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2...........Index
3...........Liberty Restaurant
4...........Prince Solms Inn
5...........How Trade Works for the Travel Industry
6...........Helicopter Tours of Texas
7...........Women of New Braunfels Magazine
8...........New Braunfels, Texas - Jump In
10.........Kitty Keller Designs
11.........Tria Jewelers
12.........Speaking from Experience
13.........Welcome New Clients
14.........Millennium Spa
15.........Skyline Limousine and KZ Audio
16.........Tradebank Franchise Opportunity
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United States • VOL. 5 • May 2008
THE TRADE STREET
JOURNAL
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Regional Franchise Owner, Alan Walker
Regional Sales Manager, Jenna Beason
Tradebank of New Braunfels, Texas
1531 Eichen, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
T: 713-591-2846
E: awalker@tradebank.com
E: jbeason@tradebank.com
The Trade Street Journal™
Published by Tradebank International, Inc.
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Managing Editor BRENDA L. JAMESON
Trade Editor MARCY S. YAFFE
Feature Writer JENNA BEASON
*Feature & Graphic Design ADONAI MARKETING
**Photographer GRIFFIN PHOTOGRAPHY
Graphic Design BRENDA L. JAMESON
Printer FIDELITY OFFSET, INC.
© 2008 Tradebank International, Inc.
* A Beautiful Place to Stay
*Women of New Braunfels
**Unless otherwise noted
“Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me … Dessert?”
by Jenna Beason
Life, liberty and the pursuit of extraordinary
food. Liberty Bistro, located in the basement of the former 1929 New Braunfels
City Hall building, was created out of
founder/partner Darren
Scroggins’ desire to
operate his own restaurant and his passion for
our nation’s history.
“My inspiration for this
concept comes from my
love of food, wine and
people, as well as my
fascination of the foundation and history of this
great nation, the beauty
Darren Scroggins,
of black and white photography and the power of faith,” said
Scroggins.
Black and white portraits of former presidents, and a few first ladies, look down
from their frames on the walls, as diners
debate which is more delicious; the smoked
salmon pizza with capers and red onions or
the crab cakes with garlic aioli and smoked
paprika sauce.
The contemporary,
American cuisine consists of everything
from wood-fired pizzas and specialty sandwiches to fire-roasted lamb and juicy filets,
ranging in price from about $10 to $27.
Everything is made in-house including all
breads, pastas and desserts. Scroggins is
especially proud of his environmentally
friendly “green” kitchen, featuring a woodburning pizza oven. "We are pursuing a
green angle in the choice of our equipment,
to-go containers, recycling and local sourcing of produce and proteins," said
Scroggins.
Many items on the seasonally changing
menu are tagged with liberty-inspired
names such as the Thomas Jefferson
Tomato Bisque, the Johnny Appleseed
Salad and the Forty-Ninth State Wild
Salmon. "Basically, the menu is a reflection of our diverse culture in the United
States, and the concept is a soft reminder of
what made this country great, its ideals and
the courage of our forefathers, as well as
their foresight," said Scroggins.
Each room at Liberty Bistro sports its own
theme. In the main dining area, dubbed the
Founder/Partner
Photo Courtesy of EPLProject.com
Supreme Court, patrons sit under what was
created to resemble a waving American
flag, with bare bulbs dotting the overhead
bent, red conduit. The bistro also features
two semi-private rooms of equal size called
the House and Senate. The Treasury room
is an actual vault from 1929 which houses
the wine cellar and historic American documents and is also available for private dining. A sketch of Mount Rushmore adorns
the main wall of the Executive Branch – a
fully private room designed for meetings,
parties and wine dinners of up to 28 people
– which has quickly become a favorite spot
for Trade Universities. There is also a patio
at street level, where diners can gaze across
the downtown street and observe the folks
strolling in and out of the busy courthouse.
Liberty Bistro boasts a full bar and is open
for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. "We
are value and quality focused,” Scroggins
said. “A more perfect union of food, wine,
service and atmosphere." So get a taste of
Liberty. It’s your civic duty.
200 N. Seguin Avenue
New Braunfels, Texas
T: 830.6BISTRO
www.mylibertybistro.com
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How Trade Works for...
The Travel Industry
An empty hotel room, timeshare, or condo is revenue lost forever. Your overhead expenses continue however; there
is no going back and making up that void or reclaiming that lost revenue. Tradebank's barter professionals assist
you in maintaining maximum occupancy without resorting to deep discounting.
As a Tradebank client you are able to turn empty space into valuable purchasing power. Our Tradebank clients
travel for both business and leisure which will provide you with the additional financial resources you need to do
advertising & marketing campaigns designed to bring in new customers, property and building maintenance, printing, as well as incentive and benefit programs for your employees.
For additional information contact Todd Gerry at 678.533.7119 or tgerry@tradebank.com.
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Up, Up and Away!
by Jenna Beason
If you are looking for an experience that is out
of this world, Helicopter Tours of Texas is the
place to go. Well, ok, technically, passengers
never leave the earth’s stratosphere, but
owner/pilot Steve Van Buren does ensure a
memorable experience for all.
Helicopter Tours of Texas uses a state-of-the-art
Robinson R-44 helicopter that can carry three
passengers in air-conditioned comfort. “Air conditioning is pretty unusual in the helicopter
world,” said Van Buren, a pilot with more than
30 years of experience. The Robinson even
has four-way communication for interaction
between the passengers and the pilot, as well as bubble windows for optimum viewing and picture-taking opportunities. The
company offers a variety of tours to show off the Texas hill country, including aerial views of Schlitterbahn, historic Gruene,
the Guadalupe and Comal rivers and breathtaking views of Canyon Lake. Van Buren also handles custom flights popular
with local realtors and landowners. He holds
a license from the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department that allows for predator eradication. Passengers that are hunters at heart can
even try wild or exotic game netting.
When Van Buren opened his business a year
ago, he immediately became an asset to the
city in more ways than one. “We fly many of
our helicopter tours along both the Guadalupe
and Comal rivers,” said Van Buren. “So, when
we opened, I contacted the river officers of the
New Braunfels Police Department to let them
know that, if they ever needed our help with
anything, we’d be more than willing to do what
we could to help.” Van Buren has since been
involved with assisting in many incidents, at
no cost to the city. With his aerial view, he is
able to help save valuable time and resources
by allowing the ground personnel to accurately
pinpoint the locations of people in danger.
Van Buren has proven to be an invaluable
resource to the police department, and ultimately the citizens of New Braunfels and
Comal County.
Van Buren says that he is enjoying his new
Photos courtesy of Helicopter Tours of Texas
career in New Braunfels. “Flying at about 500
feet overhead gives you a whole different perspective – it’s a unique way to bring the natural beauty of the New Braunfels
area to life,” Van Buren said. “Our passengers are kids and adults of all ages. Everyone loves it, and we’re looking forward
and upward to bigger and better things over the next few months.” Specifically, Van Buren has plans to travel with one of his
helicopters to different areas of the United States and offer tours at special events, such as, air shows, motorcycle rallies and
state and county fairs. It will take a large trailer to haul the helicopter across the country, and Van Buren will offer advertising
opportunities (on trade!) on the trailer itself. So, be on the lookout for Helicopter Tours of Texas at the next major event that
you attend. Just present your Tradebank card, and take an unforgettable ride on trade!
For more information, contact Steve Van Buren at 830.625.7733, or visit www.helitourstx.com.
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Kitty Keller Designs
by Jenna Beason
When artist Kitty Keller began
hand-painting Texas wildflower tshirts 21 years ago, little did she
know just how large her company
would become. Kitty Keller
Designs is known for exclusive,
custom designing for many universities and large organizations. They
are officially licensed for the
University of Texas at Austin, Texas
A&M University, Baylor
University, the Arkansas
Razorbacks, Oklahoma University,
Louisiana State University, the
University of Nebraska and many
more schools, businesses and
organizations. Keller also designs
for the Houston Rockets, the Dallas
Mavericks and the San Antonio
Spurs.
Keller has an extensive line of collegiate cloisonné ornaments, collegiate jewelry and sorority cloisonné
ornaments. Cloisonné is a sevenstep, handmade process in which
the final step is 24K gold plating.
Keller’s designs are very unique,
yet they appeal to all ages.
Feel free to contact Kitty Keller
Designs to have them create a custom design for your business,
organization, school, squad, special
event, city, sorority, fraternity and
so on. These designs also do well
for fundraisers. Make sure to
browse their website for unique
gifts for the upcoming graduates on
your list.
730 Heritage Drive
Seguin, TX
800.725.8337
www.kittykeller.com
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Tria Jewelers
by Jenna Beason
Tria Jewelers is a picture-perfect, family jewelry store that provides the kind
of customer service rarely seen anymore. Owners Michael and Monique
Presley opened shop in New Braunfels two years ago, but are not new to
the jewelry business by any means. Michael has been a jeweler for over 20
years, and previously owned stores in Austin. Tria prides themselves on the
fact that jewelry brought in for repair never leaves their store, so customers
can rest assured that their treasures are always in good hands.
Michael, who holds an Arts degree, has the amazing ability to transform a
pencil drawing into a beautiful piece of jewelry. He creates true, one-of-akind, custom pieces designed specifically to his customers’ visions. His talent is truly cutting-edge in terms of design.
Tria Jewelers is pleased to offer this spectacular bracelet up for sale.
Crafted by Navajo jeweler Herbert Joe, this piece, titled “The Long Walk,”
won him "Best in Show" at the 6th Annual Indigenous Peoples Art Market in
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan in August 2006. This work of art took Mr. Joe many
years to create and is comprised of a sterling silver channel inlay bracelet
with turquoise, jet, coral and dumortierite and is laced with 14K gold. The
inside of the bracelet honors and depicts the long walk of the Navajos in the
1800s. It is available for T$18,000. Tria also stocks smaller pieces of
Herbert Joe’s creations at their store. Michael and Monique can be contacted at 830.625.5552.
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Jump In!
...to the heart of the Texas Hill Country
and you'll find New Braunfels.
Founded in 1845, New Braunfels is a
quaint, German-settled town overflowing with old world heritage and small
town charm. German names can be
seen on the billboards and street names
throughout the city. New Braunfels has
a population of over 51,000 and is
growing at a steady pace – a great balance between the charm of a small community and the convenience of a large
urban area. New Braunfels is an easy
drive from major Texas cities. Austin is
40 miles to the north, San Antonio is 25
miles to the south and Houston is 160
miles to the east.
With the Comal and Guadalupe rivers
running through the city, visitors and
the local folk enjoy a variety of water
recreational activities. Both rivers are
famous for their exciting rapids, scenic
beauty and sparkling clear waters. The
rivers draw thousands of tubers,
canoeists, fly fishermen and other river
enthusiasts to their cool and refreshing
waters each weekend in the summer.
New Braunfels can offer a true firstclass experience to any Tradebank
client. Let a sleek limousine pick you
up from the airport and take you to a
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New Braunfels
historic bed and breakfast for a memorable stay. Be pampered at the day spa,
be thrilled with a helicopter tour of the
Texas Hill Country and treated to a
chef-prepared dinner at the best restau-
rant in town to finish off the day - all on
trade! It doesn’t get much better than
that!
Not everyone in New Braunfels accepts
Tradebank - yet, so while enjoying the
benefits of trade in New Braunfels,
you’ll want to enjoy the city’s other
major attractions as well.
New Braunfels is home to many worldfamous tourist attractions including the
Natural Bridge Caverns/Wildlife
Ranch, the Historic District of Gruene
and
the
top-rated
waterpark,
Schlitterbahn (German for “slippery
road”), which is the most popular summertime waterpark in the United States
and has been voted World’s Best
Waterpark by the Travel Channel. The
park has over three miles of tubing
adventures, seven children’s water playgrounds, 17 water slides, the world’s
first surfing machine, and three uphill
water coasters spread over 65 acres of
fun. The waterpark boasts free parking
and allows customers to bring in their
own picnic. This is a rare feature
among modern amusement parks.
The nationally registered Historic
District of Gruene draws record crowds
each year for its great shopping, wine
tasting, dining and charming Bed &
Breakfasts. Make sure to put on your
dancin’ shoes and scoot over to Gruene
Hall, the oldest dance hall in Texas.
Gruene Hall has played host to such
acts as Willie Nelson, George Strait,
Jerry Jeff Walker and Lyle Lovett.
You’d be hard-pressed to find a place
with more character than Gruene.
s, Texas
See the largest caverns in Texas at
Natural Bridge Caverns and family
safari next door at Natural Bridge
Wildlife Ranch. Ride the miniature
train in the beautiful walking arboretum, Landa Park, which has more than
seventy varieties of trees. Enjoy worldclass wake boarding at the only Texas
lake where you can ski without a boat at
Texas Ski Ranch. Continue the fun with
boating, parasailing and fishing at
Canyon Lake.
Every fall the city hosts Wurstfest,
which is the largest German festival in
America.
A ten-day “Salute to
Sausage,” the festival exists to celebrate
the community’s heritage. With a variety of entertainment, music, food and
fun, Wurstfest continually attracts hundreds of thousands of people each year.
No matter what the occassion or where
you choose to spend your time, New
Braunfels is a great place to visit.
So Come On! Jump in and join these
New Braunfels business owners who
discovered Tradebank.
Join Us!
A Touch of Style
Adonai Marketing
Advues
American Printing Industries
Champion Floors
Dream On
Flowers By Jeni
Get Fit/American Fitness
Griffin Photography
Helicopter Tours of Texas
High Velocity Consulting
Hill Publications
Jamie L. Landry
Kitty Keller Designs
KZ Audio & Video
Liberty Bistro
Millennium MediSpa
Natural Changes
Posh Pets Salon & Boutique
Prince Solms Inn
Sandy’s Crafts
Skyline Limousine
Tan 2000
The Curious Naturalist
Tria Jewelers
Turner Outdoor Advertising
Vanhemelrijck Law Offices
Wes Bewley Personal Training
Women of New Braunfels Magazine
As mentioned earlier, not everyone in
New Braunfels has joined the
Tradebank exchange - yet; however, the
list of goods and services available in
this Texas town is already long and
growing every day. You can trade for:
Accommodations & Lodging
Accounting
Auto Alarm Systems
Auto Navigation Systems
Balloons
Bankruptcy Law
Bed & Breakfast
Beds & Bedding
Billboard Advertising
Body Wraps
Bookkeeping
Brochures
Business Cards
Car Audio
Catering
Computer Repair
Debt Settlement
Digital Signage Network Advertising
Doggie Day Care
e-Commerce Set-up
Embroidery
Event Planning
Exercise Classes
Facials
Flash Design
Flooring & Installation
Florist
Foreclosure Mediation
Graphic Design
Gym Memberships
Hair Salon
Helicopter Tours
Home Alarm Systems
Home Theaters
Jewelry
Licensed Collegiate Products
Limousine Services
Logo Design
Magazine Advertising
Manicures & Pedicures
Marketing Firm
Massages
Mattresses
Nationwide Alarm Monitoring
Nature Gifts
Ornaments – Custom & Collegiate
Personal Training
Pet Accessories
Pet Boarding
Pet Grooming
Photographer
Plants
Printing
Product Design
Quickbooks Consulting
Restaurant & Bar
Screen Printing
Sno-Cones & Smoothies
Tanning Salon
Tax Resolution
Vinyl Signs & Graphics
Web Design
Web Hosting
Wedding Planning
Window Tint
(Residential/Commercial/Auto)
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Speaking From Experience
by Marcy S. Yaffe, National Trade/Training
Director
Tradebank’s website is a vital component to
managing your trading activity. All clients
are encouraged to login to www.tradebank.com.
If you haven’t already done so, here are
simple step by step instructions:
Go to www.tradebank.com.
Step 1. In the top right corner you will see
the log-in box. There you will enter your
log-in information. If this is the first time
you are logging in, use your 16-digit
account number as your “User name”. Your
password will be the 4-digit PIN given to
you when you joined Tradebank. If you do
not have your account number or your PIN,
please contact your local Tradebank office.
First time Users see an automated notification that their User name/Password needs to
be changed. You will be asked to enter your
account number and then it will prompt you
to create a new User name and Password.
(When creating a User name consider your
business name, or something related to your
business because this will be how other
clients in the system see you and your User
name will be attached to your account.)
Write down your new username/password
for future reference.
Step 2. After you enter this customized
information, a confirming email will be sent
to you. This confirming email lets you know
that you can now receive Tradebank emails.
The system will ask you to respond to the
Traveling to
Central
Texas?
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confirming email. The process of sending
and receiving completes the cycle and you
now have the ability to communicate with
Tradebank. If you do not receive a confirming email, it is an indication that there is a
communication error. The most common
reason for the cycle not being completed is
your computer is not set to allow emails
from Tradebank. Please set your permission
levels to allow Tradebank correspondence
to be directed to you.
Step 3. Next, you can go in and update your
profile information, add photos, view your
statements online, choose your categories,
print directories of regions, shop and post to
the Classified Ads. Take this opportunity to
promote your services and products through
descriptive words and images.
Once you establish your Tradebank website
presence you will find a wealth of trading
information that will assist your Trade
Brokers and the Tradebank staff in maximizing your barter experiences.
Marcy S. Yaffe is the National
Trade/Training Director of Tradebank
International. She has over 24 years experience brokering barter transactions. Contact
myaffe@tradebank.com or 888.568.5680
ext 118.
Let Skyline Limousine pick you up from the airport in style.
Servicing both Austin and San Antonio airports, their uniformed
chauffeurs are reliable and committed to providing courteous and
personal service.
210.865.LIMO
myskylinelimo.com.
Tradebank Welcomes New Clients
UNITED STATES
Atlanta Southwest, GA
Absolute Auto Repair
Hangar 19 Steak & Seafood
Atlanta-Dekalb
NFP Promotions
Atlanta-Gwinnett
Majestic Vacation Rentals
Birmingham, AL
Icon Restaurant & Bar
Planet Smoothie
Planet Smoothie
Sight Savers of Alabama
Snap Fitness
Tanning Oasis
The Perfect Fit
You Won't Believe It
Charlotte, NC
Adoil Productions
Artistically Inspired Photography
Bond Promotional Marketing
Breathing Room
Custom Cheesecake Company & Deli
Donna Boyce
EZ Store
Gifts by Jann
Gloria M's Cleaning
Howard Johnson Concord
Just Jane and Company
The Carolina Building Group, Inc.
Today's Automotive
True Vine Landscaping Services Inc.
Columbus, GA
Viva El Toro Mexican Restaurant
Denver, CO
Cherry Creek Tree Farms
Greenville, SC
Cover Me Tarps and Canopies
Knoxville, TN
Beyond Physical Therapy, PLLC
Eyes On Media
Insignia Sign Group, Inc.
Life Safety
Max & Moe's Grooming Studio
Movies 4 Sale
Patriot Motors West
SendOutCards
The Mustard Seed
The Voice
Trino's Pizza & Grill
William & Lea, Inc.
Middle Georgia, GA
DoddsTech
iPlumber
JVS Home / The Gathering Room
No Haggles, LLC
PrinterShoppe
The UPS Store
Nashville, TN
Absolute Style
Hope Tolle Personal Training
J L Design
Julia Martin Paintings
Lacy & Associates Inc.
The Pumpkin Coach
Therapeutic Effects Massage
World Champion Productions
New Braunfels, TX
A Touch of Style
Flowers By Jeni
Griffin Photography
Kitty Keller Designs LLC.
Skyline Limousine
Vanhemelrijck Law Offices, LP
Wes Bewley Personal Training
NW Arkansas
Brown's Siding and Trim
My Kids Daycare Center LLC
Pat's Bakery & Express Coffee
Omaha, NE
Littleman's Lawn Care
Tri-Cities, TN
Summit Carpet & Tile Restoration
Tuscaloosa, AL
American Plumbing Company
Equinox Alarm Services
Johnny's Pub & Grub
One Source Office Products
Tidwell Chiropratic
Tuscaloosa Sun & Shopper
Wichita, KS
Air Capital Security
Cindy's Dog Grooming
Dentbusters
Satchel Creek Steaks LLC.
CANADA
Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk
Artistic Concrete
Home 'N' Hearth
Oldsix Enterprises
The Bulldog Publication
Edmonton
Tractor Ranch
Halton
Canada Autoglass
La Couture Studio
Hamilton
Davidson Line Marking
Mexicali Rosa's
Positive Changes Hypnosis Centres
Quality Bakery
Solar Controller
The Original Frisco's
Vivienne Medi Spas
Weekes Project Services
Midwestern Ontario
Barbara Brindle, REMAX
Body Magazine
Don Campbell Painting
Floors Galore
Green River Natural Health
Mike's Salvage
Murray Printing
Splash Canyon Water Park & Resort
Studs Lonigans
Niagara
DayMak St. Catharines
H Electric Inc.
Ottawa
Midnight Music
Reliable Home Enviroment
Steve Bow
Victoria Homes
Peel
Perceptive Creations Inc.
Sudbury
M.R. Renovations
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The first of its kind in New Braunfels, Millennium Medi Spa is a physician-directed aesthetic enhancement center. Millennium Medi Spa offers
a unique combination of traditional spa services and medical skin rejuvenation treatments designed to help you look and feel your very best.
Clients come to Millennium Medi Spa for many reasons. They can relax
and unwind with spa treatments such as massages, facials, body wraps,
paraffin wax treatments, manicures and pedicures. The medi spa also
offers microdermabrasion, laser hair removal and many other popular
services.
The professionals at Millennium Medi Spa are focused on helping you
take care of your individual skin and beauty needs. Their board certified
physician and trained technicians will consult with you to help you realize your beauty and skin care goals. Their customized treatment plans
will help you obtain the optimal results during your visits to the medi spa.
So come pamper yourself at the Millennium Medi Spa. You deserve it,
and you especially deserve it on trade!
650 N Bus 35 #720
New Braunfels, Texas
T: 830.608.9989
www.millmedispa.com
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Traveling in Central Texas
Let Skyline Limousine pick you up from the airport in style.
Servicing both Austin and San Antonio
airports, their uniformed chauffeurs are reliable and committed to providing courteous and personal service.
Stay a while!
The limo wine tasting tours are not to be
missed. Visit several of the area’s premiere
wineries in true Texas luxury! Sample the
rustic charm and hospitality of the Hill
Country; spend the day relaxing with and
enjoying your traveling companions while
discovering the world of Texas wine. The
regular tour is an all day event with convenient pick-up and return.
Skyline Limousine is a fully licensed transportation provider and carries commercial
liability insurance. They continuously inspect their vehicles and frequently test their drivers for safety.
Enjoy the journey on trade and leave the details to Skyline. To make a reservation, call 210.865.LIMO or
visit www.myskylinelimo.com.
Why pay $30+ per month for an alarm monitoring service? And why
pay cash when you can get it on TRADE??
KZ Audio provides quality, nationwide alarm
monitoring services. You receive round-theclock, professional monitoring from a network of interconnected service centers
with trained professionals who help
monitor your home 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week.
Only T$24.95/month
(payable annually in
advance)
KZ Audio can work with
any Tradebank area in
the United States.
(Alarm monitoring
services are compatible with most security systems on the
market.)
Protect your family.
Protect your home.
Protect your business.
Contact Kelly Zauber at 830.629.4107 and start saving today.
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OPEN THE DOOR TO A WHOLE
NEW FINANCIAL FUTURE.
Own
Own Your
Your Own
Own Business
Control Your Own Destiny
Earn Residual Income
World Class Training
Training & Support
Support
Is your region
region of interest available?
available?
Contact
Contact Todd
Todd Gerry at
at 888.568.5680
888.568.5680 ext. 119
or tgerry@tradebank.com
tgerry@tradebank.com
For additional information visit
visit our website at
www.tradebank.com/franchising.
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