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Now Available: Free Networking & Cybersecurity Courses & Certification

Individuals in Northwest Michigan can get certified in networking and/or cybersecurity through free courses thanks to a partnership between 20Fathoms and the Center on Rural Innovation. The certification courses are available through Cisco Academy and...

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December 5, 2022

Our Top 10 Stories of 2022

In case you missed them, here are the most-read articles from the 20Fathoms website this year. 1. Megan Swan Joins 20Fathoms as Director of Operations & Strategic Initiatives Jul. 12 | 20Fathoms is pleased to...

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Brew exterior

November 11, 2022

A Conversation with Brew, 20Fathoms’ Coffee Sponsor

Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down with the General Manager of Brew, Dani Farr, to chat about coffee and the start-up community. Brew is a popular coffee shop (and now bar!) in downtown...

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Ram Lee artwork at 20Fathoms

November 10, 2022

20Fathoms Coworking Space Features Art by Ram Lee

20Fathoms is pleased to announce a new exhibition of local artwork at their coworking space, featuring the work of Ram Lee. “I’m thankful for the opportunity to show my art and support 20Fathoms,” said Ram....

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Vance and Beth Maultsby

November 10, 2022

Meet the 20Fathoms Visionaries: Vance & Beth Maultsby

Vance and Beth Maultsby are Texas natives who fell in love with Traverse City. Recently they decided to further invest in the community by making a donation to the new 20Fathoms Vision Fund. “Hearing from...

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Working at 20Fathoms

November 9, 2022

4 Customer Experience (CX) Tips for Small Businesses

This article was written by Brightly, a 20Fathoms Community Partner. The number of entrepreneurs has grown substantially since Covid first hit, and this trend shows no sign of slowing down. In 2020, the Harvard Business...

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Freshwater research and innovation center

November 1, 2022

Freshwater Research and Innovation Center in Traverse City Formally Launches

Five education and nonprofit partners this week announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a Freshwater Research and Innovation Center on West Grand Traverse Bay on the current site of the Discovery...

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