by PCA | Dec 4, 2023 | Reviews
When I was a kid growing up in the 1950s, all my heroes (other than Superman) were cowboys. Each week, our black and white DuMont console TV introduced me to the rugged individuals and charismatic heroes who would fire my imagination. From singing cowboys Gene Autry...
by PCA | Nov 29, 2023 | Advocacy, Press Releases
Since announcing the state grant program in late 2023, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has accepted three grant applications submitted by state associations in Maryland, New York, and Virginia, funding key advocacy and lobbying initiatives ranging from tax caps to...
by PCA | Nov 29, 2023 | Advocacy, Press Releases
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is announcing a new state advocacy grant program aimed at investing in State Associations and their boots-on-the-ground lobbying capacity for the 2024 legislative cycle. This is PCA’s latest tool to respond to legislative and...
by PCA | Nov 27, 2023 | Feature
Compressing this story into its allotted space presents a daunting challenge. When you begin to unravel the many threads that constitute United Cigar Group, you find the makings of a book—of several volumes, in fact. Owned by David Garofalo, proprietor of the New...
by PCA | Nov 20, 2023 | Advocacy
The premium cigar industry is winning. Let me repeat that: The premium cigar industry is WINNING! The FDA Deeming Rule is fully vacated. We just completed one of the most energizing trade shows since 2017. New retail lounge experiences are popping up across the...