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The tortilla industry that we represent is characterized by entrepreneurship, passion and fun - as well as by continued strong growth. The latest estimates have the industry growing by 75% during the past fi ve years. Overall, total annual sales are approaching $8 billion for tortillas and chips.
As a natural progression of our growth, the Tortilla Industry Association has evolved in some new dimensions. Many of you know that TIA is 21 years old, and during the last four of these years, we have been under contract with an association management company.
TIA joined the association management company after the retirement of its fi rst executive director. That fi rm provided professional services and support as the TIA leadership focused on stability and development of programs to benefi t the association's members. However, the time has come for us to enjoy the fl exibility of operating as an independent association once again. This became necessary so that we can continue our growth and best leverage our fi nancial resources.
Since Feb. 1, TIA has been an independent association again, so please note our new address and contact numbers:
Tortilla Industry Association
1600 Wilson Blvd., Suite 650
Arlington VA 22209
Tel: 1-800-944-6099