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Federal Legislative Bill Introductions
January 11, 2019
State Legislative Bill Introductions
January 11, 2019
NATO Statement Regarding FDA Announcement on Proposed Policies for Sale of Flavored E-Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars, and Menthol Cigarettes
November 15, 2018
CNBC Interview: FDA Commissioner Gottlieb Suggests Restricting Cartridge E-Cigarette Sales to Adult-Only Vape Shops
October 21, 2018
FDA Plans to Consider Banning Flavors in Cigars
October 21, 2018
Save the Date: 2019 TPE Show and NATO Education Seminar
September 28, 2018
State Legislative Bill Introductions
September 20, 2018
NATO Submits Comments to FDA on Flavors in Tobacco Products
July 19, 2018
NATO Submits Comments to FDA on Possible Nicotine Levels
July 16, 2018
State Legislative Bill Actions
June 12, 2018
State Legislative Bill Introductions
June 12, 2018
Save the Date: 2019 TPE Show and NATO Education Seminar
September 28, 2018

Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada: February 11-13, 2019

TPE 2019 Show: The Tobacco Media Group (TMG) is announcing that the Tobacco Plus Expo 2019 will have a new three-day format and will be held on February 11-13, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This tobacco show brings together top brands and buyers from the premium tobacco, tobacco-related, vapor, and alternative industries. TPE 2019 is aimed at starting the New Year off with a lively, enjoyable, and educational approach to business growth and profitability for tobacco retailers, and offers the newly-expanded open show floor times of 1:00 PM to 5 PM on Monday, February 11th, 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Tuesday, February 12th, and 10:30 AM to 4 PM on Wednesday, February 13th.

Featuring more distributors, wholesalers, and square footage, the TPE 2019 show floor offers expanded opportunities for exhibiting, purchasing, learning, and networking with industry colleagues and acquaintances. Thousands of products will be offered at exclusive show pricing, and a tactical educational track brings additional value with informative and entertaining seminars and discussion panels led by industry standouts.

NATO Education Seminars: Building upon their partnership with TMG, NATO will be co-locating at the TPE 2019 Show as a powerful resource and guide to successfully navigating the current and ever-changing legislative and regulatory environment that affects all aspects of the industry. The NATO-led conference sessions are a wealth of information and inspiration for exhibitors and attendees alike and will be held on Monday, February 11th beginning at 1:30 PM at a special staging area on the show floor.

The confirmed presenters for the NATO education seminar series include the following:

1:30 PM  Don Burke, Management Science Associates:  Tobacco Market Trends  

2:30 PM  Thomas Briant, NATO Executive Director:  Legislative and FDA Regulatory Update

3:30 PM  Bonnie Herzog, Wells Fargo Securities:  Wall Street Update on the Tobacco Industry

4:30 PM  Cocktail Reception 

“TPE 2019 is going to be a can’t miss event,” says Ben Stimpson, Managing Director of Tobacco Media Group. “With our industry gathered together, it’s such an efficient, profitable way to do business, learn from each other, and have some fun along the way.”

All NATO members are encouraged to attend the upcoming TPE 2019 Show. To register to attend the TPE 2019, please click on the link below:

https://events.american-tradeshow.com/tpeinternational

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