a wedding cake?

  • Dominic Canterbury
    Posted by Dominic Canterbury, Seattle, Washington | Mar 17, 2009

    You know what we need? Massage therapists. Lots of them. I'm sure they'd be a HUGE hit at the event.

    If you know some, make sure you invite them.

  • Shanti Mai
    Posted by Shanti Mai, Seattle , Washington | Mar 18, 2009

    FYI: I'm part of a wonderful group of barterers, with hundreds of members in Port Townsend and Bellingham, and spreading south.

    Seattle could easily open a branch of this group. The PT people have an interesting approach, where they are not politically or legally under the same structure as the original, Bellingham group, and I can easily connect you with people who can tell you more about that.

    Trades are recorded on the website, and you can go into "commitment", meaning that your spending is currently greater than your receiving. It's a great system!

    The website is http://www.fourthcornerexchange.com

  • Dominic Canterbury
    Posted by Dominic Canterbury, Seattle, Washington | Mar 18, 2009

    I've heard good things about Fourth Corner but I haven't used them. They seem to be pretty huge in Bellingham though.

    For those looking for a barter currency here in Seattle, you could check out Dibspace. It's free and we already have about 370 members.

    AND you get 100 credits just for signing up your business, so after you spend a couple of minutes signing up, you could go spend your credits on a much needed massage!

  • Shanti Mai
    Posted by Shanti Mai, Seattle , Washington | Mar 19, 2009

    hmmmm.... I hadn't even finished registering for your site, Dibspace.com, when you and Aaron were already asking to follow me on the site. A bit strange!

    Shanti Mai

  • Eric Green
    Posted by Eric Green , Seattle, Washington | Mar 19, 2009

    damn! I would love to attend this event but I have other obligations for next wednesday night. Anyone who wants to barter with a window/gutter cleaner, let me know.

  • George Vernon
    Posted by George Vernon, seattle, Washington | Mar 19, 2009

    I'm going back to school next month and seeking some new barter clients for my web design assignments. http://georgevp.net

  • Suzanne Griscom
    Posted by Suzanne Griscom, Seattle, Washington | Mar 19, 2009

    I've signed up on Dibs but I'm not sure I can make it to this event.

    My service available for dibbing is helping you write content to spiff up your website or marketing materials to draw in more committed customers.

    I am also a writing coach and can help you with your personal writing projects.

    Cheers! Suzanne

    Editor, Writer, Wordsmith
  • Nancy Hanauer
    Posted by Nancy Hanauer, Seattle, Washington | Mar 20, 2009

    Wish I could make it, Dominic, but I'm teaching that night. Will check out Dibspace and will try to make the next event, schedule permitting. Still looking for someone to barter with to change a few things on my website...

    Nancy

    Hop to Signaroo

  • Erin Riordan
    Posted by Erin Riordan, Seattle, Washington | Mar 20, 2009

    I love doing trades! I see a few people on here I would love to trade with... see you all there!!

  • Kay Rynerson
    Posted by Kay Rynerson, Seattle, Washington | Mar 20, 2009

    Shoot, I've got other plans, do it again some other day! Please! What a brilliant idea.

  • Joe Kennedy
    Posted by Joe Kennedy, Bellevue, Washington | Mar 23, 2009

    Does anyone need more business? Have you been advertising? I'm willing to barter great exposure to the best audience in the Pacific NW.

    Great idea for an event. I hope that someone will do one like this on the Eastside.

  • Bean Fairbanks
    Posted by Bean Fairbanks, Seattle, Washington | Mar 23, 2009

    Hoping to attend. I have another meeting scheduled at 7pm downtown that may be canceled

  • Karen Floyd
    Posted by Karen Floyd, Seattle, Washington | Mar 23, 2009

    Dominic,

    I am a Massage Therapist plus... Love the barter system! Ready to trade! I have a book to publish, some handyman(person) jobs I need help with, need more help with my website, want to learn how to use Creative Suites 3 on my Apple Laptop...... I'm ready!

  • Ted Hilliard
    Posted by Ted Hilliard, Tracyton, Washington | Mar 23, 2009

    This is definitely the way to go in the near future. I began to use barter during the last half of 2008.

  • Dominic Canterbury
    Posted by Dominic Canterbury, Seattle, Washington | Mar 23, 2009

    The event is full but I'm checking with Vermillion to see if it's OK to bring more people.

    If you want to get in, check back soon.

    D.

  • Dominic Canterbury
    Posted by Dominic Canterbury, Seattle, Washington | Mar 24, 2009

    Hi All, I just added 15 more spots. If you're not in, get in while you can. D.

  • Krysteen Lomonaco
    Posted by Krysteen Lomonaco, EDMONDS, Washington | Mar 24, 2009

    I'm willing to barter my henna party services for a Face book tutorial, massage, reiki and I need some business cards printed up before Friday!

  • Elizabeth Hearn
    Posted by Elizabeth Hearn, anycity, Washington | Mar 24, 2009

    I would so love to attend this event! Anyone from the Covington area looking for a tag along?

  • Dawn Renee Mallory
    Posted by Dawn Renee Mallory, Seattle, Washington | Mar 24, 2009

    Dun, Sir Hero D... d

    Please send me your flaky friends!
  • Allison Nelson
    Posted by Allison Nelson, Seattle, Washington | Mar 24, 2009

    Looking forward to this! I am offering stellar Personal Space Organizing services and looking for:

    *bodywork and physical therapy~ especially myofascial release and craniosacral (rehabbing and prehabbing my knee before and after ACL surgery)

    *super-mac love for my Powerbook G4~ a system reinstall, tune-up and educational/troubleshoot session

    I'm on dibspace and am totally open to indirect trades, too. Let's get this party started!!

    Sharing the joy of simple living.
  • Patricia Klingler
    Posted by Patricia Klingler, Bellevue, Washington | Mar 24, 2009

    Dominic,

    I can't make it tomorrow night, as I have another commitment. I have looked at Dibspace, and will take more time to read how it works. Thanks for bringing this to Biznik.

    ~ Patricia

  • Michelle Basey
    Posted by Michelle Basey, Burien, Washington | Mar 25, 2009

    What a FABULOUS idea for an event Dominic!! I hope to be available to attend a future one!

  • Mike Pritchard
    Posted by Mike Pritchard, Kirkland, Washington | Mar 25, 2009

    I will do my D***est to make this - just discovered the event.

    I'll be thinking about trades......

    Improving your online surveys
  • Bean Fairbanks
    Posted by Bean Fairbanks, Seattle, Washington | Mar 25, 2009

    Unfortunately a sprained ankle is going to keep me home tonight :-(

  • Mimi Pettibone
    Posted by Mimi Pettibone, Seattle, Washington | Mar 25, 2009

    I'll be there after 7pm : )

  • Karen Floyd
    Posted by Karen Floyd, Seattle, Washington | Mar 26, 2009

    yeah Dominic and Aaron!

    Love the concept and the service of this project. I'm putting my vote in writing for an event to review Dibspace~ and all it has to offer for those of us who like the hands on approach! Great event tonight!

  • Edie Pierson
    Posted by Edie Pierson, Snohomish, Washington | Mar 26, 2009

    Dominic, sorry to have missed your event last night. I hope to catch another one. I wonder if event sites can be chosen that have better parking?

  • Meisha Rouser
    Posted by Meisha Rouser, Seattle, Washington | Mar 27, 2009

    What a great event and idea. I love what you are creating on DibSpace. As a Life Coach I can see how DibSpace will be a great medium for people who have always wanted to explore the benefits of having a life coach but maybe couldn't go there due to finances. I look forward to future events.

    Meisha Rouser, BeyondLeft.com

    Life Coaching & Seminars ~ www.BeyondLeft.com

Event Location

Vermillion

1508 11th Ave
Seattle, Washington 98122
Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:00 PM

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  • networking