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Ari Weinzweig
Ari speaking at ZingPosium 2018
Born (1956-11-03) November 3, 1956 (age 67)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker
Known forCo-founding Zingerman's Community of Businesses
Notable workZingerman's Guide to Good Leading series
WebsiteZingerman's Community of Businesses

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.

Zingerman’s Community of Businesses

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Weinzweig founded Zingerman's Delicatessen in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1982 with his business partner, Paul Saginaw.[1][2][3][4] Originally a singular deli, Zingerman's has since expanded into a community of businesses, including a bakehouse, coffee company, creamery, and candy manufactory, among others.[5][6][7] 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.[8][9]

Early Life and Education

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Weinzweig was raised in Chicago, Illinois.[10] He pursued a degree in Russian History from the University of Michigan.[11][12][13] His early career included various roles in the restaurant industry, where he initially washed dishes, eventually progressing to roles in cooking and managing kitchens.[14][15]

Writing and Publications

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Weinzweig is a writer and literature collector, having authored several books, business pamphlets, and contributions to Zingerman’s newsletters and blogs.[16][17][18] His "Zingerman's Guide to Good Leading" series explores his personal approach to business management and leadership.[19][20] Several of his published works explore business principles from the lens of Anarchist philosophy.[21][22][23][24]

Speaking

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Weinzweig frequently speaks on organizational culture, leadership, and the power of beliefs in business, with prior venues including the Inc. 5000 Conference, Microsoft Expo Spring Conference, and the Positive Business Conference at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.[25][26]

Awards and Recognition

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  • 1995: Recipient of the Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County’s first Humanitarian Award.[26]
  • 2006: Winner of the "Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America" award by the James Beard Foundation.[27]
  • 2007: Recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from Bon Appetit magazine.[28]
  • 2014: Recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Cheese Society.[29]
  • 2017: Named in Inc. Magazine’s article "The World's 10 Top CEOs (They Lead in a Totally Unique Way)".[30]

References

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  1. ^ Milan, Jon; Offen, Gail (2016). Iconic Restaurants of Ann Arbor. Arcadia Publishing. pp. 93–95. ISBN 1467117331.
  2. ^ "Eat Your Words". University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library.
  3. ^ "12 laws of building a great company from one of America's most innovative small-business owners". Business Insider. Archived from the original on 2019-11-22.
  4. ^ "Zingerman's: Not Your Grandfather's Deli". NPR.
  5. ^ Burlingham, Bo (2003). "The Coolest Small Company in America". Inc. Magazine. Archived from the original on 2019-02-19.
  6. ^ "Zingerman's Ari Weinzweig On Changing Beliefs And Building A Hopeful Business". Forbes.
  7. ^ Maynard, Micheline (2015). "Hometown Holdouts: Zingerman's And The Secret Of Staying Local". Forbes.
  8. ^ "Keeping Zingerman's Zingerman's". Ann Arbor Observerr.
  9. ^ "Ari Weinzweig Co-founding Partner, Zingerman's Community of Businesses". Detroit Regional Chamber.
  10. ^ Bareuther, Carol (2023). "The Big Cheese: Ari Weinzwieg, CEO and Co-founding Partner of Zingerman's Community of Businesses". Cheese Connoisseur.
  11. ^ Maynard, Micheline (2007). "A Corner Deli With International Appeal". The New York Times.
  12. ^ "Ari Weinzweig from Zingerman´s: The best answers come from your people". Pontis Foundation.
  13. ^ "A Chat with Zingerman's Ari Weinzweig". ClickOnDetroit. 22 February 2018.
  14. ^ "Ari Weinzweig of Zingerman's on Visioning with Love and Humility". Entrepreneur. 28 February 2023.
  15. ^ "Interview with Ari Weinzweig". Eater. 19 October 2018.
  16. ^ "Ari Weinzweig, Writer, Teacher, and Zingerman's Co-founder". Edible Wow.
  17. ^ Paterniti, Michael (2013). The Telling Room: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, Revenge, and the World's Greatest Piece of Cheese. p. 8. ISBN 9780812994544.
  18. ^ "Ari Weinzweig". Rise & Lead Summit.
  19. ^ Maynard, Micheline (2022). Satisfaction Guaranteed: How Zingerman's Built a Corner Deli into a Global Food Community. Scribner. pp. 18–19. ISBN 9781982164614.
  20. ^ "Zingerman's Guide to Good Leading Books". Zingerman's.
  21. ^ Veidlinger, Jeffrey (2014). "The Philosophy Behind Zingerman's Deli". Tablet Magazine.
  22. ^ Perkinns, Tom (2016). "How Zingerman's Turned Anarchy and Corned Beef into a $60 Million Business". VICE News.
  23. ^ Mesure, Susie (2019). "An anarchist's guide to doing good business". Financial Times.
  24. ^ Magan, Manchán (2019). "Anarchy at the cheese counter: how a US deli overturned the business model". The Irish Times.
  25. ^ "Ari Weinzweig, Past Speaker". Michigan Ross Center for Positive Organizations. 24 October 2013.
  26. ^ a b "Ari Weinzweig". ZingTrain.
  27. ^ "Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America Members". James Beard Foundation.
  28. ^ "Zingerman's Founders Get Bon Appetit Lifetime Achievement Award". MLive. 13 September 2007.
  29. ^ "Industry Honors". American Cheese Society. 14 November 2023.
  30. ^ "The World's Best CEOs". Inc. Magazine.
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