This week, the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation (CFCF) announced the opening of the Arturo Sandoval Music School at its newly inaugurated Academy of Arts. The school is named in honor of legendary musician Arturo Sandoval. Sandoval is a well-known cigar enthusiast and a long-time supporter of CFCF. In the music world, he is a multi-award-winning jazz trumpeter, pianist, […]
Selim Hanono Returns to E.P. Carrillo as COO | Cigar News
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E.P. Carrillo has announced the Salim Hanono has returned to the company as Chief Operating Officer (COO) succeeding David Spirt.
Ricardo Carioni Named Head of Business Development at Casa Turrent | Cigar News
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Casa Turrent has named industry veteran Ricardo Carioni as its Head of Business Development.The move is effective immediately.
José Seijas Passes Away | Cigar News
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José M. Seijas, founder of Matilde Cigars and known for his tenure at Tabacalera de Garcia where he served as Master Blender and Vice President of Operations has died.
Eddy Guerra Resigns from Davidoff | Cigar News
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Eddy Guerra, the Head of Brand Marketing and Senior Brand Manager at Davidoff, has resigned. The public relations firm Creativas Group Inc. issued a press release announcing the resignation. ”I am forever grateful for the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious brands in the world. These past five years at Davidoff have […]
Raquel and Patricia Quesada Assume Ownership of Quesada Cigars | Cigar News
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Are you ready for the next generation? Raquel and Patricia Quesada have assumed ownership of the Quesada Cigars.
Luis Tiant Passes Away at Age 83 | Cigar News
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Luis Tiant, the pitcher from Cuba who would have a legendary 19 year Major League Baseball career died today at age 83. In the cigar world, Tiant was not only known for his incredible career, but as an cigar enthusiast and cigar brand owner.
Litto Gomez Jr Named La Flor Dominicana Vice President of Retail Partnerships and Sales | Cigar News
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La Flor Dominicana has informed retailers, that Litto Gomez Jr. is its new Vice President of Retail Partnerships and Sales. Litto Jr. is the son of La Flor Dominicana owners Ines and Litto Gomez.
Joel Sherman Passes Away | Cigar News
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Joel Sherman, the former CEO of Nat Sherman has died. Sherman passed away on September 9th. He was 85 years old.
JRE Tobacco Co Names Trey Mac Shipley National Sales Manager | Cigar News
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JRE Tobacco Co. has named Trey Mac Shipley its new National Sales Manager. Shipley previously served as a sales representative within JRE