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Thanks to Our Donors and Sponsors!

The GGRBC Board of Directors thanks you for your commitment to a bicycle-friendly Greater Grand Rapids!

Lifetime Members

  • CycleSafe
  • Dick and Betsy DeVos Family Foundation
  • Dyer-Ives Foundation
  • Frey Foundation
  • Grand Rapids Community Foundation
  • Gayla Jewell and Bob Zylstra
  • J. Kevin and Cynthia McCurren
  • Jon and Carol Muth
  • Priority Health
  • Wege Foundation

 

2013 Donors and Sponsors

Grants

  • Frey Foundation
  • Wege Foundation

Founding Sponsor ($2,500 for 3 consecutive years)

  • Dick and Betsy DeVos Family Foundation
  • Jon and Carol Muth
  • Gayla Jewell and Bob Zylstra

Founding Sponsor ($1,000 for 3 consecutive years)

  • CycleSafe
  • J. Kevin and Cynthia McCurren
  • Priority Health
  • Rockford Construction
  • TerraTrike
  • Valley City Electronic Recycling, Inc.

Champion ($100-$249)

  • Alger Bikes
  • Amy Poplaski and Tom Tilma - In honor of Jeff Looman
  • Barbara Schmid

Advocate ($50-$99)

  • Brad Becker
  • GE Foundation (matching gift)
  • Tera Hasbargen
  • Brad Hilton
  • Pamela Lauroff

Friend ($25-$49)

  • Anonymous
  • Frances Carmona
  • Stacy Dowdy - In honor of Jeff Looman
  • Ted Lott
  • Larry Patzelt
  • Lisa and Matt Rosendale - In honor of Jeff Looman
  • Todd A. Stuart
  • Jim Talen

In-kind Support

  • Tim Berghuis, Accountant, LLC
  • Feyen Zylstra
  • Kate Hunt, She Does Design
  • Scott Steiner, Rhoades McKee PC
  • West Michigan Environmental Action Council

 

Handlebar Happy Hour - April 2013

In-kind Support

  • 616 Bicycle Fabrication
  • CityFlatsHotel
  • CycleSafe
  • Freewheeler Bike Shop

 

2013 Michigan Trails Magazine

GGRBC Ad Sponsor ($375)

  • Miller Johnson

 

Living Well - Grand Rapids, A Health & Fitness Show

In-kind Support

  • City of Grand Rapids Planning Department
  • CycleSafe
  • League of Michigan Bicyclists
  • Michigan Department of Transportation
  • ShowSpan
  • West Michigan Environmental Action Council
  • West Michigan Regional Planning Commission
  • West Michigan Trails and Greenways Coalition

 

Handlebar Happy Hour - January 2013

In-kind Support

  • Alger Bikes
  • CycleSafe
  • Grand Rapids Brewing Co.
  • ShowSpan

 

2012 Donors and Sponsors

Grants

  • Frey Foundation
  • Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Founding Sponsor ($2,500 for 3 consecutive years)

  • Dick and Betsy DeVos Family Foundation
  • Jon and Carol Muth
  • Gayla Jewell and Bob Zylstra

Founding Sponsor ($1,500 for 3 consecutive years)

  • Priority Health

Founding Sponsor ($1,000 for 3 consecutive years)

  • Cascade Engineering
  • Celebration! Cinema
  • CycleSafe
  • John R. Hunting
  • J. Kevin and Cynthia McCurren
  • Miller Johnson
  • Dale Phelps and Pam Kruse
  • Rapid Wheelmen Bicycle Club
  • Rockford Construction
  • West Michigan Bike and Fitness

Sustaining Partner ($1,000+)

  • Meijer
  • Rhoades McKee PC

Supporting Partner ($500-$999)

  • Jay Fowler and Cathy Neis

Champion ($250-$499)

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Winner ($100-$249)

  • Kirk Anderson and Sara Markman
  • William Beatty
  • Dotti Clune and Jill Henemyer
  • Rich Conklin
  • Josh and Amy Duggan
  • Annie Frantz
  • Jack Hoffman
  • Sara and Blair Lachman
  • Jodey Leser
  • Ted Lott and Kristy Glass
  • David Medema
  • Amy Poplaski and Tom Tilma
  • Barbara Schmid
  • Don Smalligan
  • Galen Stevens
  • Carolyn Thompson
  • West Michigan Coast Riders Bicycle Club
  • Gregory Yoder

Advocate ($50-$99)

  • Marshall Battani
  • Eric Bouwens and YenChing Hsu
  • Martin Brown
  • Michelle Carpenter
  • Catalyst Partners
  • Gary De Kock
  • Lindsey DesArmo
  • Dwight Dettloff and Adrienne Sines
  • Marc E. Faasse
  • GE Foundation (matching gift)
  • Brian Haagsman
  • Lee Hardy
  • Lydia Henning
  • Carol and Chip Krieger
  • Michael Mast
  • Corey N. Metcalf
  • Todd Morris
  • Michael F. Otis and Linda N. Otis
  • Shawn Rathbun and Jim Rathbun
  • Norm Sevensma
  • Scott Steiner and Diane Capen
  • Taylor Voss
  • Keith Winn
  • Jim Winter-Troutwine

Friend ($25-$49)

  • Larry Barton
  • David Bosch
  • Brewery Vivant
  • Amanda J. Bruehl and Katie J. Bush - In honor of Cara Newton
  • Michael Bruinooge
  • Laura Casaletto
  • Mike Cornell
  • David de Velder
  • Herman De Vries
  • Brenda M. Engels
  • David E. Gabrielse - In honor of June Tilma
  • Randy S. Higgins
  • Bob Johnson
  • Joe Kozakiewicz
  • Joel Marogil
  • Starla McDermott
  • Donna Messina and Charles Jenkins
  • Dennis Murphy
  • Jay and Cari Niewiek
  • Jonathan Pinchot
  • Henry Post
  • Chris Reader
  • Seth Ruse
  • Pamela Russell
  • Kate Shockey
  • Phillip Smith
  • Chris Snyder
  • Peter Spring
  • Andrea Winn

In-kind Support

  • Tim Berghuis, Accountant, LLC
  • Feyen Zylstra
  • Grand Rapids GiveCamp
  • League of Michigan Bicyclists
  • Lee Hardy
  • Kate Hunt, She Does Design
  • The Image Shoppe
  • Interphase Interiors
  • Aaron M. Smith, McShane & Bowie, PLC
  • Social Charity Club of Grand Rapids
  • West Michigan Environmental Action Council

 

2012 Board Retreat

In-kind Support

  • Pondera Advisors

 

2012 Annual Meeting

In-kind Support

  • CycleSafe
  • Interphase Interiors

 

Handlebar Happy Hour - June 2012

In-kind Support

  • Brewery Vivant
  • Central District Cyclery
  • The Motion Initiative

 

Active Commute Week 2012

Lead Sponsor ($500+)

  • Grand Valley State University
  • Meijer
  • Priority Health
  • Steelcase

Sponsor ($250-$499)

  • Grand Rapids Community College

In-kind Sponsor

  • Alger Bikes
  • Amway
  • CycleSafe
  • Metro Health
  • The Rapid
  • The Spoke Folks
  • West Michigan Bike and Fitness

 

2012 West Michigan Trails Magazine

GGRBC Ad Sponsor ($375)

  • Miller Johnson

 

2011 Donors and Sponsors

Grants

  • Dyer-Ives Foundation
  • Kent County Health Department

Sponsor ($500+)

  • Gayla Jewell and Bob Zylstra
  • J. Kevin and Cynthia McCurren
  • Jon and Carol Muth
  • Priority Health
  • Rapid Wheelmen Bicycle Club

Champion ($250-$499)

  • Kirk W. Anderson and Sara J. Markman

Winner ($100-$249)

  • Eric C. Bouwens - In honor of Robert Bouwens
  • Josh and Amy Duggan
  • David and Connie Medema
  • Amy Poplaski and Tom Tilma - In honor of Larry Martin
  • Barbara Schmid
  • Village Bike and Fitness
  • Gregory Yoder

Advocate ($50-99)

  • Tom Bulten
  • Tim Cusack and Anne Cusack
  • Gary De Kock
  • Lindsey DesArmo
  • Jay Fowler and Cathy Neis
  • Jay Hoekstra
  • Clarence Joldersma and Grace Joldersma
  • Susan Kohloff
  • Michael Mast
  • James Scarlett
  • Galen Stevens

Friend ($25-$49)

  • Tim Berghuis and Jill Ainslee
  • Matthew G. Borgula
  • David Bosch
  • Michael A. Bruinooge
  • Peter DeBoer and Nancy DeBoer - In honor of Tricia Bultena
  • David E. Gabrielse
  • Terri Handlin and Michael Handlin
  • Tracy A. Jonas
  • Josh Leffingwell
  • Jillian M. Martindale - In honor of Thomas Martindale, Sr.
  • Josh McBryde
  • Gary V. Nederveld
  • Julia A. Patzelt
  • Henry R. Post
  • Don Smalligan
  • Aaron Smith
  • Phil Stegink
  • Tim Warren

In-kind Support

  • The Image Shoppe
  • League of Michigan Bicyclists
  • Aaron M. Smith, McShane & Bowie, PLC
  • West Michigan Environmental Action Council

 

2011 Annual Meeting

In-kind Support

  • Dwelling Place

 

2011 Board Retreat

In-kind Support

  • Frank and Barbara Schmid

 

2011-2012 Bike Grand Rapids Map Sponsors

Lead Map Sponsor ($1,000+)

  • Metro Health
  • Village Bike and Fitness
  • West Michigan Bike and Fitness

Major Map Sponsor ($600-$999)

  • Ada Bike Shop
  • The Freewheeler Bike Shop

Contributing Map Sponsor ($300-$599)

  • Alger Cyclery
  • CycleSafe
  • Experience Grand Rapids
  • Metro Health Sports Medicine
  • TerraTrike

In-kind Support

  • Christopher J. Bessert
  • Kyle Kalm, Knapp's Corner MotoPhoto & Portrait Studio

 

2011 Grand Rapids Bicycle Summit

Lead Summit Sponsor ($2,500+)

  • Dick and Betsy DeVos Family Foundation

Major Summit Sponsor ($1,000-$2,499)

  • Meijer
  • Miller Johnson

Contributing Summit Sponsor ($500-$999)

  • Atomic Object
  • Calvin College
  • CycleSafe
  • The Freewheeler Bike Shop
  • City of Grand Rapids Parks, Recreation & Forestry
  • Grand Valley Metropolitan Council
  • Gayla Jewell and Bob Zylstra
  • J. Kevin and Cynthia McCurren
  • Priority Health
  • The Rapid
  • Rapid Wheelmen Bicycle Club
  • Valley City Environmental Services
  • Varnum
  • West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance

Supporting Summit Sponsor ($100-$499)

  • Ada Bike Shop
  • Bike Friendly GR
  • Boston Square Community Bikes
  • Gazelle Sports
  • Helmets On/Grand Rapids BMX
  • Rhoades McKee
  • Slingshot Bicycle Co.
  • Team Meniscus
  • Village Bike and Fitness
  • West Michigan Bike and Fitness
  • West Michigan Trails and Greenways Coalition

In-kind Support

  • CycleSafe
  • Bike Friendly GR
  • Erwin Erkfitz Co.
  • Freewheeler Bike Shop
  • Grand Valley Metropolitan Council
  • Meijer
  • Michigan Department of Transportation
  • Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance
  • Priority Health
  • Teamwork Bags
  • The Tillie Ride
  • Velocity USA
  • Village Bike and Fitness
  • West Michigan Bike and Fitness
  • West Michigan Regional Planning Commission
  • West Michigan Trails and Greenways Coalition
  • Bob Zylstra

 

2010 Donors and Sponsors

Grants

  • Specialized Bicycle Components

Sponsor ($500+)

  • Gayla Jewell and Bob Zylstra
  • Jon and Carol Muth

In-kind Support 

  • Aaron M. Smith, McShane & Bowie, PLC