News from Northern Michigan’s startup community

June 5, 2025

Startup Bootcamps Offer Northwest Michigan Entrepreneurs a Path Forward

Entrepreneurship is a dream for many people. For an aspiring entrepreneur, owning their own business can offer the means to strengthen their family’s financial situation, fulfill a need in their community, and pursue professional goals....

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May 19, 2025

Founder’s Story: Susie Grace, Valor Skincare

At Valor Skincare, Susie Grace is creating environmentally friendly skincare and personal care products.  Susie Grace, founder of Valor Skincare, is an accidental entrepreneur. “When I first started making my own products, I wasn’t planning...

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May 15, 2025

$75,000 Awarded to Northwest Michigan Small Businesses through 20Fathoms and Venture North Partnership

20Fathoms and Venture North are pleased to announce the recipients of $75,000 in small business grants. Each of the following Northwest Michigan businesses received approximately $4,500.   The recipients were selected based on their company’s...

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May 8, 2025

Entrepreneurs invited to apply for small business grants

In partnership with Venture North, 20Fathoms is pleased to announce a new round of funding for startups and small businesses in Northwest Michigan. Designed for innovative startups and small businesses headquartered in Northwest Michigan, these...

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April 23, 2025

Founder’s Story: Sabrina Jordan, 8bit Insights

Data consultant Sabrina Jordan has done it all; from data architecture to data engineering, data analysis and reporting, her career has taken her across a wide range of industries. That experience serves her well in...

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April 17, 2025

FenX Custom takes top award at the April 15 TCNewTech Pitch Competition 

20Fathoms is pleased to announce the winners of the April 15 TCNewTech pitch competition.   First Place  FenX Custom won the First Place Award, receiving $5000. The FenX Custom pitch was presented by Gary Lemanski,...

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