News from Northern Michigan’s startup community

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November 11, 2023

20Fathoms awarded $7.3 million in grant funding from the State of Michigan and the U.S. Economic Development Administration

20Fathoms is pleased to announce that the organization has secured two significant grants to support the growth of tech startups and small businesses in Northwest Michigan. This includes $3.3 million from the Michigan Economic Development...

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November 8, 2023

Startup Spotlight: MediCool Technologies

Through the 20Fathoms Startup Spotlight series, get to know who is building companies in Northern Michigan and what advice they have for those just getting started. This month, we talked to Jeff Rynbrandt, President and...

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Mia Azpeitia

November 6, 2023

Mia Azpeitia Joins 20Fathoms as Director of Operations

20Fathoms is pleased to announce that Mia Azpeitia has joined the organization as Director of Operations. In this role, Mia is responsible for all day-to-day operations of 20Fathoms, including the execution of key programs, management...

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GenAlpha Nuclear Technologies

October 12, 2023

Startup Spotlight: GenAlpha Nuclear Technologies LLC

Through the 20Fathoms Startup Spotlight series, get to know who is building companies in Northern Michigan and what advice they have for those just getting started. This month, we talked to Austin Lo, Chief Research...

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October 10, 2023

A Dose of Cybersecurity Measures: 10 Tips to Enhance Cybersecurity for Your Small Business

This article was written by West Shore Bank, a 20Fathoms Community Partner. In today’s always-connected world, cybersecurity threats are top of mind for small business owners. You may not have the resources of a larger...

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October 10, 2023

The Corporate Transparency Act: New Federal Reporting Requirements for Founders and Entrepreneurs

This article was written by Patrick Ellis, Attorney, at Kuhn Rogers, a 20Fathoms Community Partner. In the ever-evolving landscape of business regulations, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) stands out as a pivotal piece of legislation...

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