Our Priorities

Empowering Member Success

Advancing the Industry. Protecting Our Legacy.

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At the Cigar Association of America (CAA), our top priority is supporting the success of our members. We provide the advocacy, resources, and guidance that enable member companies to grow and thrive in a constantly changing environment.

Through strategic engagement, regulatory insight, and member-focused services, we empower our members to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and strengthen their businesses. Whether addressing legislation or creating opportunities for collaboration, CAA ensures that every member has the tools to succeed.

Together, we are not just advancing an industry — we are fostering a community where every member can flourish.

Serving Every Sector

Every Sector. From Seed to Sales.

As the leading national trade association for cigars, CAA represents manufacturers, importers, distributors, online sales companies, suppliers, and supporting members. We bring every part of the cigar community together under one mission: advancing the industry and protecting our legacy.

Advancing the industry. Protecting our legacy.

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Our Vision

A strong and vibrant cigar industry, advancing and protecting its future as the nation’s leading voice.

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Our Mission

  • Advance member and industry growth
  • Protect the industry through our national advocacy network
  • Raise awareness of the industry’s positive impact

Core Values

Our guiding principles define who we are and how we serve.

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Set high standards

We act with integrity and accountability in everything we do.

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We serve the best interests of our members, our team, and our association.

Make a difference

We ask ourselves every day: how can we create a positive impact for our members and the industry?

Be passionate

Dedication and determination drive every effort we make.

Work together

Collaboration leads to our strongest results.

Cultivate relationships

Our success depends on building trusted connections with members, partners, and policymakers at every level.

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We Are Better Together

For more than a century, CAA has been the voice of the cigar industry — uniting every sector under one purpose. Join us as we continue shaping a brighter future for cigars in America.

An Opportunity to Grow Your Business with CAA

Have questions about membership or need assistance with the application? If you’re ready to get started, click below to complete the online CAA Membership Application.