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WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF MENTORSHIP TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY.
WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF MENTORSHIP TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY.
WHAT IS MENTORSHIP?
WHAT IS MENTORSHIP?
WHAT IS MENTORSHIP?
Mentorship is the living bridge that connects the past and future of our industry, culture, and community. Access to quality mentoring catalyzes the growth and development of tomorrow’s leaders, accelerating learning and opening doors to new opportunities. Through open dialogue and relationship building, seasoned professionals discover new paths for their own personal and professional development, while amplifying their impact in a way that maximally leverages their skills and experience. Quality mentoring combines structure, career guidance, and a capacity for personal insight, all focused on helping mentees tackle their goals and challenges head-on. Raise the Bar offers the comprehensive training, support, and tools necessary to build lasting and transformative mentor-mentee connections. Let’s raise the bar and elevate our industry together!
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to create a vibrant community alliance that bridges the gap between seasoned veterans and emerging talent, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Inspired by the legacy of Uncle Nearest’s namesake, Nearest Green, we are dedicated to preserving and evolving the tradition of hands-on education and mentorship that has always been at the heart of our industry. Through personalized guidance, shared expertise, and meaningful connections, we strive to empower the next generation of hospitality leaders to reach new heights of excellence.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to create a vibrant community alliance that bridges the gap between seasoned veterans and emerging talent, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Inspired by the legacy of Uncle Nearest’s namesake, Nearest Green, we are dedicated to preserving and evolving the tradition of hands-on education and mentorship that has always been at the heart of our industry. Through personalized guidance, shared expertise, and meaningful connections, we strive to empower the next generation of hospitality leaders to reach new heights of excellence.
PULL AS WE CLIMB
PULL AS WE CLIMB
PULL AS WE CLIMB
At Uncle Nearest, we recognize the importance of creating a more vibrant and inclusive spirits industry. We are dedicated to uplifting women and BIPOC founders and community members, providing them with the necessary support and resources to thrive in an industry historically dominated by white males. That said, inclusivity means everyone, and Raise the Bar is open and grateful for the participation of all genders, races, ages, nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, and levels of physical ability. We actively seek out opportunities to foster collaboration, mentorship, and partnerships that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As we continue on our own journey of success, we’re dedicated to supporting and uplifting others, ensuring collective growth. We believe that by empowering each other, we can reach new milestones and transform the spirits industry for the better.
ABOUT UNCLE NEAREST
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey honors the world’s first-known African American master distiller, Nearest Green. It was the first spirits brand in the world to be named after a Black American. The portfolio is the Most Awarded Bourbon and American Whiskey of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 with over 1,200 awards and accolades since the brand’s 2017 launch, including 715 Gold medals or higher, 125 Best in Class honors and an average critic’s score of 92. Uncle Nearest is currently sold in all 50 states and 12 countries, and is sold in more than 25,000 stores, bars, hotels, restaurants, as well as at its 458-acre Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville, Tenn. For more information, please visit the Uncle Nearest website, and follow on Instagram and Facebook @unclenearest.
At Uncle Nearest, we recognize the importance of creating a more vibrant and inclusive spirits industry. We are dedicated to uplifting women and BIPOC founders and community members, providing them with the necessary support and resources to thrive in an industry historically dominated by white males. That said, inclusivity means everyone, and we are open and grateful for the participation of all genders, races, ages, nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, and levels of physical ability. We actively seek out opportunities to foster collaboration, mentorship, and partnerships that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As we continue on our own journey of success, we are committed to extending a helping hand and paving the way for others, ensuring that we all rise together. The Bar Community We believe that by pulling each other up, we can climb to new heights and reshape the landscape of the spirits business for the better.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to create a vibrant community alliance that bridges the gap between seasoned veterans and emerging talent, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Inspired by the legacy of Uncle Nearest’s namesake, Nearest Green, we are dedicated to preserving and evolving the tradition of hands-on education and mentorship that has always been at the heart of our industry. Through personalized guidance, shared expertise, and meaningful connections, we strive to empower the next generation of hospitality leaders to reach new heights of excellence.
ABOUT
UNCLE NEAREST
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey honors the world’s first-known African American master distiller, Nearest Green. It was the first spirits brand in the world to be named after a Black American. The portfolio is the Most Awarded Bourbon and American Whiskey of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 with over 1,200 awards and accolades since the brand’s 2017 launch, including 715 Gold medals or higher, 125 Best in Class honors and an average critic’s score of 92. Uncle Nearest is currently sold in all 50 states and 12 countries, and is sold in more than 25,000 stores, bars, hotels, restaurants, as well as at its 458-acre Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville, Tenn. For more information, please visit the Uncle Nearest website, and follow on Instagram and Facebook @unclenearest.