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.

GVSU Economist Suggests West Michigan Economy On Upswing, Ending 4-Month Slump

GRAND RAPIDS  - West Michigan economy trending "back to positive" indicating 2025 will begin with strong economy, contends a monthly survey by Grand Valley State University of West Michigan businesses and purchasing managers, ending a four-month slump. Research conducted by Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, reveals a

By |2024-12-12T15:28:33-05:00December 12th, 2024|News|

Applications Now Open For Michigan Founders Fund Pre-Accelerator Program

DETROIT - Michigan Founders Fund and global accelerator network gener8tor have officially opened applications for the inaugural Michigan Founders Fund Pre-Accelerator cohort. This free, seven-week, no-equity program provides underrepresented early-stage founders in Southeast Michigan with concierge coaching and up to $15,000 in non-dilutive grant funding. MFFPA includes a built-in mentor and investor network from both

By |2024-12-12T15:14:44-05:00December 12th, 2024|Entrepreneurs|

2 Grand Rapids-Based VC Funds Create Affiliation Agreement For Entrepreneurs Of Color

GRAND RAPIDS – New Community Transformation Fund and Michigan Capital Network, two Grand Rapids based venture capital investment organizations, announced a new affiliation agreement intended to accelerate momentum in the early and mid-stage investment sector for business owners and entrepreneurs of color in West Michigan. Under this agreement, both organizations will remain as stand-alone entities

By |2024-12-12T15:07:54-05:00December 12th, 2024|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

US Telecom Companies, Dozens Of Nations Had Phones, Texts Hacked By China

WASHINGTON – A top White House official said at least eight U.S. telecom companies and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered the new details about the breadth of the sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and

By |2024-12-10T16:13:33-05:00December 10th, 2024|Cyber Defense|

Kalamazoo To Host Electric Vehicle And Semiconductor Education Program

KALAMAZOO — A first-of-its-kind public-private investment partnership totaling more than a combined $4.7 million will offer new state-of-the-art EV and semiconductor education and career opportunities to students across Southwest Michigan, Greater Grand Rapids and beyond beginning in 2025. The goal — announced by Michigan University, Kellogg Community College and the Michigan Economic Development Corp., as

Adebayo Ogundipe Named New Dean Of Grand Valley State University Engineering College

GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University Acting Provost Jennifer Drake announced the appointment of Adebayo “Bayo” Ogundipe as the new dean of the Padnos College of Engineering. Ogundipe will begin his new role March 1. A native of Nigeria, Ogundipe has extensive experience in both chemical and environmental engineering, and higher education, including 14

By |2024-12-10T07:56:50-05:00December 10th, 2024|ESD|

Michigan Cyber Patriot Seeks Donations To Fund Awards And Summer Camps

DEARBORN - The Michigan Cyber Patriot program teaches grade school students and senior citizens how to surf the Internet safely. Joining MITech TV is Founder Tamara Shoemaker who updates what's happening with the competition, summer camps and more. She also seeks donations from Michigan businesses to expand the program to more schools around the state.

By |2024-12-10T07:57:53-05:00December 9th, 2024|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Executive Search Partners C-Level Job Openings Update

ANN ARBOR - Executive Search Partners specializes in placing Chief Information Officers and Chief Information Security Officers at companies throughout the United States. Managing Partner Gary Erickson joins MITech TV to update the C-Level employment picture. In this video interview, Erickson also shares tips and provides resources job seekers can use to improve their chances

By |2024-12-09T15:11:53-05:00December 9th, 2024|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Ohio May Put Restrictions On Intoxicating Hemp

COLUMBUS - Three proposed bills are now afloat in the Ohio state legislature that would put controls on the market for unregulated hemp intoxicants in the state. The latest draft law, introduced by Republican State Sen. Steve Huffman last month, would essentially ban the sale of products containing the hemp compounds. Senate Bill 326 would

By |2024-12-06T13:06:33-05:00December 6th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan Partners With Electreon On Wireless Charging For UPS Electric Trucks

LANSING - Officials with Michigan state government have announced a new partnership with Israel-based Electreon, a provider of wireless EV charging, and the Los Angeles-based commercial electric vehicle manufacturer Xos, Inc. to operate wireless charging stations for commercial EVs in Michigan. In partnership with Xos, Electreon’s wireless charging technology will be integrated into an Xos