November 19, 2024 - 3:04 pm
20Fathoms brings new business startup coaching services to Benzonia, Manistee, and Traverse City
20Fathoms is pleased to announce new one-on-one startup coaching opportunities now available on a recurring basis for entrepreneurs in Manistee, Traverse City, and Benzie County. This service is open to all entrepreneurs and available at no cost as the program is underwritten by grant funding.
Coaching is available on a drop-in basis (no appointment needed) at the following locations:
- Grow Benzie in Benzonia: Third Thursday of each month, 12:30 – 2:30 pm
- Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce: Third Wednesday of each month, 9 – 11 am
- 20Fathoms in Traverse City: Every Thursday, 1 – 4 pm
In addition, 20Fathoms provides coaching by appointment on specialty topics such as access to capital and Native American entrepreneurship. To schedule, submit the Startup & Business Assistance Inquiry form.
“When entrepreneurs meet with us, they can expect honest feedback and suggestions for steps to help meet their next milestone whether that is establishing priorities, finding the right customers, or troubleshooting their biggest challenges of today,” said David Kronberg, Director of Regional Ecosystem at 20Fathoms. “But most importantly, they get not only expertise, but a supportive, listening ear and a lot of encouragement, because we know business ownership can be really tough.”
To help bring this program to Benzie County and Manistee, 20Fathoms partnered with Grow Benzie and the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce, respectively. In addition to coaching, 20Fathoms is also providing startup bootcamps in these communities. Dates for the next bootcamp cohorts will be announced in early 2025.