Empowered Together
Welcome to the TPA!
Welcome to the Tobacco Products Association (TPA)
— where your voice matters and your business thrives. Whether you're navigating the evolving landscape of cigars and pipe tobacco or looking to connect with like-minded professionals, you're not alone. TPA exists to champion your interests, connect you with valuable resources, and help you succeed in a dynamic industry.
Who We Are
Born from passionate discussions at the Chicagoland Pipe Show, the TPA represents the shared vision of cigar and pipe enthusiasts who saw the need for an organization that champions the unique values of both communities. Our members include cigar brands, manufacturers, retailers, pipe carvers, pipe tobacconists, and accessory companies, all committed to excellence in their craft.
Our Commitment
We are dedicated to education, advocacy, and innovation. Through partnerships with SOTL Global Movement and Tobacconist University, we offer our members access to educational courses, certifications, and webinars. These opportunities enhance professional credibility and expand networking through a global community of enthusiasts and professionals.
Looking Ahead
The TPA is committed to navigating regulatory challenges and embracing industry trends to ensure a prosperous future for our members. We support local businesses by organizing regional events and offering exclusive membership deals, fostering community and collaboration within the tobacco industry.
Who’s in the TPA?
Only the bold. Only the real.
We’re not your average trade group. The TPA is stacked with the gritty backbone of the cigar and pipe world—brands with bite, lounges with loyalty and a community that doesn’t need a red carpet to feel important. These are people who show up. They’re in the fields, the shops, the studios, the lounges. They’re blending leaf, hosting events, educating the public, and fighting for the future of the craft. They don’t wait for invites. They build tables. And they light the damn cigars while they do it.
This is what the TPA is made of.
Boutique Craft &
Premium Brands
Cigar Retailers, Lounges &
Mobile Units
Media Creators &
Content Killers
Marketing Minds, Brand Builders &
Digital Creators
Rebellious Collectives &
Passion Projects
carving their names into the industry one facing at a time—hand-blending, hand-rolling, and putting their soul in every cigar.
that aren’t just selling smokes—they’re building community, one ashtray and good conversation at a time.
behind the mics, cameras, and podcasts that push the culture forward—raw, real, and loud about what matters.
who hustle in the background, making sure the right stories get told and the right people get seen.
that don’t always follow the rules—but always show up with heart, vision, and fire.
Members
COMMUNITY • EDUCATION • KNOWLEDGE