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June 13, 2025 - 9:40 am

Work Hard, Play Hard this Summer at 20Fathoms

By 20Fathoms

Summer in Traverse City makes the motto “work hard, play hard” come to life. From pristine beaches to unparalleled hiking, there’s no better place to be when the sun is shining. And with those long summer days, you’ve got plenty of time to get out and play, even when you’re looking to get some work done, too.

20Fathoms is here to support you and your business and professional goals this summer. Whether you’re a remote worker looking to buckle down at a corner desk and get some work done or a startup founder hoping to make a new connection chatting around the coffee pot, here are four ways we can support you this summer:

1. Level up your learning at Breakfast Lab

Breakfast Lab is a weekly event at 20Fathoms where you’ll get expert guidance to help meet your most pressing startup needs, providing access to the right tools and the right people at the right time. Topics recur on a rotating basis and include customer discovery, marketing & sales, startup funding, and more.

These events are held in person and there is no cost to attend. Coffee and a light breakfast are provided. Walk-ins are welcome.

There are two parts to each Breakfast Lab:

  • 9:30-10:30 am, Startup Workshop
  • 10:30 am-noon, Startup Coaching

Attend both parts, or just one. Every Thursday from 9-noon.

2. Tackle your business challenges in coaching

Our team of startup coaches can help entrepreneurs and startups with troubleshooting, opportunity and gap analysis, resources, connections, and getting clear about strategic priorities. Every Thursday from 1-4 pm.

3. Knock out your to-do list with coworking

Direct access to the TART trail and a beautiful view of the Bay? What more could you ask for when working Up North over the summer?

We consistently hear that meeting new people and building relationships is the best part of membership. In addition to workspace, we offer special events for regular members, including a monthly “Feast & Fathoms” lunch with roundtable discussion topics and monthly member breakfasts.

We offer a variety of coworking options designed to suit your needs, from dedicated desks to day passes. Come see for yourself!

4. Make a new connection at 20Fathoms: Unplugged

Every fourth Thursday of the month, our popular open houses are back! Mingle with peers who care about the growth of our region’s entrepreneurship community, dive into conversations with local founders, and celebrate the exciting ideas shaping Northern Michigan’s future. Plus, hear from local entrepreneurs at different stages of their journeys, fireside-chat style! Every fourth Thursday from 5-7 pm.

We get it… summers are busy, and it’s hard to squeeze everything in! If you can only make it one day a week, pick Thursdays. It’s the best day of the week to take advantage of all 20Fathoms can support you with: start your day with a cup of coffee and breakfast pastry and learn about a core area of entrepreneurship and business at Breakfast Lab, cowork for free (it’s included for Breakfast Lab attendees!), hit up open coaching, and on the fourth Thursday of the month, stay for our open house, aka 20Fathoms: Unplugged.