News from Northern Michigan’s startup and tech community

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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September 23, 2024

New resources are now available to entrepreneurs in Northwest Michigan

20Fathoms introduces new programming; expands to Petoskey, Manistee, and Cadillac Vernon LaLone is a scientist and entrepreneur who grew up in Elk Rapids but started his career far away from Northern Michigan, including a period...

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September 17, 2024

New Grants Available for Small Businesses in Northwest Michigan

20Fathoms is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity for startups and small businesses in Northwest Michigan. In partnership with Venture North, 20Fathoms is providing a total of $45,000 in small business grants this fall....

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September 12, 2024

Vetr Health takes top award at the September 10 TCNewTech Pitch Competition

Traverse City-based Wave Lumina awarded second place and Audience Choice Award  20Fathoms is pleased to announce the winners of the September 10 TCNewTech pitch competition. Vetr Health won the First Place Award, receiving an award...

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August 15, 2024

20Fathoms offers business essentials course for indigenous entrepreneurs, Sept. 27-29

In this 3-day bootcamp, students will learn essential business and marketing skills to form and grow business ideas. 20Fathoms is pleased to announce a new offering designed specifically with indigenous entrepreneurs in mind: a 3-day...

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