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Michael D. Zeiders (born 1953) is an American entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist known for his work in supporting military families and his community contributions through the arts. He is the founder and chairman of Zeiders Enterprises, Inc., a company specializing in providing quality-of-life services for the military and their families.
Early Life and Education
editMichael D. Zeiders graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1975. His education laid the foundation for a career committed to supporting military service members, which he carried into his professional ventures and philanthropic initiatives.
Career
editIn 1984, Zeiders founded Zeiders Enterprises, Inc., with a focus on improving the quality of life for military communities through counseling, support services, and resiliency programs. The company, under Zeiders' leadership, has grown into a significant provider of such services and celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2024.[1]
Zeiders has been recognized for his leadership in veteran support, being named the Veteran Champion of the Year in Corporate America by Military Friendly® in 2024.[2] His experience extends beyond corporate leadership into authorship, with the book "Entrepreneurship, The Art of Succeeding in Business", detailing his approaches to business planning.[3]
Philanthropy
editZeiders is actively involved in community and charitable organizations. He serves as a trustee for the Zeiders Family Charitable Foundation, an organization that funds a variety of programs supporting military and community needs.[4] He is also the chairman of the Zeiders American Dream Theater, located in Virginia Beach, which focuses on promoting the arts and community engagement.
In 2019, Michael Zeiders was named the Entrepreneur of the Year by Old Dominion University’s Strome Entrepreneurial Center for his contributions to entrepreneurship and community growth.[5]
Personal Life
editMichael D. Zeiders remains committed to improving quality-of-life initiatives through both his business and philanthropic efforts, focusing largely on military families and fostering artistic talent in his local community.
Publications
edit- Zeiders, Michael D. Entrepreneurship, The Art of Succeeding in Business. Business Plan Development, 2004.[3]
References
edit- ^ [Potomac Local News - Zeiders Enterprises celebrates its 40th anniversary](https://www.potomaclocal.com/2024/03/06/zeiders-enterprises-celebrates-its-40th-anniversary/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
- ^ [Zeiders Enterprises Website - Veteran Champion of the Year](https://www.zeiders.com/mike-zeiders-2024-veteran-champion-of-the-year-in-corporate-america/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
- ^ a b [Amazon - Entrepreneurship, The Art of Succeeding in Business](https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurship-Art-Succeeding-Business-Development/dp/0971730121?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
- ^ [Cause IQ - The Zeiders Family Charitable Foundation](https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/the-zeiders-family-charitable-foundation%2C546417943/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
- ^ [Strome Entrepreneurial Center Facebook Post](https://www.facebook.com/StromeEC/posts/our-entrepreneurial-hall-of-fame-induction-is-today-and-we-want-you-to-get-to-kn/3180231715383085/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)