Faculty Lead, Center for Experiential Learning
Steve VanderVeen is the Faculty Lead at the Center for Experiential Learning and a journalist for the Holland Sentinel. With a focus on local news in Holland, Michigan, Steve writes articles highlighting the stories of individuals, businesses, and events that have shaped the community. His work celebrates the rich history and vibrant culture of Holland.
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Holland, United States (Local)
Steve Vanderveen focuses on local businesses and entrepreneurship in the Holland, Michigan area. His articles frequently feature profiles of local business owners and delve into the stories behind established enterprises.
If you are reaching out to Steve Vanderveen, consider pitching stories about unique or long-standing businesses in the Holland area, interviews with successful entrepreneurs from the region, or insights into family-run establishments that have made a significant impact on their community. Additionally, historical figures and their contributions to local business development could also be of interest to him based on his coverage attributes.
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Brouwer and Meyer are historic Holland retail names. They share a common history.
Rusk is a common international food, but with many varieties.
Cy Mulder was an adventurist. He was born in 1904. During the Great Depression, he was so poor, yet daring, he caught rides on railroad cars and ended up in California.
After almost losing his business again, Cy refocused his company and changed its name to Ottawa Door Lights.
Marvin DeWitt became the Henry Ford of the turkey industry. Like Ford, he experienced poverty.
Marvin DeWitt was the Henry Ford of the turkey industry. Like Ford, he built a vertically integrated business. But he had a slow start.
From produce to plants to golf to greenhouses, the Jonkers' business grew and evolved. John B. Jonker was born in 1919; Marie in 1923.
This is the story of the Dutch pioneers who settled Borculo, and the Odawa (Ottawa) and Bodewadmi (Potawatomi) they met.
By: Steve Vanderveen
In 1848, Henry and Anna Post — and Henry's youngest brother Hoyt — arrived from Vermont via Allegan at the behest of Albertus Van Raalte to help the newly arrived Dutch immigrants build an economy.
Jim and Art’s was one of Holland’s neighborhood grocery stores. It became a casualty of its time.
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