





Welcome To TradeFirst
TradeFirst is the modern incarnation of the world’s oldest economic system. Trade. Barter. Exchange. Now perfected, managed, digitized, and optimized for the 21st Century.
• Discover new customers and exceptional vendors
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Our members rave about the benefits of TradeFirst.
How Trade Works
Discover. Compete. Grow.
TradeFirst has been helping local main street companies, the real engine of the economy, grow stronger for more than 45 years. Helping entrepreneurs — it’s what we do.
With offices in Michigan, Ohio, and Florida, and a nationwide and international reach, we can get you almost anything you need on Trade.
It’s a smart strategy to grow your business in boom times or tough years alike.
TRENDING TRADE TOPICS

Celebrate Opportunity: Your Holiday Marketplace for Small Business Success
TradeFirst Holiday Expo – Thursday, November 13, 2025 Elite Sportsplex | Waterford, Michigan | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Big

TradeFirst Continues to Expand in the Caribbean: A New Wave of Travel & Trade Opportunities
Big news for TradeFirst members and resort owners alike—TradeFirst has officially gone tropical!We’re thrilled to announce our newest partnerships with

Combat Inflation With TradeFirst
Inflation, inflation, inflation. We hear about it on the news, at the bar, and from family and friends, too. How

Invest In Your Business With A TradeFirst Line of Credit
LINES of CREDIT are a great way to meet your ongoing business needs. But with interest rates high and payback
You Can't Sell Yesterday
Every day, TradeFirst members fill otherwise empty seats at their restaurants and entertainment venues, book jobs in downtime hours, and sell off excess inventory — opportunities they never would have had without our vast local TradeFirst network.
What opportunities are you missing out on? Our experienced team can show you how to profit from Trade.
TESTIMONIALS
See what some of our 5,000+ members have to say about TradeFirst.
TradeFirst
💵 💰 💵 UNLOCK THE POWER OF THE BARTER 💵 💰 💵
We can help you grow 📈 your business & keep your cash! More than 10,000 card-carrying members!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Holiday Expo – MI
Join us 4-8pm
Thursday, Nov 16 at the Elite Sportsplex
2220 Mall Dr E, Waterford Twp, MI 48328
RSVP today! 248-544-1350
Holiday Expo – FL
Join us 4-8pm
Thursday, Nov 16 at the Elite Sportsplex
2220 Mall Dr E, Waterford Twp, MI 48328
RSVP today! 248-544-1350