Fair Trade Futures Conference: Transforming our Global Community

Sponsored by the Fair Trade Federation...

From September 10-12, 2010, the Fair Trade Futures Conference will bring together entrepreneurs, students, advocates, faith community members, concerned citizens, interested individuals, and others in Boston, MA for the largest Fair Trade event in North American history!

The event will include seminars, workshops, site visits, discussions, social activities, and an exposition of 50+ Fair Trade vendors to educate and inspire about the holistic approach to business and poverty alleviation that Fair Trade provides.

For more information and to register, please visit the Conference Website: fairtradeconference.ning.com.

Chicago Passes Fair Trade Resolution!

Congratulations Chicago!!! Chicago Fair Trade's fair trade resolution was passed unanimously Feb 10th, 2010 by the full council after getting support from the Finance Committee. This moves Chicago an important step closer to its goal to become a fair trade city! Goals of fair trade towns USA include:

•City Council Resolution
•Fair Trade available in local shops
•Fair Trade at work places, schools, faith communities and community organizations
•Media attention
•Formation of local fair trade steering group

A Fair Trade Town is any community in which people and organizations use their everyday choices to increase sales of fair trade products and help promote positive change for farmers and workers in developing countries. Since 2000, over 600 communities in three continents have worked to promote the ideals of Fair Trade Towns. If the Chicago becomes a Fair Trade Town, it will make it the largest in North America.

Great job Chicago Fair Trade!