Networking & Connections

Make new connections and discover new opportunities

Connection Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

20Fathoms and our partners offer an array of events and programs where you’ll meet peers, mentors, investors, and others in Traverse City’s entrepreneurship community. Check out these upcoming 20Fathoms events:

Other Opportunities to Expand Your Network

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20Fathoms Coworking Space

The 20Fathoms coworking space is both a workspace and a community. Our members are tech entrepreneurs who include startup leaders, small business owners, chief technology officers, developers, and designers. At 20Fathoms they’ve each found a home and an environment that promotes productivity, creative problem solving, and new connections.

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Fresh Coast Quarterly Club

Hosted by Traverse Connect, the Fresh Coast Quarterly Club meetups are an opportunity to gather in a welcoming space with other people living in the Grand Traverse Region. It’s a great way for remote workers and newcomers to the region to get plugged into a network, meet new people, and learn about one of the most vibrant arts and culture communities in Michigan.

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Founders First Fridays

The first Friday of each month, founders get together to connect, share their challenges, and be resources for each other. This is a casual meetup with no set agenda, just Founders helping Founders. Hosted by the Michigan Founders Fund, in partnership with Riley’s Candles and Stocked.

Office of Possibilities

The Office of Possibilities (OOPs) seeks to inspire an innovative culture at Northwestern Michigan College and within the community by acting as an ideation “sounding board” and connector to encourage the generation of new ideas. 

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TCNewTech

TCNewTech is a monthly pitch competition where entrepreneurs take the stage to compete for the $500 prize. Attended by entrepreneurs, investors, vendors, mentors, and startup enthusiasts, each event is a seedbed of potential for making the right connections.

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Traverse City’s Startup + Tech Hub

The Startup + Tech Hub is an online community created by 20Fathoms that provides resources and connections for the region’s entrepreneurs, tech professionals, and ecosystem partners. In one easy-to-use website you’ll find events, news, programs, tools, a discussion board, a community of innovators, and much more.

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Request a 1:1 consultation and tell us about your unique business needs.

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Startup Programs

With workshops and bootcamps for entrepreneurs at all stages, learn how to launch and grow your business.

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Coaching & Mentorship

Meet with business experts to get guidance and learn how to avoid common pitfalls.

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Funding & Access to Capital

Consult with our in-house startup capital expert, apply for grant funding, and connect directly with funders.

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Pitch Competitions

Prepare your presentation, make your pitch, win cash prizes, and expand your network at our TCNewTech pitch events.

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Coworking Space

Get down to business and meet other innovators at our shared office space in Traverse City.

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