The History
PIONEERING CIGAR ROLLING AS ENTERTAINMENT SINCE 1995
“Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels.”
Alfred de Musset
In the early 90’s, amid the financial market explosion and most of America enjoying the “finer things,” Joe Sweigart created Cigartainment.® His vision was inspired by his wife and fueled by his burning passion to be an entrepreneur. Sweigart Cigar Co. has since built lasting client relationships, one hand-rolled cigar at a time, elevating the business and art form of the cigar into a category all its own.
Whether showcasing the art of rolling or offering complimentary cigar services, Sweigart Cigar Co. offers special experiences that leave lasting memories for guests and clients alike. The experiences vary from corporate outings to golf tournaments; special birthday celebrations to weddings. And all the while Joe has built a referral-based business sustaining two families for 20 years and still going strong.
Sweigart Cigar Co.
OVER THE YEARS
1940's
Birth Days
Joe Sweigart and Elaine Konevitch are born in Harrisburg, PA, USA.
1950's
The Beginning
Joe launches first venture as shoe shine boy.
1960's
Wedding Bells
Joe and Elaine marry and start a family.
1970s
A Maestro is Born
Jorge Docstch is born in Havana, Cuba.
1980's
Heading South
With only $1000 in life savings, the Sweigarts relocate their family from Harrisburg, PA to Atlanta, GA where they don’t have any friends or family… yet.
1990's
Educate & Incorporate
Elaine becomes lead seller at General Cigar Co.
Joe & Elaine both receive their BA and graduate college in their late 40s.
The Sweigarts incorporate.
2000's
Forming a Team
The Sweigarts meet Jorge Docstch.
Cigartainment® featured during The Masters at Double Eagle Golf Club and the Condé Nast / GQ Lounge at a Chrysler-sponsored multi-city tour.
2020's
Long Ashes Await
65 events already booked.
We’ll be lighting up in Ireland, Vegas, Amsterdam, Palm Beach, London, Charleston and Italy.
Give your guests the VIP treatment at your next event.