Lead for Change Blog

Heather Chen

August 18, 2021

Bloomfield Hills High School

August 18, 2021

Bringing Fair Trade Products and ethical awareness to Bloomfield Hills High School! Through grassroots organizing, we’re working to educate our school community about the importance and benefits of Fair Trade Certified Products.

Kate.Cole

August 18, 2021

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July 29, 2021

New Study Reveals Fairtrade America Is Gaining Awareness and Trust in the U.S. As the Global Pandemic Awoke Americans to the Connectedness of Global Supply Chains

July 29, 2021

2021 GlobeScan-conducted study includes favorable implications for brands and retailers carrying and promoting the Fairtrade Mark; Fairtrade to share details of study in August webinar. PUBLISHED 07-27-21 SUBMITTED BY FAIRTRADE AMERICA Fairtrade America is hosting a webinar for brands and retailers to learn more about the implications of the GlobeScan survey findings, focused on U.S. […]

Fair Trade Resolution

July 27, 2021

The Fair Trade Resolution was first brought to the Student Senate by the Campus Structure Chair, a Net Impact member, and a student Senator. It was approved by the Senate, and brought to the Executive Council by the Sustainability Institute, where it was approved, signed by the Provost, and officially enacted. The Sustainability Institute and […]

Carol Jillson

July 22, 2021

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July 19, 2021

22nd Fair Trade Minneapolis Steering Committee Meeting (#15 in 2021) virtual via Zoom, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm

July 6, 2021

’tis the season to continue delivering Fair Trade Awards! Let’s ask about a Fair Trade Holiday Market & have a great and restful hibernation until 2022.

21st Fair Trade Minneapolis Steering Committee Meeting (#14 in 2021) virtual via Zoom, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm

July 6, 2021

At 7:30pm, we’ll host a Speaker from Chicago Fair Trade: Executive Director Katherine Bissell Cordova will speak about her experience! Also, October is Fair Trade Month – Let’s deliver our Fair Trade Awards to small businesses and food co-ops in Minneapolis!

20th Fair Trade Minneapolis Steering Committee Meeting (#13 in 2021) virtual via Zoom, Monday, Oct 4, 2021, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm

July 6, 2021

At 7:30pm, we’ll meet & greet, and discuss our progress towards posting our Fair Trade Awards at the exit doors of small businesses and food co-ops in Minneapolis that sell two or more Fair Trade products!

19th Fair Trade Minneapolis Steering Committee Meeting (#12 in 2021) virtual via Zoom, Monday, Sep 20, 2021, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm

July 6, 2021

Goals: To start up for Fall 2021 & to get further with our Fair Trade Awards!

17th Fair Trade Minneapolis Steering Committee Meeting (#10 in 2021) virtual via Zoom, Monday, June 21, 2021, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm

July 6, 2021

This was our last virtual Zoom meeting before our in-person meeting on July 12.

Hana Habchi

June 24, 2021

Ben & Jerry’s pioneers living income for cocoa farmers: ‘The challenges we face as a planet come back to economic justice’

June 21, 2021

27-Jan-2021 By Katy Askew – In FOODnavigator.com Ben & Jerry’s has ramped up its living income approach for Cote D’Ivoire cocoa farmers in partnership with Fairtrade. Global Values Led Sourcing Manager Cheryl Pinto tells FoodNavigator that addressing poverty is key to tackling supply chain issues, from deforestation to labour infractions and carbon emissions.

16th Fair Trade Minneapolis Steering Committee Meeting (#9 in 2021) virtual via Zoom, Monday, June 7, 2021, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm

June 21, 2021

1. Land Acknowledgement – NEW! 2. Welcome Joe Murphy, our new Financial Advisor 3. News (misc.) 4. Fair Trade Awards 5. Business cards? 6. Bank/credit union account? 7. Partner organizations? (“tabled discussion”) 8. Ok to lobby? (“tabled discussion”) 9. Future ideas? Introducing a preliminary design for our Fair Trade Award. We’ll give Fair Trade Awards […]

Sentry Insurance

June 15, 2021

A Mutual Insurance Company specializing in business insurance.