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RESPONSIBLE VENDOR PROGRAM

Many states require Bartenders and Servers to be certified through a Responsible Vendor Program such as TiPS. Most of our carriers will require your employees to be certified and at KEL Insurance we support it. Having your employees certified through a Responsible Vendor Program reduces the risk of alcohol-related incidents. To make it easier for you, use this link TIPS CERTIFICATION

 

Get certified with Whits Tips

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For our larger businesses, we teamed up with Whitney, owner of Whits Tips, who will get everyone at your venue caught up to speed. Give Whitney a call at 917-282-5255 or visit her website at www.whitstips.com/ Whits Tips specializes in liquor liability training including: responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol in bars, wedding venues, restaurants, universities, liquor stores, organizations, clubs, hotels, community centers, casinos etc.


TiPS is a dynamic, skills-based training program designed to prevent intoxication, drunk driving and underage drinking by enhancing the fundamental "people skills" of servers, sellers and consumers of alcohol. Whits Tips gives individuals the knowledge and confidence they need to prevent alcohol-related tragedies.


Retailers who use Whits Tips benefit immediately by reducing risk and creating a safer, more responsible environment. It can reduce exposure to alcohol liability lawsuits, reduce penalties for alcohol violations, improve customer service and professionalism, create a safer work environment and more. Even police departments, coalitions, and prevention groups looking for effective ways to reduce alcohol-related harm in their communities often turn to TiPS.


Whitney has been recognized by several heads of state, including Hillary Clinton, and was awarded with the top trainer 14 years in a row. Whitney has trained over 6,500 Industry Professionals (Bartenders, College Students, Managers, Hostesses, Licensees and Servers of Alcohol). Some of her clients include Hard Rock, The Delano, Yankee Stadium, Cipriani, and many more. You can visit www.whitstips.com for a list of clients and also follow Whits Tips on Social Media.

 
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“An estimated 88,000 people (approximately 62,000 men and 26,000 women) die from alcohol-related causes annually, making alcohol the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States.”

- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism