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Founder Blue Robin Social

8 days ago

Hi,
I'm Jamie-
Newer to the area and to 20 Fathoms. Looking to network more and meet new friends. 
Founder of Blue Robin Social 🐦

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Keri Amlotte7 days ago

Welcome, Jamie! I look forward to seeing you at some of our upcoming networking events. 

Ashley Sloat410 pts

President and Dir. of Patent Strategy at Aurora Patents

15 days ago

Aurora Patents is (em)powering ideas at 20Fathoms! Forgot your power cord? No problem! Left your phone charger behind? Don't sweat it! We have you covered! Just check out what you need from our handy stash. If you are a Windows user, there are several different adapters in the clear and green case that you can select from for your particular model. 

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Gretchen Swanson15 days ago

Always in a solution mindset. Thank you Aurora Patents! 

Keri Amlotte7 days ago

This is awesome. Thanks, Aurora team!

Brittany VanderBeek410 pts

Director of Development & Community Engagement at 20Fathoms

a month ago

Calling all current or aspiring entrepreneurs and intrapraneurs starting new initiatives within organizations: I’m excited to announce the first-of-its-kind Innovation Mindest Credential offered at Northwestern Michigan College this fall!

Throughout the 12 weeks of the program, you’ll learn from business experts with hands-on experience who are teaching a series of classes to help you think like an entrepreneur and turn ideas into solutions. I’ll be teaching design thinking and leading a panel on how businesses of all sizes integrate ESG into their strategy. I hope to see you there!

New Innovation Mindset Credential offered at NMC!

nmc.augusoft.net

New Innovation Mindset Credential offered at NMC!

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Matt Filipkowski410 pts

Product Engineer / Engineering Manager

a month ago

Hello, I'm new to the community and glad to be here. I have background in product development and innovation. I've worked in several organizations large and small (100,000 to start-up). 
I'm currently searching for employment in the Traverse City area, but would love to connect and help others that need my domain expertise. 
Thank you. 

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Jody McLeod410 pts

Founder & Principal of McLeod Legal Solutions

3 months ago

Hi Everyone:
I'm a new entry to the Service Providers section however, I've been to a few 20Fathoms events previously. It's good to be onboard.

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Keri Amlotte3 months ago

Welcome, Jody!

Jamie Lemke8 days ago

Welcome 

Greg Terrell730 pts

Founder at LooUQ Sense • Know • Act

3 months ago

Hello everyone. I am looking for web and iOS/Android application collaborators on potential customer engagements. Let me give you some background to see if we are a possible fit.

I am CEO of LooUQ in Traverse City. LooUQ (pronounced look) designs and manufactures wireless communication products (modems), LooUQ also has our LQCloud device management and integration system (backend). I am speaking with a prospective customer that likes what LooUQ offers but would prefer for a complete solution including the web application (dashboard) to display information about their fleet of sensors (5,000 – 10,000) devices. While LooUQ could develop this dashboard, that is not a core-competency and not really what I want LooUQ focusing on. This need has surfaced before and will surely appear again, so this hopefully explains my ask.

What I am hoping might be possible here in Northwest Michigan is to build a circle of collaborators interested in participating with LooUQ on remote sensing and control systems. LooUQ’s infrastructure, your UI (I am happy to help with opportunities you may have that require remote sensing). I would be thrilled to see the local community build a something like a tech coop where we can leverage each other’s focus and skills to deliver bigger than our individual capabilities.

What do you think?
Thanks Greg

www.loouq.com

"LooUQing" for collaborators

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Gretchen Swanson820 pts

Director of Workforce Development

6 months ago

NMC CIT Olympics Volunteer Opportunity - Tuesday, May 9th 8:30 am- 3:00 pm the college's CIT department is hosting the 8th annual IT Academy Olympics for the students of both the NorthWest Ed Services and the Wexford-Missaukee Career Tech Centers (11th & 12th graders). I volunteered last year and will be there again this year - was impressed with the teamwork and creative solutions the 88+ regional IT HS students found to tech challenges. I highly recommend the experience!
NMC's CIT Department are looking for individuals to volunteer either 1/2 day or all day
Held at the James Beckett Building on NMC's main campus
This year's challenges:
Robotic block code
Web design
IT Security
IT Technology challenge - students research a topic and prepare a presentation for judges
If you are interested in volunteering - sign up here. Volunteers who sign up by tomorrow, Tuesday, April April 11th will receive a t-shirt, but you are welcome to sign up after.📷There are prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. All students receive a T-shirt, a swag gift bag and a chance for door prizes.NMC's CIT department are seeking more Door Prizes and any Swag items your organization would like to donate - this is a great way to elevate your brand to up-and-comers in tech!
Door prizes can be anything from gift cards to tech gadgets. Swag can be anything promoting your company that shows your support to the students.
If you or your organization is interested in donating any door prizes or swag items, contact Scott Goethals, NMC CIT department at sgoethals@nmc.edu

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Keri Amlotte820 pts

Director of Marketing at 20Fathoms

6 months ago

Showcase your business!

20Fathoms is hosting the Startup Expo & Community Celebration on May 10 during Northern Michigan Startup Week. As part of this event, we're inviting local startups and organizations that provide services to small businesses and entrepreneurs to reserve a booth at the expo. Cost is $200. The deadline to request a booth is TOMORROW, Apr. 4. 

This event sold-out last year, so definitely check it out. It's a great opportunity to showcase your business. 

Reserve your booth using the link here.

Microsoft Forms

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Microsoft Forms

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Keri Amlotte820 pts

Director of Marketing at 20Fathoms

6 months ago

Last call for early-bird ticket pricing to the Startup Expo & Community Celebration hosted by 20Fathoms on May 10. Ticket prices will increase Apr. 1.

This event is part of Northern Michigan Startup Week and will be held at Bonobo Winery. Enjoy good food and drinks, an awards presentation, live music, an expo featuring local startups, and the opportunity to meet new people and reconnect with others. 

www.eventbrite.com

Startup Expo & Community Celebration

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Maria Purvis6 months ago

Can't wait to see this amazing community together and having fun!

Keri Amlotte820 pts

Director of Marketing at 20Fathoms

7 months ago

Application is now open for the brand new Business Essentials course for entrepreneurs! It's hosted by 20Fathoms in partnership with Northwestern Michigan College. Application deadline: Mar. 17.

Interested? Check it out. 

Know someone who may be interested? Please share. 

You will learn the important first step for launching your business through this 9-week course. Designed especially for tech-based businesses, participants will attend weekly virtual classes, meet experts and mentors, access valuable resources, learn alongside peers, and attend optional in-person networking events.

Scholarships are available for those typically underrepresented in tech entrepreneurship including women, Native Americans, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Accepting applications: Business Essentials course

20fathoms.org

Accepting applications: Business Essentials course

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