News from Northern Michigan’s startup and tech community

for founders, geeks, and creatives.

Startup Spotlight: Atterx

Jim Millar attended graduate school in Chicago, which is where he met his wife. When they first started dating, she kept talking about this beautiful place her family went in the summertime. “I didn’t believe...

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Craig Wesley

November 11, 2024

Craig Wesley Joins 20Fathoms as Executive Director

20Fathoms is pleased to announce that Craig Wesley has joined the organization as Executive Director, bringing over 25 years of business and executive experience to the Traverse City-based startup incubator and coworking space. Craig brings...

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Double your impact

October 16, 2024

New Matching Campaign Supports Startup Programs 

20Fathoms is pleased to announce a matching campaign fundraiser launching today and running through November, thanks to the generous support of Honor Bank.  “We have seen a huge demand for our startup programs this fall,...

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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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September 17, 2024

New Grants Available for Small Businesses in Northwest Michigan

20Fathoms is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity for startups and small businesses in Northwest Michigan. In partnership with Venture North, 20Fathoms is providing a total of $45,000 in small business grants this fall....

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