TMA is a convener and source of information founded in 1915 by the cigar industry to reduce IP litigation through an open record of trademarks and increase information sharing with external stakeholders in the face of disruption by a new product: machine made cigarettes. TMA now serves the entire tobacco and nicotine industry and stakeholder community from seed to shelf along with labs, law firms, financial companies, consultants, government, and civil society. Our focus remains the same - provide unbiased information and convene open and welcoming forums for all stakeholders to increase understanding of tobacco and nicotine issues. Our Mission: -GROW understanding of tobacco and nicotine issues -FOSTER an open and INCLUSIVE forums that bring people and ideas together -BE A GOOD STEWARD of our member and stakeholder's trust -Provide VALUABLE & BENEFICIAL services spanning the big picture to the most granular Our Values -The trust Members, subscribers and the wider stakeholder community place in TMA and the products and services we deliver is not given unconditionally; it is earned by our actions. -Though tobacco and nicotine issues are challenging and controversial, TMA is an open and respectful forum welcoming of all stakeholders. -Strive to bring together the people and ideas relevant to tobacco and nicotine. Foster a greater understanding from the big picture to the most granular detail. Be mindful of our institutional and industry history but evolve with the times Remain impartial and dispassionate Be a good employer by encouraging professional development, offering challenging and engaging work and striving to encourage curiosity, innovation and continuous improvement