NATO, the National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc., is the only non-profit, national retail tobacco trade association committed to enhancing the common business interests of all tobacco retailers and to assisting members in responding to tobacco-related legislation and regulations on the local, state and federal levels. To accomplish these objectives, NATO: --Focuses on protecting the right of retailers to sell and the right of adults to purchase and enjoy tobacco products. --Informs NATO members about pending tobacco legislation and regulations and assists members in responding to local, state and federal legislation and regulations. --Takes a pro-active approach that informs and educates elected officials on the local, state and national levels about the impact that proposed tobacco-related legislation would have on tobacco retailers and the individual rights and the freedom of choice of adult tobacco consumers. --Provides a forum through the NATO Show for manufacturers and distributors to exhibit their tobacco products and services and to conduct educational seminars for tobacco retailers and wholesalers. To learn more about NATO, visit the association’s website at www.natocentral.org.