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Florida Atlantic University\u2019s College of Business recently hosted a ceremony to honor Craig Zinn, an American automotive entrepreneur and philanthropist, as its 31st \u201cBusiness Leader of the Year\u201d event. <\/p>\n
\n Florida Atlantic University\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0College of Business<\/a>\u00a0recently hosted a ceremony to honor\u00a0Craig Zinn, an American automotive entrepreneur and philanthropist,\u00a0as its 31st \u201cBusiness Leader of the Year\u201d event.<\/p>\n The ceremony took place at Boca West Country Club<\/a>\u00a0and drew hundreds of attendees to celebrate Zinn<\/a> for his innovative, visionary leadership, as well as his philanthropy and commitment to his community.<\/p>\n \u201cOne rule I\u2019ve always followed is simple: do the right thing,\u201d Zinn said. \u201cIt\u2019s not just about being a good businessman, it\u2019s about being a good man in business.\u201d<\/p>\n An American automotive entrepreneur and philanthropist, Zinn has more than 40 years in the automotive industry. His years working in every aspect, from washing and detailing cars to working as a line mechanic and handling parts and inventory, provided extensive industry experience.<\/p>\n The award-winning Craig Zinn Automotive Group, known for \u201chands-on management\u201d and commitment to excellence, operates throughout South Florida as the authorized dealer for Toyota of Hollywood; Lexus of Pembroke Pines; Acura of Pembroke Pines; Lexus of North Miami; Subaru of Pembroke Pines; and 441 Auto Rental.<\/p>\n Committed to improving the community around him, Zinn supports local charities such as the Joe DiMaggio Children\u2019s Hospital, the Cleveland Clinic Florida, and the American Cancer Society. Zinn\u2019s philanthropy includes a $2 million gift to the Cleveland Clinic to establish the Cleveland Clinic Craig M. Zinn Concierge Medicine Suite in Weston, as well as a prior $2 million gift to establish the Craig M. Zinn Distinguished Chair in Men\u2019s Health.<\/p>\n