mikebrennan

About Mike Brennan

Founder of Michigan News Network, and serves as CEO, as well as Editor & Publisher of MITECHNEWS.COM. Brennan has worked since 1980 as a technology writer at newspapers in New York, NY, San Jose, CA., Seattle, WA., Memphis, TN., Detroit, MI., and London, England. He co-founded and served as managing editor of Pacific Rim News Service (SEATTLE), which developed a network of more than 100 freelance journalists in 17 Asia-Pacific countries.

Michigan August Cannabis Sales Record $295.5 Million

LANSING - In August, Michigan recreational and medical cannabis sales set a monthly record to $295.5 million, up nearly 3 percent from July sales $287.7 million. On a year over year basis, up 8.7 percent. Recreational Sales Chart Below: Medical Sales, however, fell 77.6 percent from 2023 to $1.3 million, down 6.9 percent from July,

By |2024-09-11T18:54:54-04:00September 11th, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Free Ice Cream Marketing Gimmick Earns Columbus Dispo $150K Fine

COLUMBUS - A marijuana dispensary in Columbus that offered "free ice cream" to customers on the first day of adult-use sales was fined $150,000 for the marketing tactic. Greenleaf Apothecaries, also known as The Botanist, is one of several dispensaries around Ohio that faced such fines since adult-use sales began in August. The Arena District

By |2024-09-11T17:20:18-04:00September 11th, 2024|Guest Columns|

Registration Is Open For A2Tech360 In Ann Arbor

ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK’s a2Tech360 is a week of events celebrating Ann Arbor’s spirit of innovation through experiences, conversations, and connections that strengthen and expand the region’s vibrant technology ecosystem. The events are tailored to a variety of audiences, including entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, businesses, academic institutions, non-profits, job seekers, and the general public.

By |2024-09-11T09:58:17-04:00September 11th, 2024|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

TEDx Returns To Detroit September 18th

DETROIT - TEDxDetroit features the best and brightest minds sharing their passion, insights, and ideas worth spreading. Co-founder Terry Bean provides details in this video interview. He said TexX Detroit explores the boundaries of possibility and inspires action. The whole day is designed to celebrate creativity while fostering new connections, collaborations, and opportunities. He said

By |2024-09-11T09:11:55-04:00September 11th, 2024|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

Ford House Reveals Its Best-Kept Secrets And Autumn Splendor Tours

GROSSE POINTE SHORES – Ford House, the National Historic Landmark and former home of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, announced two exciting, guided tours that invite visitors to explore the estate like never before. First, its Autumn Landscape Guided Tour, available Tuesdays through Sundays between September 24 and November 10, invites you to experience Ford House's

By |2024-09-10T17:28:33-04:00September 10th, 2024|News|

MichBio’s 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 23

ANN ARBOR - Don't miss the 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit happening in Ann Arbor on September 23rd. With less than two weeks to go, now is the time to secure your spot at this pivotal event for medtech professionals. Join us for an exclusive FDA Town Hall where you'll gain firsthand insights from FDA

By |2024-09-10T16:31:38-04:00September 10th, 2024|Featured, Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

A2ZERO Green Fair To Downtown Ann Arbor Sept. 20

ANN ARBOR — The A2ZERO Green Fair returns on Sept. 20 along Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor. Attendees can stroll local exhibits and learn innovative ways to live sustainably and take climate action. More than 80 nonprofit, governmental and commercial exhibitors will be on hand to answer questions, allowing attendees to find resources to

By |2024-09-10T16:31:49-04:00September 10th, 2024|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless, Featured|

Project DIAMOnD Opens Digital Transformation Center In Auburn Hills

AUBURN HILLS – Project DIAMOnD, a 3D printing initiative in partnership with Automation Alley and Oakland County, has opened a Digital Transformation Center in Auburn Hills that provides companies access to industrial 3D printing equipment, training and support. The new Digital Transformation Center (DTC) is supported by Geofabrica, an Auburn Hills, Michigan business that specializes in the

By |2024-09-10T15:47:35-04:00September 10th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Marketing That Got Six Ohio Dispensaries Fined

COLUMBUS — Ohio’s Division of Cannabis Control fined at least six dispensaries over how they advertised around the start of recreational sales. A rule repeated in paperwork against the group of shops regarded the rules they were bound to, as they tried to draw in recreational customers before and after Aug. 6. That Tuesday effectively

By |2024-09-10T15:20:54-04:00September 10th, 2024|Guest Columns|

Ohio Recreational Marijuana Sales Top $54 Million In First Month

COLUMBUS - More than $50 million worth of recreational marijuana product has been sold in Ohio in the first month of legal rollout, according to the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control. In the latest report, the division states recreational sales from Aug. 6 to Sept. 7 total $54,649,749. The division reports 840,141 units of manufactured product

By |2024-09-10T13:39:43-04:00September 10th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|