News from Northern Michigan’s startup and tech community

New Funding Available to NW MI Businesses

January 12, 2025

Applications are open for next round of small business grants

20Fathoms is pleased to announce a new round of funding for startups and small businesses in Northwest Michigan. In partnership with Venture North, 20Fathoms is providing $72,000 in small business grants to startups in Northwest...

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January 7, 2025

20Fathoms launches Breakfast Lab: a weekly event for entrepreneurs

20Fathoms is pleased to introduce Breakfast Lab, a weekly series designed for entrepreneurs to tackle their most pressing issues with support from subject matter experts and peer entrepreneurs. “At Breakfast Lab, you’ll find the right...

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November 20, 2024

Fractional Insights takes top award at the November 19 TCNewTech Pitch Competition

Blooma awarded second place award; Ecosphere Organics took home the Audience Choice Award 20Fathoms is pleased to announce the winners of the November 19 TCNewTech pitch competition. Fractional Insights won the First Place Award, receiving...

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November 19, 2024

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...

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November 14, 2024

Founder’s Story: Rain & Revelry

With their company, Northern Michigan entrepreneurs Gina Stegehuis, Amber Kilgore, and Yarrow Young aim to be the Midwest’s hub for fantasy events For moms Gina Stegehuis, Amber Kilgore, and Yarrow Young, working a traditional 9-5...

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Indigenous Business Bootcamp participants

October 16, 2024

Indigenous entrepreneurs gather for Business & Marketing Essentials bootcamp 

Indigenous entrepreneurs from around Northern Michigan gathered at 20Fathoms in late September for a 3-day bootcamp focused on building their business and marketing skills – and connecting them to one another.  “What I hear from...

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