Vision of Love: The Cigar Family Charitable Foundation
Collaborations in the cigar industry are nothing new, but one in particular has had a profound impact on the people of the Dominican Republic....
Her Roots Run Deep: An Interview With Maya Selva, Part 1
From the very beginning of its 24-year history, Maya Selva Cigars has had an international flair that reflects the global vision and character of...
CBD: On the Brink of Big
It's a rare moment to have a clear view of the industry illuminated with near-certain potential for exponential growth. But in 2018, with society's...
4 Tips For Developing a Profitable CSR Strategy for Your Tobacco Business
Is your tobacco business socially responsible? It may seem like an odd question considering the constant barrage of attacks tobacco takes from the government...
The Man in the Arena: Padilla Cigars
When it comes to business, Ernesto Padilla isn’t worried about failing. Instead, he’s more concerned with what happens when he doesn’t even try. Over...
Cura: Competing in Cannabis
Now one of the biggest cannabis brands in America, Cura Cannabis began humbly and with what many would call “altruistic intentions.” Cameron Forni was...
Gaining Traction: Maya Selva Cigars
Worldwide smoking bans, higher tobacco taxes and more stringent governmental regulations are making it increasingly difficult for small, boutique cigar manufacturers to eke out...
The Personal Touch: HVC Cigars
It might be natural to jump to the conclusion that Reinier Lorenzo, the owner of HVC Cigars, has always dreamed of being the owner...
Blending a Reputation: An Interview with Henderson Ventura
Henderson Ventura is co-master blender at Tabacalera William Ventura, a boutique-style factory located in Tamboril, Dominican Republic. He treats cigar blending like a professional...
Banking on Passion: An Interview with Kristoff Cigars’ Glen Case
Glen Case has always enjoyed a good cigar. Case spent 18 years working in the financial services industry before he entered into the cigar...
