There are many ways to create a culture of financial health in your home, whether that is a studio apartment, filled with roommates, or if you are one of the lucky ones with a house to yourself; it is important to recognize that in an industry such as ours, financial stability is not always a given. The Foundation regularly scouts the Internet for helpful articles, and today we came across some great information from Northern Trust Wealth Management and thought it might be o

The hospitality industry can be demanding working long, busy hours on our feet—oftentimes with little-to-no reprieve. We serve everyone from our reliable regulars to impatient, demanding, and indecisive guests. Then, there are the various accents and culturally normative behaviors for us to discern. Some behaviors are frowned down upon in American society, such as not tipping, not being mindful of our personal space, or “talking down” to us. So how do we navigate so much at o

Nomination Deadline is DECEMBER 31, 2017 Are you (or someone you know) already contributing to the health and wellness of the community, or do you (or someone you know) want to take the first steps toward living a healthier life? Our bodies, our minds, and our friends need health and wellness. The USBG and the USBG National Charity Foundation believe in caring for not only our craft, but the health of those in our industry. The Joint Health & Wellness Committee focuses on wa

Burned bar tools - The only items that survived. (Photo credit W. Young) Recently, devastating wildfires have swept through and burned over 162,000 acres in Northern California in Napa & Sonoma counties. Forty-seven people have lost their lives and countless more have lost their homes and livelihoods; 7,200 structures have burned including, homes, schools, wineries, and places of business. The food and beverage community in Northern California has come together to help suppor