2025 is shaping up to be an incredible year for you to learn about innovation, entrepreneurship, and more!
Below are a few great learning opportunities to have on your radar:
20Fathoms Breakfast Labs: “Whether you’re just starting out with an idea or ready to start up, Breakfast Lab takes your business model to the next level. Think of it as a pre-accelerator—but one that fits with your most pressing startup needs with access to the right tools and the right people at the right time. You’ll find a community of support at each Breakfast Lab hosted at 20Fathoms. Meet other entrepreneurs and build lasting peer connections as you build your businesses together. Breakfast Lab is held in-person weekly, and they are free to attend. Walk-ins are welcome. Coffee and light breakfast snacks available.” Illuminate Opportunity is facilitating the Product-Market Fit and Minimum Viable Product workshop sessions – next offered on March 20. Hope to see you there!
Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur Lab: Illuminate Opportunity will be facilitating the first Traverse City Cohort with Grand Valley State University from March 10 – May 19, 2025. An opportunity for veterans and military family members to learn practical entrepreneurship skills and business model development while receiving comprehensive support from mentorship and networking to marketing and legal support to access to capital. Both virtual and in-person class attendance options are available!
Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Summit: “Join the unforgettable celebration of arts, culture, and creativity at the 2025 Northwest Michigan Art & Culture Summit from May 30-31, 2025! This year, we’ve reimagined the Summit as a dynamic, multi-venue festival in the heart of downtown Traverse City. With a primary focus to create space to build meaningful relationships with other creative folks like you, we will celebrate our region’s cultural landscape with inspiring keynote sessions, hands-on workshops, and art-filled experiences. Whether you’re a returning participant or joining us for the first time, the 2025 Summit is your time to connect with fellow creative spirits and discover new ways to collaborate and grow. Let’s gather, learn, and spark new ideas together!” Illuminate Opportunity is facilitating a session on how to foster a culture of innovation within your organization on May 31. Hope to see you there!
Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Caffeinated Conversation: On November 5, 2025 from 9-10:30am in Little Traverse Bay, “join us for an interactive discussion about how to foster a culture of innovation within your organization. Together, we’ll learn about the importance of innovation regardless of the type or size of your organization, best practices that you can implement today, and we’ll share peer-to-peer learnings as intrapraneurs and entrepreneurs.” Look forward to seeing you!