Tag: Cigar Association of America

Cigar Lifestyle: A Chicago Evening of Cigar Rights Awareness Hosted by Up Down Cigars

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In this politically charged, partisan divided world we live in, here in the United States, there is at least one thing, we as cigar enthusiasts can agree upon. STAY OUT OF OUR HUMIDORS!! The battle for cigar independence has been raging across the country since the summer of 2016, when the FDA handed down deeming Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: A Chicago Evening of Cigar Rights Awareness Hosted by Up Down Cigars[…]

Cigar News: Premium Cigar Association Announces Departure of Scott Pearce

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The Premium Cigar Association (PCA), a leading trade association representing specialty tobacco retailers, announces the departure of Scott Pearce, its executive director. Pearce has led the PCA since 2018. His last day with the PCA will be May 24, 2024. In the interim, Deputy Executive Director Joshua Habursky will fill the vacancy and oversee operations Read more about Cigar News: Premium Cigar Association Announces Departure of Scott Pearce[…]

Cigar News: Cigar Association of America (CAA) Chairman Javier Estades Steps Down

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After five years serving as the chairman of the Cigar Association of America (CAA), Javier Estades has stepped down. In his final annual meeting as chairman, October 6, 2020, Javier outlined the association’s accomplishments during his tenure and discussed the future. The association stated that Javier will be succeeded by John Miller, president of Swisher Read more about Cigar News: Cigar Association of America (CAA) Chairman Javier Estades Steps Down[…]

Cigar News: Cigar Imports Accelerate Toward 1990’s Level

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Ahh, the 1990’s. I was a younger man back then, no grey hairs and more hair on my head. It was the boom of the cigar world with some of the best cigar brands hitting the market including a small company that took the wave to a new level – My Father Cigars. Cigar Aficionado Read more about Cigar News: Cigar Imports Accelerate Toward 1990’s Level[…]