Cigar Association of America

What should CAA stand for? How do we stay ahead in advocacy? Gregory Fox, CEO of Best Cigar Prices, led a breakout discussion at the CAA annual meeting tackling these big questions. Great ideas don’t happen in a vacuum—they happen in conversations like these. #caa #cigarassociation

Brad Price, VP of Sales at Hail and Cotton, contributed key insights at the annual meeting during a discussion led by Glenn Wolfson, CEO of Drew Estate. These exchanges are how CAA refines its strategy—by listening, adapting, and leading. #caa #cigarassociation

Tom Kirby, CEO of Nuway Tobacco, facilitated an engaging breakout discussion at the annual meeting, ensuring every perspective was heard. This type of member-driven dialogue strengthens CAA’s role in advocacy and industry growth. #caa #cigarassociation #cigarindustry

Diane Kalambokas, Director of Tax Treasury and Regulatory Affairs at DAVIDOFF OF GENEVA USA, INC, presented her group’s key takeaways at the annual meeting—helping refine CAA’s focus on policy, advocacy, and industry evolution. The future of the industry starts with conversations like these. #caa #cigarassociation

Greg Seamster, Sr. VP Sales at Lancaster Leaf Tobacco Co., shared his breakout group’s insights at the CAA annual meeting, reinforcing the importance of collective industry leadership. Every voice at the table drives smarter advocacy and a stronger future. #caa #cigarassociation

Richard Neuwirth, SVP Operations & General Counsel at Drew Estate, took center stage at the CAA annual meeting to present his group’s ideas—turning brainstorming into strategy. These conversations are shaping CAA’s path forward on advocacy, regulation, and industry growth. #caa #cigarassociation

Chris Howard, EVP, External Affairs & New Product Compliance at Swisher, led a dynamic breakout session at the annual meeting, capturing key insights from members on the easel paper pad. Thoughtful collaboration like this ensures CAA remains a powerful advocate for the industry’s future. #caa #cigarassociation

Policy shapes the future of our industry. Patrick Anderson, SVP of Government Affairs at CAA, joined Malloy McDaniel of West Front Strategies and Jake Perry of Jake Perry & Partners to deliver a timely federal affairs update at the annual meeting. Their insights provide clarity in a shifting regulatory landscape—because informed strategy is powerful strategy. #caa #cigarassociation #strategy

A strong industry starts with strong leadership. Scott Pearce, President of CAA, took the podium at our annual meeting to welcome members to a day of strategic discussion and bold ideas. With the future of advocacy, policy, and industry evolution on the table, this meeting wasn’t just about conversation—it was about action. #caa #cigarassociation

The CAA Import Report for January through October 2024 reveals steady, increasing premium cigar imports across key supplier countries, with an overall increase of 4.6% from 347 million in 2023 to 363 million in 2024. This stability underscores the resilient demand for premium cigars in 2024. https://loom.ly/ZMC2NT0 #caa #cigarassociation