{"id":58163,"date":"2022-07-21T12:15:35","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T10:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/?p=58163"},"modified":"2022-07-21T12:19:36","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T10:19:36","slug":"the-pca-and-the-bcaa-begin-a-new-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/the-pca-and-the-bcaa-begin-a-new-collaboration\/","title":{"rendered":"The PCA and the BCAA Begin a New Collaboration"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and the Boutique Cigar Association of America (BCAA) announced a new collaborative relationship to highlight the boutique cigar industry within the world of premium cigars, and to effect solidarity within the cigar industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Armen Caprielian, co-owner of DAV Cigars and President of the BCAA Board of Directors, stated that the coming together of these two organizations is a crucial step in unifying the cigar industry, bringing together companies large and small, new and established. \u201cThe vision of this partnership is to bring together the newness and enthusiasm of the BCAA\u2019s young, small cigar companies and the breadth of wisdom and experience of the PCA\u2019s well-established membership. Through sharing our knowledge, resources, and experiences, we all are poised to present a unified front in promoting our industry, advocating for sensible regulation that preserves our common tobacco heritage, and ensuring a vibrant future for manufacturers, retailers, and consumers.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Gaby Kafie, founder, and current Treasurer of the BCAA notes that \u201ctoo many small companies go unrecognized or fail to join the mission to fight federal regulations\u201d which are causing challenges at all levels of the cigar industry. The vision of the BCAA is \u201cto bring all the boutique cigar companies together as one unified voice\u2014well-informed, educated, and ready to act,\u201d says Kafie. \u201cNow is the time to join forces with the PCA and focus all our energy on ensuring that our industry thrives and flourishes now and in the future. We are mindful of all who have come before us in the cigar industry; we are grateful to all those who stand shoulder to shoulder with us now; and we are excited to continue to make significant contributions toward achieving a brighter future.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Greg Zimmerman, President of the PCA, is excited and encouraged by the BCAA coming together with the PCA as the industry embarks on a new era. \u201cBeing united in our pursuit to protect premium cigars and pipe tobacco is critical as we move forward through this changing regulatory environment,\u201d said Zimmerman. \u201cWith our recent litigation successes, we now have a unique moment as an industry and having the BCAA alongside us will only enhance our voice and our efficacy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

As part of this newly formed partnership, the BCAA announces that it will be a featured part of the 2023 PCA Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, bringing its membership together from across the country. Caprielian noted: \u201cFollowing the BCAA\u2019s second annual Boutique Cigar Festival which takes place this August 12-13 in Martinsville, Indiana, gathering as part of the PCA Tradeshow seems like a logical and necessary step toward bringing boutique cigars to the forefront of the cigar industry. We are grateful to the PCA for the opportunity to stand in solidarity with the common interests of education, promotion, and advocacy of our beloved cigar industry.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

PCA Executive Director Scott Pearce said that this is a great win-win as many boutique brands will get opportunities to shine while the PCA welcomes ever-growing support from boutique companies. \u201cThe PCA annual convention and trade show is the world\u2019s largest gathering for the premium cigar and pipe industry. Adding a strong BCAA component to the trade show will absolutely enhance our offering to retailers to discover great new brands to offer their customers while providing our world-class stage for these brands to launch and grow,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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