| The Social Impact Scholar Program of Champlain College presents a Zoom panel discussion: Social Impact Scholars Intersections Series Spring 2022 Social Impact and Business: Fair Trade: Philosophy and Practice Date: Friday, February 18th, 2:30pm to 3:30pm Zoom link: https://champlainonline.zoom.us/j/97936287152?pwd=NmJyUDh3TkRPQ3gyR3owd20rUHJVQT09 Meeting ID: 979 3628 7152 Passcode: 102620 Our panelists will be: Holly Francis, Eastern Regional Fellow for Fair Trade Campaigns and a 2020 Champlain graduate in Environmental Studies & Policy Billy Linstead Goldsmith, Director of Communications & Fair Trade Campaigns at Fair Trade USA Dr. Pat Patel, Associate Professor in the Stiller School of Business at Champlain College Rick Peyser, Sr. Relationship Manager, Coffee & Cocoa, Lutheran World Relief John Jensen, Manager of Ten Thousand Villages, Burlington location Cheryl Pinto, Global Values Led Sourcing Manager, Ben & Jerry’s We are particularly excited about the topic of fair trade, as Champlain is officially designated as a Fair Trade Campus through Fair Trade Campaigns. Also, our Stiller School of Business is named after a great promoter of fair trade, Bob Stiller, whose company Green Mountain Coffee Roasters was deeply invested in the practice of fair trade. And yet as a concept, fair trade is often confused with ‘free trade’ or other designations. We will provide a brief history and background of fair trade with its connection to global supply chains. We will then address questions such as: What are the benefits of Fair Trade for producers? Businesses/brands? Consumers? Is “fair trade” still relevant and meaningful? How does it differ from other certifications? What are the drawbacks, if any? How might fair trade help build/support the Vermont economy? The second half of the online event will be open to questions from the audience. ************************************************************************************************************** Christina Erickson, Ph.D. (she/her) Director of Service & Sustainability Learning Center for Service & Sustainability, Champlain College Office Location: Skiff Annex 203 (Please note, there is a flight of stairs to reach this office. Contact me if this does not work for you.) Campus Box #20 || Mailing Address: PO Box 670, Burlington, VT 05402 802.865.5449 || Website || Blog || Facebook || Instagram |