Business barter, close to home.
Bread or Barter works directly with businesses in six states to put products, services, gift certificates and available capacity to work. Choose your state to see the communities we work with and the kinds of value businesses there may offer.
- Florida
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia
- West Virginia
Where Bread or Barter works
Each state page covers local business types, the communities we work with, and examples of value that may be considered.
West Virginia
Main Street and mountain-town businesses from the I-79 corridor to the southern mountains and eastern highlands.
Common offers: lodging, outfitters, restaurants, contractors.
Bread or Barter in West Virginia →Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh and the ten surrounding counties of Southwestern Pennsylvania, with businesses statewide welcome.
Common offers: contractors, restaurants, automotive, venues.
Bread or Barter in Pennsylvania →Ohio
Ohio River towns and Appalachian Ohio, plus cities, suburbs and farm country statewide.
Common offers: manufacturers, farms, restaurants, trades.
Bread or Barter in Ohio →Virginia
From Southwest Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley to Central Virginia and the coast.
Common offers: inns, outfitters, restaurants, professional services.
Bread or Barter in Virginia →North Carolina
Mountain towns, Piedmont cities and coastal communities across the state.
Common offers: inns, breweries, makers, contractors.
Bread or Barter in North Carolina →Florida
Hospitality, service and seasonal businesses from the Panhandle to the Keys.
Common offers: hotels, charters, home services, wellness.
Bread or Barter in Florida →Not in one of these states? Businesses elsewhere may still apply. Every application is reviewed individually.
Working directly with Bread or Barter in every state
Every arrangement is between your business and Bread or Barter, individually reviewed and voluntary.
Tell us about your business
Apply through our Join page.
Share what you can offer
Products, services, certificates, inventory or capacity.
Explore opportunities
We review your business and talk through what may fit.
Agree on an arrangement
We move forward only on terms we both accept.
Built for Main Street, rural and regional businesses
Bread or Barter is especially at home with small-town and regional businesses, where customers cross county and state lines for work, healthcare, shopping and a night out.
Every arrangement is between your business and Bread or Barter, reviewed individually and voluntary.
- Products
- Services
- Gift certificates
- Selected inventory
- Available capacity
- Professional skills
Questions we hear
Can I apply if my state isn't listed?
Yes. Businesses outside these six states may still apply, and every application is reviewed individually.
Do businesses trade with each other?
Arrangements are made directly between your business and Bread or Barter. Each one is individually reviewed and mutually agreed.
How is barter handled for taxes?
Barter is generally taxable at fair market value, just like a cash sale. Businesses remain responsible for their own tax and accounting obligations, and Bread or Barter may provide required reporting information where applicable.
Ready to put your local business's value to work?
Tell us about your business. We'll review your application and explore whether there's an arrangement that makes sense for both of us.