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.

Four20 Network Connector Program Pays 25 Percent Commissions For New Business

ANN ARBOR - For individuals who know the cannabis industry, a new opportunity to generate revenue is now available. If your network includes businesses in the hemp, CBD, medicinal, or adult use space, consider introducing your contacts to Michigan Marijuana Report, Four20 Post Live, Four20 Spotlight, and Flora. Four20 Media Group pays a 25 percent

By |2022-05-30T11:59:03-04:00May 26th, 2022|Featured, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Four20 Post Live: ICON Processors, Center For Compassion CBD Products

ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post Live, ICON processors co-founders Christina and Fabio Rodi talks about winning two Hempie awards last week at the Midwest Hemp and Cannabis Expo and their award winning CBD products. Also on the show is Michael Thue, owner of the Center for Compassion, who will discuss his CBD products that were at

By |2022-05-26T12:32:45-04:00May 26th, 2022|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Bad News For Fossil Fuels: Lithium-Silicon EV Batteries Deliver Next-Level Performance

DETROIT - The bad news just keeps coming for fossil energy stakeholders. High-performance, high-profile automakers have finally begun to validate electric mobility by putting up the big bucks for next-generation EV batteries. The latest example is Porsche AG, which has just polished its electrification cred by leading a round of $400 million in Series C

By |2022-05-26T09:47:08-04:00May 26th, 2022|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Angel Investing In 2021 Neared Or Exceeded Pre-Pandemic Levels

GRAND RAPIDS - Angel investors put $69.1 million into 111 Michigan-based companies last year, an amount and deal flow that well exceeds the $50 million invested in 102 deals in 2020. “We had a great rebound year coming back from 2020, which was a down year as you might expect with the pandemic,” said Mike

By |2022-05-22T10:44:51-04:00May 22nd, 2022|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Kalkushka Lounge & Midwest iHemp Expo Details On Four20 Post Live

ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post Live, Erin Newcomb, Director of Retail Operations, for Botanical, updates the company’s new consumption lounge opening June 1. Dave Crabill, president of iHemp Michigan, tells cannabis folks why they should attend the Midwest Hemp and Cannabis Conference Friday and Saturday at the Lansing Center. He is joined by Laurie

By |2022-05-18T15:31:46-04:00May 18th, 2022|Marijuana Business, News|

Cannabis Banking Expands With BankMichigan

ANN ARBOR - It's tough to find a bank that will work with you if you're in the Cannabis and Hemp business in Michigan. But now BankMichigan has expanded its reach into both business sectors with commercial loans and more. To find out what is now available, watch this short video interview with Aaron Ambinder

Ann Arbor To Install 80 EV Charging Stations At Seven Parking Structures

ANN ARBOR – The City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations, in collaboration with the Downtown Development Authority, is working to expand public electric vehicle charging in downtown parking facilities. “We are excited to see this significant expansion of EV charging infrastructure in our downtown and are thankful for the collaboration with the

By |2022-05-13T10:02:06-04:00May 13th, 2022|Clean Update, Featured|

Climate Limit Of 1.5C Close To Breaking Signaling Drastic Global Changes

LONDON, UK - The probability of one of the next five years surpassing the limit is now 50 percent, up from 20 percent in 2020. The year the world breaches for the first time the 1.5C global heating limit set by international governments is fast approaching, a new forecast shows. The probability of one of

By |2022-05-12T19:32:27-04:00May 12th, 2022|Climate Change, Featured, Science|

MIT Makes Seawater Drinkable With Press Of A Button

BOSTON - Researchers have made a spectacular breakthrough after making a device that can change seawater into clear, drinkable water at the press of a button. The exciting technology can rid the water of salt molecules, bacteria and viruses by zapping it with electricity. This means there is no need for replacement filters or high-pressure

By |2022-05-12T19:32:46-04:00May 12th, 2022|Featured, Science|