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.

LakeShore Advantage Report On Advanced Energy Storage And Material Manufacturing Production

HOLLAND - A new report projects ‘high’ potential for business growth in West Michigan for advanced energy storage and material manufacturing production. The West Michigan Advanced Energy Storage Ecosystem Report was compiled to illustrate the region’s current industry assets and highlight its growth potential. Lakeshore Advantage President Jennifer Owens joins MITech TV to provide details.

By |2024-03-18T18:10:56-04:00March 18th, 2024|Government/Politics, mitechtv, Politics, Politics/Government|

Michigan Small Business Development Center Hosting Virtual Conference March 20

ANN ARBOR - In concert with the nearly 1,000 Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) across the nation, the Michigan SBDC will celebrate SBDC Day Wednesday, March 20, and host a live webinar called "Ask the Experts - SBDC Consultants" from 11 am to noon.  Michigan SBDC Greater Washtenaw Regional Director Ron Stevens provide an overview

By |2024-03-18T17:24:24-04:00March 18th, 2024|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

Cow Injected With Human DNA Produces Milk Containing Human Insulin

Millions of people living with type 1 diabetes around the world don't have reliable access to insulin. Due to their bodies' inability to produce the hormone, they have to inject it to ensure that glucose can enter cells to produce energy. But finding an affordable and reliable source of insulin has remained difficult in many

By |2024-03-16T17:13:16-04:00March 16th, 2024|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Biden Eyes Infrastructure Build For Big Truck Charging Stations

The Biden administration has unveiled a detailed road map to help spur build-out of charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for big trucks. Why it matters: Diesel-powered freight movement is a big source of carbon dioxide, and dangerous air pollutants like fine particulate matter. Yet lack of infrastructure to support electric and hydrogen models is a barrier to

By |2024-03-16T17:15:18-04:00March 16th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Michigan February Cannabis Sales $261.1 Million, Up 10 Percent From January

LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in February totaled $261.1 million, up nearly 10 percent from the $242.8 recorded in January. Total includes both adult-use and medical sales. Adult-use sales were $257.9 million, and medical only $2.2 million. For medical cannabis the average ounce sales price was $102.16 and for adult-use $91.94, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency reported.

By |2024-03-14T16:53:16-04:00March 14th, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

DEA Officials At Odds With Biden Admin Over Marijuana Rescheduling Push

WASHINGTON DC - Officials with the Drug Enforcement Administration are reportedly resisting calls to reschedule marijuana, creating tension with the White House as President Joe Biden continues to tout his role in directing the cannabis review. That’s according to an article published by The Wall Street Journal on Saturday, with the report citing “people familiar

By |2024-03-13T11:28:58-04:00March 13th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|

Cantilever Investors Building 3 Innovator Campuses In Ann Arbor Area

ANN ARBOR - Cantilever Investors created an innovation center campus in Ann Arbor and is set to open two more campuses, a second at Zeeb Road and I-94 and a third in Ypsilanti. Ann Arbor's campus focuses on Biotech, Zeeb campus on energy tech and Ypsilanti on Medical tech. Managing Partner Steve Tokarz explains how

By |2024-03-12T11:24:25-04:00March 12th, 2024|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

U M Helps Organize NSF Great Lakes Business Advisory Group

ANN ARBOR - The NSF I-Corps Hub: Great Lakes Region is part of the National Innovation Network, a national network of NSF-funded researchers from I-Corps Teams and Hubs. Working together, this network of thinkers addresses America’s need for innovation education. Long-time Michigan entrepreneurial influencer Diane Durance explains in the vide interview that to achieve the

By |2024-03-12T10:17:08-04:00March 12th, 2024|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

Automation Alley Industry 4.0 Second Playbook Published

TROY - Automation Alley has published the second playbook of the 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series. The new digital playbook focuses on preparing a workforce for the needs of Industry 4.0 based on insights gathered at the Jan. 24 roundtable discussion, which featured participants representing technology, manufacturing, government and academia sectors. “The way companies make products

By |2024-03-12T11:39:30-04:00March 11th, 2024|Industry 4.0, mitechtv|

Shaping Skylines: How Digital Fabrication Revolutionizes Los Angeles Architecture

Architecture has always been a reflection of the times, a blend of art, science, and technology that materializes the cultural and environmental ethos of society. Across the globe, and particularly in the urban terrain of Los Angeles, the push towards digitalization has made an indelible mark on the industry. The use of digital fabrication techniques

By |2024-03-11T09:44:32-04:00March 11th, 2024|Guest Columns|