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.

Cyber Patriot, Cybersecurity Hacks, Michigan Council of Women in Technology

On MITech TV March 31, Tamara Shoemaker updates Cyber Patriot news and events, Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon provide updates on latest cyber threats and Kathleen Norton-Schock updates what's happening with Michigan Council of Women in Technology. You can watch the show on demand at MITech TV

By |2025-03-27T11:08:22-04:00March 27th, 2025|Podcasts|

Washtenaw Community College Hosts Free College Week April 7-12

ANN ARBOR – The public is invited to take advantage of free classes during Washtenaw Community College’s Free College Week next month. During the week of April 7-12 the college will offer more than 100 courses, both virtual and in-person. Virtual sessions will run Monday through Friday and will be capped off by on-campus events

Trump To Launch 25 Percent Tariff On All Car Imports April 2

WASHINGTON - President Trump on Wednesday announced he was imposing a 25 percent tariff on foreign-made vehicle imports, marking the latest escalation of his trade war against other nations. Trump said in the Oval Office that the 25 percent tariff would apply to “all cars not made in the United States.” The tariffs will go into

By |2025-03-27T09:10:21-04:00March 26th, 2025|Featured, News|

Michigan Capital Network Promotes Jenni Li to Principal

GRAND RAPIDS – Michigan Capital Network announced it has expanded its leadership team by promoting Jenni Li, Ph.D., to principal at the firm. Li first joined MCN as an analyst in 2020 after receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Li was promoted to senior analyst at

By |2025-03-26T17:02:49-04:00March 26th, 2025|Entrepreneur Corner, Entrepreneurs|

123NET Brings High-Speed Internet To Piquette Flats Project In Detroit

DETROIT - 123NET announced a new partnership with Detroit-based developer, The Platform, to bring fiber Internet to its recently completed Piquette Flats development. Piquette Flats, located in Detroit’s Milwaukee Junction neighborhood, has converted the historic 108,000 square-foot Studebaker building into 71 studios, 87 one-bedroom, and three two-bedroom loft-style apartments (161 housing units total). Milwaukee Junction

By |2025-03-26T16:51:48-04:00March 26th, 2025|IoT|

AI-powered ‘Opportunity Marketplace’ Helps West Michigan Jobseekers Find Careers

GRAND RAPIDS - MiCareerCompass, helps students and jobseekers explore career paths, find training and education, access support services, and land interviews for good-paying, in-demand jobs in West Michigan. Developed by TalentFirst with grant funding from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), MiCareerCompass is a first-of-its-kind AI-powered marketplace created in partnership with West

By |2025-03-25T16:50:26-04:00March 25th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence, mitechtv|

Cooper Creative Provides Marketing Services For Business

GRAND HAVEN - In a candid and insightful conversation, we sit down with Jamie Cooper, the driving force behind Cooper Creative Company, to dissect a topic that's crucial for businesses navigating today's economic landscape: the vital role of marketing during a recession. As the owner of a thriving marketing strategy consulting firm, Jamie brings a

By |2025-03-25T15:05:04-04:00March 25th, 2025|mitechtv, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Hundreds Of Michigan Clean Energy Projects Never Get Funded

LANSING - Nationwide and in Michigan, clean power development has exploded, driven by renewables becoming cheaper, governments setting climate goals and power demand rising after years of stagnation, while old coal power plants shut down. But the rush has clogged the system of getting permission to plug into the grid, leaving all sorts of power

By |2025-03-26T17:28:26-04:00March 24th, 2025|Clean Update|

Survey: Nearly Two-Thirds Of Small Business Owners Sound Alarm On Economy And Chaotic Tariff Policy

WASHINGTON – A new national survey of small business owners reveals widespread concern about the U.S. economy, particularly fueled by the “whiplash” caused by recent trade policy. In a snap survey of 501 small business owners in the Small Business for Americas Future Network, 63% believe the American economy is on the wrong track. The

By |2025-03-22T14:54:34-04:00March 22nd, 2025|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Associated Builders And Contractors To Host Great Lakes Bay Regional Fundraiser To Benefit Make-A-Wish

MIDLAND - Associated Builders & Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter is proud to host the 38th annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Fundraiser to Benefit Make-A-Wish on Friday, April 25, at The Great Hall in Midland. This special evening is dedicated to honoring past and present Wish Kids—brave children facing critical health challenges. Meet Our Honorary Chairs

By |2025-03-22T14:33:07-04:00March 22nd, 2025|New Products, New Products / Contracts|