Put this on your Calendar!

This year's Fair Trade Festival will be held on December 1st and 2nd in Norfolk Virginia at the Downtown Farmer's Market site outside the MacArther Center Mall. If you're in the area, please come by to check out what Fair Trade is all about.

The Fair Trade Festival is transforming the Hampton Roads area by increasing consumer demand for fair trade and responsibly produced products. Since the Festival's inception 5 years ago, availability of fair trade products has grown from one retailer to more than 40 around the Hampton Roads area, a total increase of more than 4000%.

Consumers, who would have had to order fairly produced coffee, tea, or chocolate, can now buy it in a store or restaurant in their neighborhood, thus supporting the local economy as well. Other products such as fruit and clothing may follow suit. The increased availability of fairly produced products, like the presence of farm markets, increases the attractiveness of the area to thoughtful and responsible consumers.

There are lots of great condos and homes for sale within walking distance of Macarthur Center Mall and throughout Norfolk and Hampton Roads. If you need to buy or sell property in the Hampton Roads area, I can help! Ask me about homes that healthy and environmentally friendly!