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Ari Weinzweig
American entrepreneur From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ari Weinzweig is an American entrepreneur, author, speaker, and co-founding partner of Zingerman's Community of Businesses, a group of food-related enterprises based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Early life and education
Weinzweig was raised in Chicago, Illinois.[1] He pursued a degree in Russian History from the University of Michigan.[2] His early career included various roles in the restaurant industry, where he initially washed dishes, eventually progressing to roles in cooking and managing kitchens.[3]
Career
Weinzweig founded Zingerman's Delicatessen in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1982 with his business partner, Paul Saginaw.[4] Originally a singular deli, Zingerman's has since expanded into what he terms a "community of businesses", including a bakehouse, coffee company, creamery, and candy manufactory, among others.[5] As of July 2024, Zingerman’s Community of Businesses encompasses 11 separate entities, employs over 750 people, and generates over $80 million in annual revenue.[6][7]
Weinzweig is a writer and literature collector, having authored several books, business pamphlets, and contributions to Zingerman’s newsletters and blogs.[8][9] His "Zingerman's Guide to Good Leading" series explores his personal approach to business management and leadership.[10] Several of his published works explore business principles from the lens of Anarchist philosophy.[11][12][13]
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Awards and recognition
- 1995: Recipient of the Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County’s first Humanitarian Award.[14]
- 2006: Winner of the "Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America" award by the James Beard Foundation.[15]
- 2007: Recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from Bon Appetit magazine.[16]
- 2014: Recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Cheese Society.[17]
- 2017: Named in Inc. Magazine’s article "The World's 10 Top CEOs (They Lead in a Totally Unique Way)".[18]
References
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