What we’re about
Business Owners Trade Alliance brings businesses open to barter together so they can engage in friendly business networking and explore trade opportunities within their community. Events are held throughout eastern and central PA and are sponsored by Business Owners Trade Alliance (BOTA), the region's largest barter company.
All are welcome to attend our free events where you will meet businesses that like to barter. Professional like bankers, financial planners, insurance companies or business owners that cannot barter but support the concept are also welcome.
The only charge to attend is food and drinks you may wish to purchase at the event. Some events include food, like the famous BOTA Holiday Mixer and Trade Show, held every year in Berks County, with hundreds of businesses participating.
Maria Wirth, Managing Director of BOTA, is the Ambassador for Alignable Alliance of Lehigh Valley/Poconos featuring monthly in person networking events and the host of Pennsylvania Business Forum, an online group for PA business owners.
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See all- 14th Annual BOTA Holiday Mixer & Trade ShowReading Regional Airport, Reading, PA
# Celebrate the holidays with BOTA and friends!
Business Owners Trade Alliance (BOTA) is celebrating the holidays with our annual gala, our 14th year helping our members trade up to greater success and profit!
For the second year in a row, we've rented out the entire Reading Airport to accommodate guests and exhibitors.
This event is a perfect chance to check out who's involved in business barter and share your services with hundreds of prominent local business owners and proud BOTA members.
It's FREE to attend and the entire business community is invited.
This is the BEST holiday business event in eastern PA and worth the drive from anywhere. Everyone loves the party atmosphere, barter shopping and casual networking.
Catered food buffet, desserts and drinks compliments of BOTA. Ticket for one adult beverage is included with entry.
Here’s all that you’ll enjoy throughout the night:
MENU
- Squash Lobster Bisque Soup
- Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
- Sesame Chicken Skewers
- Crabby Deviled Eggs
- Filet Crostini
- Sushi & Sashimi Platter
- Chocolate Fountain, fresh fruits and cookie dippers
- Gourmet desserts by Sharon's Sweet Beginnings
CRAFT LIBATIONS
Signature GoFish Punch Bowl
Soaked Winery - wine by the glass and bottle sales
Beer40+ EXHIBITORS, SHOP FOR THE HOLIDAYS USING BOTA BUCKS!
Gift baskets, jewelry, apparel, designer sunglasses, holiday decorations, Santas, ornaments, home decor, premium chocolates, local coffee, hot sauces, men's gifts, custom-crafted axes, axe-throwing targets, and more.There will be plenty of trade checks available to members to make barter purchases. Cash or credit cards are accepted from non-members.
Please contact Scott Martz at (610) 207-6296 if you would like to apply for a vendor space. Vendor spaces are free to members.*
ENTERTAINMENT
Caricatures by Kelly
Papa Tater, Magician
Chair massages by Tina's Therapeutic Touch Massage ServicesEnter to win prizes, enjoy samples, giveaways and special offers from our exhibitors.
PARKING
Please park to the RIGHT SIDE (looking at the airport from the street entrance) of the airport lot. This is the airport event space parking area.This is a FREE event. You are welcome to share the Meetup link or the Alignable registration link below.
Wishing you a joyful holiday season. We hope to see you at the show!
Scott Martz & Maria Wirth
Business Owners Trade AllianceCLICK HERE TO RSVP ON ALIGNABLE:
https://www.alignable.com/groups/alignable-alliance-of-lehigh-valley-pa/events/holiday-mixer-trade-show-dec-2024?_faid=16507&cyattr=t-p-&cyfid=392456377eb84c889b15285954317901REGISTER THRU ALIGNABLE TO RECEIVE AN EMAIL LIST OF ALL ATTENDEES THAT REGISTER AND CHECK IN AT THE SHOW PLUS VISIBLE FREE ADVERTISING AS AN ATTENDEE.
*There is a $295 initial membership fee to join BOTA which makes you a member for life. Membership gives you the opportunity to participate in the show at no cost. Get more information on who's involved and what you can trade for at www.botatrade.com
