News from Northern Michigan’s startup and tech community

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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November 12, 2024

Four startups selected to pitch at the November 19 TCNewTech

20Fathoms is pleased to announce the four companies selected to compete at the TCNewTech pitch competition on November 19, 4:30 – 7:30 pm, at the City Opera House in Traverse City. Pitch presenters: BloomaBlooma is...

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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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Vernon LaLone - Wave Lumina

September 18, 2024

Founder’s Story: Wave Lumina

Northern Michigan’s Vernon LaLone is tackling “forever chemicals” and wants to develop local science economy For Vernon LaLone, a scientist and entrepreneur who grew up in Elk Rapids, a passion for science initially led him...

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