Why don’t all participants accept 100% hOURs for purchases and services?
Most businesses have economic relationships that extend beyond the local community, where Bitterroot Barter hOURs are not accepted. These businesses must take in U.S. currency to do business with suppliers outside of the hOURs system. We encourage participants to accept any percentage of hOURs, and then participate at a rate of hOURs acceptance that is proportional with their ability to put them back into the local economy. Please accept them AND spend them!
