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ATLANTA (February 13, 2012) Tradebank International Inc. (Tradebank) was granted a permanent injunction by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (the Court) against Defendants Alan Mink and his company The Trade Banc. On January 31, 2012, a ruling was made in favor of Tradebank, the plaintiff. Grounds for the case included Tradebank’s causes of action for common law unfair competition, common law trademark infringement, and violations of the Georgia Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

The Court found that Tradebank has a protectable interest in its registered mark “Tradebank” and further found that:

• The Defendants’ use of the name “The Trade Banc” is likely to cause confusion and has, in fact, caused actual confusion in the marketplace.

• The Defendants’ use of the mark “The Trade Banc” infringes upon Tradebank’s registered “Tradebank” registered mark.

• The Defendants’ infringement of Tradebank’s trademark causes irreparable harm, and that Tradebank has no adequate remedy at law to redress such infringement.

Accordingly, the Court stated Tradebank is awarded a monetary judgment on its claim for attorneys’ fees against Defendant.

“I am very glad about the Court’s ruling,” stated Todd Gerry, Sr. VP of Tradebank. “It is an unfortunate circumstance to find someone riding the coat-tails of your company’s successful endeavors in hopes of benefitting financially from it. We intend to follow through, as it is very important to us, to ensure that other companies, including The Trade Banc licensees, no longer infringe upon Tradebank’s intellectual property.”

Mr. Mink, now doing business under the name The Trade Alliance, has been ordered to cease and desist from any use of whatsoever the names “The Trade Banc” and any derivations thereof, including any attempts to license such name or any derivation thereof to any other person or entity. As stated in the permanent injunction, the Defendants shall remove all such names from all of their marketing materials and inform all of their licensees to whom they have purportedly licensed the right to use the name “The Trade Banc” that Defendants have been enjoined from such use and have no right to grant such license.

More About Tradebank
Tradebank International Inc. (Tradebank) is a privately held international trade exchange founded in 1987. Headquartered in Lawrenceville, Ga., Tradebank has outlets throughout the U.S. and Canada providing opportunities for its Tradebank clients to barter their products and services. Tradebank earned the Consumers’ Choice Award in 2010 in the “Barter and Trade Exchange” category, making it the eleventh time earning the award. Tradebank International Franchising Corporation is the entity that was formed for franchising the Tradebank International Inc. concept. www.tradebank.com.

Michelle Kaiser, owner of Alotta Brownies in Fremont, Nebraska is auditioning for Food Network’s TV show “Cupcake Wars”.

“Michelle has been a strong advocate for Tradebank here in the Omaha area and she makes world class baked goods,” says Aubyn Fowler, Regional Owner for Tradebank of Omaha. Fowler continues, “When I saw her audition tape, I knew it will help her get on the show. Everyone here at Tradebank supports Michelle 100% and is excited for her.”

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For more information on Tradebank go to tradebank.com

 For more information on Alotta Brownies go to alottabrownies.com

For more information on Tradebank of Omaha email afowler@tradebankofomaha.com

“More Rum” was the new ice cream flavor Tradebank Brokers Heather Kline (Tradebank of Knoxville) and Megan Witmer (Tradebank of Wichita) created to win the Tradebank/Ice Cream Show Create-A-Flavor event on Friday, February 2, 2012 in Chattanooga,Tennessee. Create-A-Flavor was part of Tradebank International’s 2012 Broker Convention. The event was co-sponsored with Tradebank client, Lynda and Roger Curtis, owners of The Ice Cream Show at 105 Walnut Street, in Chattanooga.

“The Create-A-Flavor event was a combination The Apprentice, Cooking Channel and Broker Training,” said Marcy S. Yaffe, VP of Trade for Tradebank International.

“Create-A-Flavor was designed to facilitate teamwork between Brokers whose primarily contact is via phone and email while showcasing the Broker’s skills in creativity, planning, marketing, and task execution, all characteristics of an outstanding Tradebank Broker. Creating a unique ice cream flavor was the perfect way for the Brokers to demonstrate their abilities, have fun, get to know each other better and enjoy great ice cream. The Ice Cream Show was the perfect venue in downtown Chattanooga.

Each team had access to several base flavors and hundreds of mix-ins they could use to create their unique blends. In addition, each team had to name their flavor, create supporting marketing materials and test market their formula before submitting it to the six judges for a final vote. The judges consisted of an employee of the Ice Cream Show, Tradebank Client Rufus Marye, owner of Chattanooga Double Decker Bus, and four customers of the Ice Cream Show. Each team was judged on appearance, taste, marketing effort, potential customer appeal and uniqueness,” explains Yaffe.

“More Rum” is a combination vanilla ice cream, fresh mango, vanilla wafers and two shots of rum flavoring all blended together. The creation will be featured at The Ice Cream Show during the month of February.

Each Tradebank client is a assigned a personal Tradebank Broker who assists them in expanding their trading opportunities with introductions to new customers and ways to make purchases with Trade Dollars rather than cash. Trading through Tradebank helps business owners increase their customers, improve cash flow and capitalize on under performing assets.

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For more information on Tradebank, go to tradebank.com

For more information on The Ice Cream Show, go to theicecreamshow.com

For more information on Chattanooga Double Decker, go to chattanoogadoubledecker.com

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ATLANTA (February 3, 2012) Demaree and Brian Walker are the new regional owners of Tradebank of Lake-Sumter, a franchise outlet of Tradebank International Inc. (Tradebank) that offers business owners a way to barter goods and services to save cash. The Walkers acquired the reins of the Lake-Sumter outlet from Tait Carson, regional owner of Tradebank of Orlando. Carson was recently honored with Tradebank’s highest honor in recognition of the most outstanding level of excellence achieved in the operation of outlet in 2011.

“Brian and I are excited to introduce Tradebank to business owners in this beautiful place we work and live,” said Demaree. “We are looking forward to building our new endeavor and are especially glad to be adjacent to Orlando’s booming barter operation which is a huge benefit for our current and prospective clients.”

“Additionally,” added Brian, “since Tradebank has a seasoned network in 15 other states as well as internationally, we expect barter activity within our outlet to grow exponentially.” Brian will primarily be responsible for the management of new business development for Tradebank of Lake-Sumter.

The Walkers have a background in the publishing business and are current owners of LAKE Magazine, Lake and Sumter Counties’ award-winning lifestyle magazine. “We believe our current LAKE clients will see our addition of Tradebank as a value-add,” Demaree said. “Bartering in the media industry is fairly common (from billboards, magazine ads, trade show promotion, etc.) and we see Tradebank as a great way to enhance what we’re offering at LAKE.” Benefits of trade include:

• New business on a continuing basis
• Lowers overhead costs
• Conserves cash flow
• Increases profits
• Referrals from clients bring new cash customers

“Brian and Demaree Walker will do an excellent job in introducing barter to business owners throughout the Lake-Sumter region.” remarked Todd Gerry, president of Tradebank of International Franchising Corporation. “Both are passionate about helping others.”

Tradebank is a global trade network that assists companies of all sizes to convert what they have into what they need using a means of exchange called the Tradebank Dollar (T$). Employed as a financial tool, Tradebank assists companies across a variety of industries to increase sales and conserve cash while still obtaining the products and services they need to run their business. For more information on how to join Tradebank of the Lake-Sumter, call 352-216-6533 or email bwalker@tradebank.com.

More About Tradebank
Tradebank International Inc. (Tradebank) is a privately held international trade exchange founded in 1987, celebrating 25 years in the barter business in 2012. Headquartered in Lawrenceville, Ga., Tradebank has outlets throughout the U.S. and Canada providing opportunities for its Tradebank clients to barter their products and services. Tradebank earned the Consumers’ Choice Award in 2010 in the “Barter and Trade Exchange” category, making it the eleventh time earning the award. Tradebank International Franchising Corporation is the entity that was formed for franchising the Tradebank International Inc. concept. www.tradebank.com.

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Contact: Fitzgerald PR 770.887.6060
debbie@fitzgeraldpr.com

PANAMA CITY, FL (February 1, 2012) Experienced barter experts have launched Tradebank of Panama City, the newest franchise outlet of Tradebank International (Tradebank), a 25-year old international trade exchange. Teresa Holley is the regional owner of Tradebank of Panama City and is excited to assist companies across a variety of industries to increase sales and conserve cash while still obtaining the products and services they need to run their business. This announcement was made today by Todd Gerry, President of Franchising for Tradebank International Franchising Corporation.

“I have received positive responses to our service offerings so far because many of the business owners in Panama City already know how to barter,” stated Holley, who has been involved with Tradebank for more than 12 years in Georgia. “The barter experience that Tradebank has to offer is much more than the one-on-one bartering experiences they’ve had in the past. I look forward to teaching business owners that there is a more sophisticated way to go about bartering which will produce greater benefits.” Holley has signed more than 30 new members and has two other sales personnel to help her continue building the barter activity in the city and provide excellent customer service.

Holley is a current resident of Panama City. Prior to her move, she lived in Atlanta, Ga., and worked as regional owner of Tradebank of Atlanta East and Southwest. She was initially introduced to Tradebank when she was the owner of a restaurant. She enjoyed her barter experiences so much as a member the first year she told business friends about it, and soon after, had 18 people interested in joining. At this time, Holley had realized the barter industry was where her career was headed. Her second year with Tradebank transformed her from member to seller of the business in Atlanta.

Holley’s father, Steve Watson, is also a barter advocate and regional owner of multiple Tradebank outlets. Being a barter expert runs in the family. Watson whole-heartedly supports Holley in her mission to build a large trading market within Panama City. “Teresa will also be busy promoting the city as a travel and entertainment destination for all of Tradebank’s members,” said Watson. “She understands the business inside-and-out and will do well.”

“We look forward to welcoming Panama City businesses to our Tradebank network,” stated Gerry who is helping to oversee a smooth transition of the recent launch. “Not only can Panama City business owners trade within their own region, they can buy and sell products and services on trade from other Tradebank members located throughout the U.S. and Canada”

Benefits of Trade:
 New business on a continuing basis
 Lowers overhead costs
 Conserves cash flow
 Increases profits
 Referrals from clients bring new cash customers

For more information on how to join Tradebank of Panama City, contact 850-399-1046 or tholley@tradebank.com.

More About Tradebank
Tradebank International Inc. (Tradebank) is a privately held international trade exchange founded in 1987. Headquartered in Lawrenceville, Ga., Tradebank has outlets throughout the U.S., Canada, Czech Republic and Slovak Republic providing opportunities for its Tradebank clients to barter their products and services. Tradebank earned the Consumers’ Choice Award in 2010 in the “Barter and Trade Exchange” category, making it the eleventh time earning the award. Tradebank International Franchising Corporation is the entity that was formed for franchising the Tradebank International Inc. concept. www.tradebank.com.

by Marcy S. Yaffe, VP of Trade, Tradebank International

Sharon Ingram, Tradebank Barter Client and owner of Mud Puddle Pottery Studio and Harpeth Art Center Gallery in Pegram, Tennessee recently introduced two artists to the benefits of barter through Tradebank.

Chris Hailey is a renowned stained glass and metal smith artist and Carla Christina Contreras is a published author of children’s books, actress and creator of exquisite embellished photography.

I met Chris Hailey on my most recent visit to Nashville and his work is refined, detailed and unique. You can feel the love and pride he puts into developing each piece. Whether it is in the form of  a table, room divider, windows or accent pieces, you see his talent and passion.  His custom stained glass and leaded glass has been installed at Nashville landmark, Monell’s at the Manor and serves as breathtaking backdrop for wedding photographs and diners alike.  Hailey also teaches classes at Harpeth Art Center.

When discretionary funds are limited, Tradebank enables art enthusiasts to add to their home and business collections without a cash outlay. Of course, the artists are appreciative of the the added revenue in the form of trade dollars. The work produced under the Harpeth umbrella of artists is diverse, distinctive and made with love and true talent. Each time I visit the Tradebank of Nashville office, it must include a trip to Harpeth Art Center.

For more information visit:

pisgahstainedglass.com

mudpuddlepottery.com

acelebrityexperience.com

tradebank.com

The benefits of barter are timeless and straightforward. Use what you have to trade for what you need. When business owners barter the benefits are both financial and personally rewarding. (Read more..http://issuu.com/trebdirect/docs/the_lake_magazine_15.1_ebook

For more information on Tradebank go to www.tradebank.com

See entire article on page 60 (See companion article on page 61 on the Benefits of Barter)

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For more information on Tradebank go to www.tradebank.com