Lead for Change Blog

Meg’s Daily Grind

June 9, 2011

Meg’s Daily Grind is a family owned and operated gourmet coffee shop. We opened the first Meg’s at 6409 E. Riverside Blvd., in Rockford on February 14th of 2001. We have now since closed that location and reopened at 3885 N. Perryille Rd, just 4 blocks away but with a DRIVE THRU! We wanted to […]

Meg’s Daily Grind

June 9, 2011

Meg’s Daily Grind is a family owned and operated gourmet coffee shop. We opened the first Meg’s at 6409 E. Riverside Blvd., in Rockford on February 14th of 2001. We have now since closed that location and reopened at 3885 N. Perryille Rd, just 4 blocks away but with a DRIVE THRU! We wanted to […]

The 320 Store

June 9, 2011

Description: Stop in to this neighborhood store known for their specialty produce, fresh cheese, nuts and breads. Fruit baskets made year round. Large selection of organic produce and other organic items such as dried fruits and canned goods. Deli sandwiches served for lunch. Salad bar, including 6 hot entrees, available 10:30am – 1:30pm Monday – […]

Fair For All

June 9, 2011

Choices Natural Market

June 9, 2011

We are a locally owned, family run business. We believe in supporting local farmers and the local economy. By purchasing many of our products and supplies from local farmers and businesses, we keep the money in the community as much as possible. Balsamic Roasted Beet and Dried Plum Salad Serve as a side salad or […]

JustGoods A Fair Trade Marketplace

June 9, 2011

Fair Trade Rockford “Fair Trade Rockford” is the governing board of the organization that created JustGoods: a fair trade marketplace and who’s mission is as follows: The purpose of Fair Trade Rockford is to display and sell fair trade goods, to educate the public about fair trade, and to support activities and organizations promoting peace, […]

Target

June 9, 2011

Our mission is to make Target the preferred shopping destination for our guests by delivering outstanding value, continuous innovation and an exceptional guest experience by consistently fulfilling our Expect More. Pay Less.® brand promise. To support our mission, we are guided by our commitments to great value, the community, diversity and the environment.

First Presbyterian Church

June 9, 2011

First Presbyterian Church serves Fair Trade coffee and tea at all functions. Fair Trade coffee is also prepared for the staff during the week. They also have a 100% Fair Trade Shop located in their Church called, Fair For All.

Dominican Joes

June 8, 2011

Good Bike Cafe

June 7, 2011

Flora and Fauna

June 7, 2011

Eastside Showroom

June 7, 2011

Eastside Cafe

June 7, 2011

Save the Date: Fair Trade Towns & Universities National Conference

June 7, 2011

Fair Trade Towns & Universities National Conference Friday – Sunday, September 9 – 11, 2011 The Hub Conference Center, Philadelphia, PA Free Registration! Join us for the first ever Fair Trade Towns & Universities National Conference this Fall! The conference will bring together Fair Trade campaign organizers who are promoting and advancing Fair Trade in […]

Meg’s Daily Grind

June 2, 2011

Meg’s Daily Grind is a specialty coffee shop serving gourmet coffee, espresso, pastries, light lunches, desserts, cold drinks including fruit smoothies and blended ice coffees and teas and chai tea. We order coffee weekly so that all of our coffees are fresh. Our focus is to provide high end products in a comfortable setting. We […]

Logli

June 2, 2011

Schnucks (originally “Schnuck’s”) is one of the largest privately held grocery store chain in the United States. Based in suburban St. Louis, the company was started in 1939 with the opening of a 1,000-square-foot (93 m2) store in north St. Louis city and now operates 105 stores [1] in seven states throughout the mid-south and […]

Logli

June 2, 2011

Schnucks (originally “Schnuck’s”) is one of the largest privately held grocery store chain in the United States. Based in suburban St. Louis, the company was started in 1939 with the opening of a 1,000-square-foot (93 m2) store in north St. Louis city and now operates 105 stores [1] in seven states throughout the mid-south and […]

June 2, 2011

South Asian cafe and grocery with live music space and bar.