Our Priorities
Cigars bring people together TM
CAA has spent years supporting its members and helping the industry to thrive. Cigars are more than a great American tradition — the cigar industry is a powerful contributor to the American economy, responsible for billions of dollars in annual revenue, and hundreds of thousands of quality jobs.
Located in Washington, D.C. and incorporated in the state of New York, CAA is exempted under section 501(c)(6) of the IRS code and conducts business as a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization.
Representing All Sectors of the Industry
As the leading national trade association, the Cigar Association of America represents cigar manufacturers, importers, online sales companies, distributors, suppliers to the industry, as well as supporting members of the association.
OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
MEMBER-DRIVEN ADVOCACY: We ensure that our industry remains strong through our nationwide network of 50+ public policy experts.
MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT: We ensure that our industry always remains vibrant, actively bolstering the economy while fostering community goodwill.
DRIVING MEMBER GROWTH: We ensure that our industry is always growing by passionately supporting our members for 130+ years.
Core Values
Our Guiding Principles
Set high standards
We act with integrity, always.
Win-win-win
We act in the best interests of our members, our team, and our association.
Make a difference
Our driving question is: How can we create a positive impact today for both our members and our industry?
Be passionate
Passion and determination fuel all our endeavors.
Work together
We achieve our best results through collaborative efforts within our team and with others.
Cultivate relationships
Success is ensured by forging connections with members, organizations, and government officials at all levels.
We're Better Together
We’ve been representing our members’ interests for a long time. Consider joining CAA as we shape a brighter future for the cigar industry.
