Founded in 1985, International Monetary Systems (IMS) serves over 18,000 businesses and professional people representing 23,000 cardholders in 49 U.S. markets. The IMS network enables companies to acquire new business, create cost savings, and improve operations by taking advantage of barter opportunities in their business models. Based in New Berlin, WI and managed by seasoned industry veterans, IMS is one of the largest publicly traded barter companies in the world and is continually expanding it's network by adding exchange locations. The company's proprietary transaction software enables businesses and individuals to trade goods and services throughout North America online using an electronic currency known as trade dollars.