"As a member of the Arizona Trade Exchange (ATE) since we joined in 2002, I have had the privilege of getting to know the owners and staff very well. My participation came as the result of a referral by another business member who had contracted my services. He liked my work and felt I would enjoy being a part of other businesses with similar work standards. That is why I became a member and why I have referred dozens of other businesses to the Arizona Trade Exchange.
It has been my experience that the members who are invited to join are thoroughly checked out and as a result, I have developed wonderful working relationships with many companies that have provided services to my family, employees, and guests as well as my business providing services to them. Many are considered good friends. This only happens when good, honest business people have standards that are very high. On a rare occasion, when someone did not adhere to the ATE standards, they were given the opportunity to rectify the situation or they were no longer welcome as members. Having been a member of several barter-type groups at one time, I can attest to the fact that they are not all the same and I continue to recommend ATE.
On a personal note, when my son got married, the wedding reception was done almost entirely through ATE businesses, even the hotel in Hawaii, and the staff at ATE went way beyond expectations to see that I had access to the services I needed. They do this anytime I have a need. I am proud to be a member and look forward to many more years with the Arizona Trade Exchange. "