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Craft. Connect. Create. Elevate Your Bartending Journey with USBG's Weekly "PreShift" Newsletter! Delivered to your inbox Tuesday afternoons.
The countdown is over—Chile is hosting this year’s Pan-American Cocktail Competition! From September 8–13, Santiago will welcome delegations from IBA National Guilds around the world.
La Serena, Ovalle, and Vallenar set the stage, while Santiago itself—vibrant and full of attractions—becomes the prestigious backdrop for this gathering of global
bartending talent.
Follow along with us all week on socials for updates, highlights, and behind-the-scenes moments from one of the most dynamic cocktail events in the Americas!
Board Members:
President: Adrianne Stebbins @ Peninsula Bed and Cocktail, Gulfport, FL
Vice President: Leslie Edwards @ Treasure Island Tattoo Co., Treasure Island, FL
Secretary: Diego Rodriguez @ Tampa Palms Country Club, Tampa, FL
Treasurer: Brad Coburn @ N8 Hospitality, Sarasota, FL
Director: Siobhan Cusumano @ BevAccel, Greater FL
Director: Justin Gray
Passionate about Hospitality? WE NEED YOU!
The future of our community is built by those who step up.
Make the difference, join the Board.
Two Director positions are coming available for 2026 - 2029.
To nominate yourself, CLICK HERE!
Know someone who inspires? To nominate a rockstar, CLICK HERE!
Don't just sit at the bar, help raise it! Become an active USBG member today!
Yearly Event Overview
Yearly Event Overview
Our chapter holds four dynamic education events annually, plus host mentorship opportunities and impactful community service projects once a quarter. These monthly meetings are generally held the last Monday of the month unless a holiday or large event coincides.
Summer Bash is our largest fundraiser of the year put on in spring or early summer, Education Week is in September, and Repeal Day is in December. Check out our social media platforms for more updates!
About USBG
About USBG
Bars & restaurants are where communities come together. Through national & local charity initiatives, USBG connects with the neighborhoods that welcome our establishments and the people who we entertain each night. To us, a key part of growing professionally is supporting the communities where we serve through our core values: Service, Integrity, Sharing Knowledge, Tradition, and Camaraderie.
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