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Groot Handelsgebouw keeps you posted
22 June 2020
Groot Handelsgebouw ready for the socially-distanced economy
Het Groot Handelsgebouw is ready for the 1.5-meter economy, operating under a new set of guidelines developed to promote and protect safety and wellness.
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21 June 2020
Heart for healthcare
Surrounded by hearts as you enter the Groot Handelsgebouw, a sign of heartfelt gratitude for essential workers and a global symbol of solidarity.
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03 February 2020
Meet the team: Robey Groeneweg
Robey Groeneweg enjoys a reputation as the enthusiastic lady of the Groot Handelsgebouw.
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24 January 2020
Our New Year's Drinks
Our New Year's Drinks took place the day after Blue Monday. It was an extra cheerful evening, exclusively for our tenants.
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08 January 2020
Strictly People: always a good feeling
Three years ago, Strictly People moved into splendid offices on the seventh floor of the Groot Handelsgebouw. We interviewed Saskia van Dam.
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20 December 2019
Jamestown new owner Groot Handelsgebouw
Today we announce that the Groot Handelsgebouw has a new owner, Jamestown Europe.
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11 December 2019
Growing up in the Groot Handelsgebouw
Not many people know it, but there used to be four staff flats in the Groot Handelsgebouw on the seventh floor. We spoke to a former resident, Ferry Kool.
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03 December 2019
Have you seen our Christmas lights?
Kirsten Gorter (Somention) and Huib Lloyd (Stichting Jarige Job) have turned on our light. Click to see the photos of the Light Night.
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16 October 2019
Meet our team: George Voorhout
If anyone knows the Groot Handelsgebouw inside and out, it’s Deputy Director George Voorhout
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01 October 2019
Celebrate the summer
This year we hosted our first edition of the End of Summer Festival. A big finish of a beautiful summer.
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09 September 2019
Birgitta Padberg: 1 year Groot Handelsgebouw
If you ask Birgitta Padberg what she thinks about her first year at the Groot Handelsgebouw, her enthusiasm will blow you away.
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02 August 2019
Join our guided tour
Do you know the Groot Handelsgebouw from the outside, but have you never seen the inside? Join our guided tour during Heritage Day Rotterdam.
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22 July 2019
Meet our team: Martijn Volkers
Martijn Volkers started as a Project Manager at the Groot Handelsgebouw in December 2017. With his sense of humour, he soon became part of the team.
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26 June 2019
Were you there?
Cocktails, sun and a relaxed atmosphere: our annual BBQ. Were you there?
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05 June 2019
Rotterdam Rooftop Days photos
Last weekend was your change to visit our rooftop and enjoy the view with great weather. Our playground for young and old was a big hit.
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28 May 2019
The PokéBox: a recipe for success
Hench Hsu and Anhkhoa Dang managed to open two restaurants in the space of 18 months. The second one opened in the Groot Handelsgebouw a few months ago!
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15 May 2019
Visit us during the Rotterdam Rooftop Days
Visit our rooftop during the Rotterdam Rooftop Days. June 1 and 2 more than 20 rooftops will be open for the public.
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13 May 2019
Looking back at the Livingroom concert XL
Thursday May 9 we hosted a Livingroom concert XL at a special location in the Groot Handelsgebouw.
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30 April 2019
Humanoids: jumpstart for UX Designers and Developers
Maarten Hoogvliet is an UX Designer and found a collaboration partner in the experienced Developer Robbin Habermehl. They soon realised it was a perfect match.
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25 April 2019
Festival Motel Mozaïque was great!
Motel Mozaïque returned to the Groot Handelsgebouw. We were once again one of the 10 locations of this multidisciplinairy festival in Rotterdam.
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16 April 2019
Pop-up performance Good Friday
Good Friday will be extra special this year with a pop-up performance in the central hall.
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10 April 2019
VINN: when dreams come true
Vicent van Drunen was a tax consultant at DVR Accountants & Adviseurs when he decided that it was time to make the dream that he had put on hold come true.
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05 April 2019
Operadagen Rotterdam Livingroom Concert XL
As a warm-up for the festival 'Operadagen Rotterdam' we organize a living room concert XL.
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26 March 2019
Festival Motel Mozaïque is back
Festival Motel Mozaïque will be back in the Groot Handelsgebouw. Are you visiting a concert? This year you can stay overnight!
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22 March 2019
Workout with a discount
Do you work in the Groot Handelsgebouw? Get a discount on your gym subscription.
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11 March 2019
Operadagen Rotterdam: innovating and connecting
Opera does not directly come to mind when thinking about Rotterdam. Operadagen Rotterdam is here to change that.
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07 March 2019
The PokéBox opens in the Groot Handelsgebouw!
Is this your new favorite place for lunch?
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22 February 2019
RCD lunch concert: most crowded edition ever
Where you there? The Groot Handelsgebouw hosted the monthly RCD lunch concert. It was the most crowded edition ever!
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