eXmerce Supports SIFE Calgary’s Newest Initiative Sprout

Calgary, Alberta (February 23, 2010) – eXmerce will be working with SIFE Calgary to create positive change within the community focusing on environmental initiatives.

“We’re thrilled to partner with SIFE Calgary in an effort to raise awareness on how individuals and organizations can support the movement to go green!” said Nelson Liem, Founder and President of eXmerce. “Through our community network, it’s an opportunity for eXmerce members to get involved and to also provide business insight and support to business students at the University of Calgary in the areas of market economics, success skills, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, the environment, ethics, and sustainability.”

Throughout the month of March, SIFE Calgary’s Sprout will be hosting a series of events, on and off campus. Some events include: A Commuter Challenge, Careers in Sustainability information session, A Closet Swap, and A Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast. For more information on how you can get involved, please contact Jonathan Ricciardi by email at jonathan.ricciardi@gmail.com.

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SIFE Calgary is a student club at the University of Calgary that is composed of passionate and active members. Each and every one of our students participates in at least one of our 15 projects. Our goal is to promote student and community awareness and action. We focus on areas such as market economics, success skills, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, the environment, ethics, and sustainability. Due to our peers’ passion and determination, our organization is growing and is able to provide more assistance to other people. For an example, we were able to create an economic opportunity of $420, 000 for Calgarians this year.
eXmerce is a leading provider of barter exchange services for small businesses in Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver. Working closely with our member clients from across a variety of business sectors, eXmerce identifies trade needs, efficiently matches buyers with suppliers, and consistently ensures a robust and growth-oriented barter exchange environment. We help our member clients leverage barter to reach out to new customers, save cash, and turn excess capacity into profit. To find out more, please visit www.thinkbarter.com.

Contact:
Nelson Liem, Founder & President
nelsonliem@exmerce.com
(403) 215-9220