The IPCPR Board of the Directors has gathered for their first meeting of the year at the new HQ of the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers in Washington DC. The meeting comes as the tobacco industry is under fire on a local, state and federal level. Our own David Garofalo along with other fine retailers have assembled down in DC on their own dime, in this non-paying gig where they will also be walking […]
In a case that could have legal ramifications around the globe, a Washington DC Judge has issued a court order, preventing a man from smoking in his own home that he has owned for 50 years. The neighbors of Edwin Gray in northeast Washington have filed a civil suit claiming they are being harmed by second-hand smoke that sneaks into their home through the basement. They are seeking $500,000 in damages and an injunction. If […]
In what led to the Presidency for Ronald Reagan, our own David Garofalo went to Washington DC this past week where he campaigned for justice, the justice of cigar smokers. Joined by the likes of Glynn Loope, Rocky Patel, Rafael Nodal and countless others they walked the halls of the Senate soliciting Senators and Representatives to leave premium cigars alone. We will also be joined by Jeremy Soares the New England sales rep for My […]
Columbus, GA- The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) is acquiring a headquarters property in Washington, DC. IPCPR’s President and a retailer from Cockeysville, MD, Finnie Helmuth, made the announcement adding that, “To best serve our membership and the entire industry, IPCPR’s leadership decided that a headquarters in our nation’s capitol is the right move, at the right time. We are excited about what this means for our members and the work of […]