Interview with Ari Zorn

How are you involved in the community?

*Devine Retail Cannabis and CBD

Friends Of Smiley’s Pond

Berkshire environmental action team

Green trailways committee

Assistant Land Steward to the Egremont land trust

Great Barrington Rotary Club

Why did you decide to get involved in the Blackshires Initiative?

Change 

To be one of the founders of the new platform for social justice

Change 

Social Justice 

Woke up

What are your areas of focus for the Blackshires?

The bridge between raises 

Business 

Fund raising

Business

Fundraising 

Creating a self sustained black economy here in the Berkshires and elsewhere

Why are you an expert in the field?

Over 25 years of business and a unique background

I am the bridge between worlds based upon my unusual upbringing.

Community 

Collaboration 

Connections

What do you do for the Blackshires?

Connect the proper individuals 

Business 

Empowerment of minorities

I bring the right people and funds to the table

What’s your favorite thing about the Berkshires?

Nature and fresh air

What’s your favorite place to eat? 

My house

Bistro Box

What are you excited about right now?

Creating self sustaining black economy in the Berkshires

Cultivation