"Yes" to Grand Rapids, MI- Hostel

07/29/2013

Congratulations to Patricia Warner on the purchase of the Horseshoe Bar Bldg.

http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2013/07/horseshoe_bar_sold_new_owner_r.html

New owner seeking tenants; says she'd "love" to see a jazz club and restaurant move into a building steeped in Grand Rapids history.

04/25/2012

Dear Friends,

Unfortunately Grand River Hostel is being put on "Hold" for now. We did not secure a grant to get started!

Thank you all for your support in this endeavor.

Thank you,

GRH

03/11/2012

Still making progress...

02/20/2012

Hello Friends of GRH:

FINAL STEP: Mailing Business Plan & Grant Proposal packages to foundations Monday(2/20). Thank you each and everyone of you in being supportive of GRH.

Thank you,

Don DeHoog

02/13/2012

Hello All,

Still making progress towards making GRH a reality for Grand Rapids!

Thank you all for the ongoing support...

01/27/2012

Hello All,

I will be approaching the following foundations next month for grant support to start Grand River Hostel, Inc. (Gr. Ballet Co., Devos Fdn., Meijer Fdn., Van Andel Fdn., Steelcase Fdn., and Grand Rapids Fdn.

Thank you all for the ongoing support...

01/19/2012

Hello Friends,

Working on GRH business plan/grant proposal presentation to give on Tuesday Small Biz Tech/Development Center.

Thank you all for the continued support...

GRH

Our network provides a full range of services and tools for small businesses emerging and growing in Michigan's 83 counties. We have formed our organization into four teams dedicated to provide expert assistance to the individual needs of Michigan's small business.

01/10/2012

Hello Friends,

Exciting things happening this month for Grand River Hostel!

+ Viewing the proposed property {333 Grandville Av./Horseshoe Bar Bldg.}
+ Finishing up revisions on Busn. Plan/Grant Proposal and tsf data to pwr. point
+Compiling a master list of foundations to approach in February

Thank you all for the support along the way...

Cheers,

GRH

12/31/2011

Hello Friends of GRH:

Wow! Last day of 2011. Wishing everyone a Blessed & Happy 2012!

Happy New Year,

GRH

11/17/2011

Hello Friends of GRH:

Great article about the power of grants in Grand Rapids, MI. I am aspiring to meet with various foundations in Grand Rapids at the start of 2012.

Thank you all for the ongoing support...

The Amway Corp. co-founder and his wife donated $1 million to secure naming rights for the championship field that will be modeled after Briggs Stadium/Tiger Stadium, original home of the Detroit Tigers.

11/15/2011

Hello Everyone:

My meeting with the HI-USA, Michigan Council went well. I am moving forward in hopes of making Grand River Hostel a reality.

Thank you all for the ongoing support...

Midweek Meanders Group has an activitiy every Tuesday starting at 10:00 a.m. Hike, Bike, Swim, Canoe, Tour, Cross Country Ski, and More!

10/15/2011

Great News: New GR. Amtrak Station will be linked near The Rapid Central Bus Station.

A groundbreaking ceremony for a new Grand Rapids Amtrak station took place Friday afternoon.