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.

Cleveland’s Rock ‘n’ Roll ‘Record Rendezvous’ Gets New Life As Cannabis Shop

CLEVELAND - Akron-based Klutch Cannabis, a Midwest vertically integrated cannabis company recently announced it was awarded two provisional dispensary licenses and is set to open a shop on Prospect Avenue in Cleveland on the exact spot where Cleveland’s historic Record Rendezvous once stood — a site deeply connected to the city's rock ‘n’ roll history. Cannabis and rock, particularly in the 1970s,

By |2024-06-25T15:23:52-04:00June 25th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|

Harnessing AI for the Future: Insights from Melih Oztalay

Exploring AI Regulations, Healthcare Innovations, Financial Advancements, and the Evolution of ChatGPT In an era where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping industries, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of this transformation. Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, recently appeared on MITechTV Monday, June 24, 2024, hosted by Mike Brennan and Matt

Renaissance Venture Capital Names Christina Drake and Kimberly Reno as Partners

ANN ARBOR - Renaissance Venture Capital, a fund of funds supporting the growth of venture capital investment in Michigan, has named Christina Drake and Kimberly Reno as partners. “Both Kimberly and Christina add so much expertise to the Renaissance team and we are proud to recognize their contributions by elevating them to partners,” Chris Rizik,

By |2024-06-20T14:59:28-04:00June 20th, 2024|Entrepreneurs|

Moon’s Surface Contains Key Ingredient For Producing Clean Limitless Energy

BEIJING - China has discovered a crystal from the Moon made of a previously unknown mineral, while also confirming that the lunar surface contains a key ingredient for nuclear fusion, a potential form of effectively limitless power that harnesses the same forces that fuel the Sun and other stars. The crystal is part of a

By |2024-06-19T17:15:45-04:00June 19th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

$2.5M Funding For Michigan Animal Agriculture Research

EAST LANSING — More Than $2.5M In New Funding To Support Michigan Animal Agriculture Research. 1.  The Role Of MSU In Animal Agricultural Research Funding: The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture (M-AAA) has allocated over $2.5 million to fund 23 new research and outreach initiatives. Consequently, researchers and educators will lead these projects from Michigan

By |2024-06-30T18:10:03-04:00June 19th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Small Business Uncertainty Spikes In Latest NFIB Poll

LANSING  – At first glance, not much has changed in the latest monthly poll of the nation’s small business owners published by their leading advocacy association, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Inflation remains the top concern, but one component, the Uncertainty Index, rose an alarming nine points to 85, the highest reading since November

By |2024-06-19T08:56:29-04:00June 19th, 2024|Entrepreneurs|

Apple’s Free Message Via Satellite Works Like iMessage

CUPERTINO, Calif. - It’s no secret Emergency SOS via satellite has been a great success for Apple. Ever since it launched back in late 2022, there have been countless reports of people being able to use satellite connectivity to call for help. So it’s no surprise iOS 18 will expand that feature and offer satellite text messaging services

By |2024-06-19T08:41:12-04:00June 19th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Top Corporate Landlords See Profits Soar Amid Rent Hikes and Fees

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Labor Department Consumer Price Index (CPI) report revealed costs remained largely unchanged in May, with overall inflation cooling faster than economists expected as the Fed considers finally reducing interest rates below a 23-year high. Despite these positive signs, shelter costs remain high, increasing for the fourth month in a row

By |2024-06-18T21:02:32-04:00June 18th, 2024|Politics|

MPSC Seeks Input On Proposals For Penalties, Incentives To Reduce Frequency And Duration Of Power Outages

LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission today announced it is seeking further input on proposals that would establish financial penalties for utilities that don’t meet thresholds for getting the power back on and incentives for reduced outages and faster restoration of service (Case No U-21400). The Commission’s meeting took place at the LV Eberhard

By |2024-06-18T20:50:06-04:00June 18th, 2024|Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

SensCy Appoints Frank Sadeghi President

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — SensCy, a leader in cybersecurity for small and medium sized organizations, announced the appointment of Frank Sadeghi as President, effective July 1st. Prior to joining SensCy, Frank served as Global EVP of RethinkCare - a leading behavioral and mental health platform supporting neurodiversity in the workplace and at home.  Previously, Frank held senior

By |2024-06-18T19:54:44-04:00June 18th, 2024|Cyber Defense|