News from Northern Michigan’s startup community

April 23, 2025

Founder’s Story: Jaime Edmondson, Spellbound Creative Studio

Creative Jaime Edmondson has a head full of creative ideas for businesses in Traverse City. She began her creative path as a student at Michigan State when she switched from studying zoology to digital media...

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March 13, 2025

Startup Spotlight: Atterx

Jim Millar attended graduate school in Chicago, which is where he met his wife. When they first started dating, she kept talking about this beautiful place her family went in the summertime. “I didn’t believe...

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February 18, 2025

Founder’s Story: Erin Eatough, Fractional Insights

Before taking the leap to become a founder and business owner, Erin Eatough was an academic. It might seem like a leap, but the research foundations she took from the academic world have informed her...

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January 21, 2025

February startup bootcamp open for registration 

20Fathoms is pleased to announce that the next offering of its signature bootcamp, offered in partnership with CO.STARTERS, will be held in February in Traverse City. The CO.STARTERS bootcamp is an opportunity for budding entrepreneurs...

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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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