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.

Simms Retires From Ann Arbor SPARK, Succeeded By Flanagan

ANN ARBOR — Long time SPARK senior executive Skip Simms retired effective Dec. 31, 2022, and was succeeded by Mike Flanagan will continue in his role at Ann Arbor SPARK as the vice president of capital programs and succeed Simms as the managing member for the Michigan Angel Fund. Simms recruited Flanagan seven years ago

By |2023-01-03T13:50:37-05:00January 3rd, 2023|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Tom Crawford Named CFO At Ann Arbor SPARK  

ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor SPARK announced that Tom Crawford has been contracted to serve as chief financial officer. Crawford brings to the organization a deep knowledge of financial strategy, human resources, and IT services in both the municipal and private sectors. As a senior member of the executive team, Crawford reports directly to CEO

By |2023-01-02T16:19:25-05:00January 2nd, 2023|News|

Nation’s Power Grid Fails During Heavy Christmas Storms

NEW YORK - Two-thirds of the US population faced snowstorms, high winds, or frigid winter weather over the Christmas holiday weekend, leading to at least 52 deaths and pushing the electricity grid to the brink of failure. And in many instances, it did. At its peak on Christmas, an estimated 1.7 million businesses and homes faced power outages.

By |2022-12-28T13:10:38-05:00December 28th, 2022|Clean Update|

Chainbroker – Best Cryptocurrency News Website You Must Follow

The cryptocurrency world is a very attractive investment environment. Even though 2022 is a difficult year for traders and holders, there is always a dawn after dark times. According to recent crypto news, the current downturn is temporary, and cryptocurrencies will rise significantly in value. This is because it is a convenient transaction tool without

By |2023-01-22T09:48:23-05:00December 27th, 2022|Guest Columns|

High Haven Cannabis Provides Bay City With Cannabis-Friendly Venue, Events And Dispensary

BAY CITY - Bay City’s High Haven is a unique cannabis-friendly entertainment destination to provide a first-class shopping experience for entertainment and cannabis enthusiasts. High Haven CEO and Founder Mahja Sulemanjee-Bortocek has been in the cannabis business for 14 years. She is based in Chicago and has five dispensaries in Illinois and one in Michigan.

By |2022-12-20T18:17:31-05:00December 20th, 2022|Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan Capital Network Adds New Executive to Leadership Team

GRAND RAPIDS  – Michigan Capital Network, the state’s largest association of regional angel investing groups and the management entity for four venture capital funds, announced today that it has promoted Meagan Malm to the position of principal with the investment organization.  Malm joined MCN in 2020. She currently helps source investment opportunities, conduct due diligence

By |2022-12-20T13:16:14-05:00December 20th, 2022|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Curated Cannabis Tourism, Cannabis Event Package For 2023

MUSKEGON - Cannabis Tourism is starting to become a major play in Michigan. Springing up to serve this market is Derive Travel that offers curated travel and lodging experiences. Co-founder Connie Maxim-Sparrow joins Matt Roush and Mike Brennan on MITech TV to talk about what Derive Travel will offer in 2023. She also announces that

By |2022-12-20T13:27:14-05:00December 19th, 2022|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Resume Misconceptions: Gary Erickson, Executive Search Partners, Clears Them Up

ANN ARBOR - If you're looking to burnish your resume for that executive job offering, you need to make sure you don't include some misconceptions, says Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners. Those include: Your resume cannot be longer than 2 pages You need key words at the top of your resume so

By |2022-12-17T19:23:25-05:00December 17th, 2022|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

UN Releases Industrial Hemp Report

NEW YORK - A recently released report from the United Nations Conference On Trade And Development provides an interesting snapshot of the industrial hemp industry. Released last week, the “Commodities At A Glance: Special issue on industrial hemp” looks at the various uses of the crop, production and trade statistics, and how developing countries could

By |2022-12-14T17:00:31-05:00December 14th, 2022|Marijuana Business, News|

Need Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas: Check Out BuyMichiganNow Com

NORTHVILLE - If you're shopping for a cool Michigan experience or Holiday gift made in Michigan for your friends and loved ones check out BuyMichiganNow.Com. Now in its 15th year, BuyMichiganNow lists ONLY Michigan-made products, so buying through Lisa Diggs eCommerce site also benefits the Michigan economy. Get all the details by watching this video

By |2022-12-27T10:58:18-05:00December 13th, 2022|New Products, New Products / Contracts|