News from Northern Michigan’s startup community

for founders, geeks, and creatives.

Community Invited to IndigiPitch Business Pitch Competition in Petoskey on Dec. 5

20Fathoms is pleased to announce that audience registration is open for the IndigiPitch Business Pitch Competition in Petoskey on Dec. 5, 2025. IndigiPitch is an energizing pitch competition that will showcase Michigan’s vibrant Native American...

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November 8, 2023

20Fathoms Coworking Space Features Art by Sarahbeth Ramsey

20Fathoms is pleased to announce a new exhibition of local artwork at their coworking space, featuring the work of Sarahbeth Ramsey. All of Sarahbeth’s paintings at 20Fathoms are available for purchase. She has generously agreed to...

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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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September 13, 2023

New Information Technology Support Class: Earn the CompTIA ITF+ Certificate in Just 8 Weeks

20Fathoms has been working with regional employers and partners through the Employer Led Collaborative (ELC) to address the area’s shortage of tech professionals. Regional employers asked us to focus on IT Support professionals as their...

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