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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.

WMSB: How Business Can Positively Impact Community Sustainability, Public Safety Through Collaboration

GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will meet onMarch 14 at The Rapid Central Station for a program that examines how business can positively impact community sustainability, public safety and employee wellness through voluntary practices and stakeholder collaboration. This month’s program will highlight three approaches, including a WMSBF partnership with Roosevelt Park Neighborhood

By |2022-03-06T16:12:53-05:00March 6th, 2022|Clean Update|
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LTU Gets Federal Grant To Teach Computer Science For Self-Driving Vehicles

SOUTHFIELD—Eight college students from around the country will spend eight weeks this summer at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield to develop computer programs for self-driving cars, under a new federal grant. C.J. Chung, professor of mathematics and computer science at LTU, won the $281,712 grant from the National Science Foundation. The grant will fund three

By |2022-03-04T11:20:12-05:00March 4th, 2022|ESD, Featured|
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Michigan CEOs Confident On Michigan Economy, Concerned About Labor Shortages, Inflation

DETROIT – Concerns about labor shortages and inflation are weighing on the minds of Michigan’s business leaders, according to a quarterly economic survey released today by Business Leaders for Michigan. Labor shortages are being felt across all job categories, including in manufacturing, office and front-line positions, with 85 percent of survey respondents expecting to have trouble

By |2022-03-03T19:36:55-05:00March 3rd, 2022|Featured, News|
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VNN To Merge Operations With Florida-Based Educational Tech, Media Software Company

GRAND RAPIDS — VNN Inc., a developer of digital tools and media solutions for high school athletic programs, is merging with a tech company that has a long history of servicing the K-12 and college education markets. VNN, which is headquartered in Grand Rapids and has an office in Minneapolis, announced today that it will merge

By |2022-03-03T19:20:58-05:00March 3rd, 2022|New Products / Contracts|
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ITC Energy Report: Why Is Electric Transmission Important To Michigan’s Economic Growth?

ANN ARBOR - In the second ITC Energy Report, Nora Balgoyen, Senior Area Manager ITC Michigan, explains why electric transmission is important to Michigan's economic growth. She took a break from the Michigan Economic Developers Association Legislative Day to answer a few questions from MITechNews.Com Editor Mike Brennan. https://youtu.be/f89gOTa6wF8      

By |2022-03-03T19:02:41-05:00March 3rd, 2022|Industry 4.0, mitechtv|
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Cyber Patriot Seeking Mentors, Sponsors To Train Student Cyber Warriors

ANN ARBOR- Cyber Patriot is a program for high school and middle schools students to learn about cybersecurity and often become a stepping stone for them to become cyber warriors. Tamara Shoemaker runs the Michigan chapter of the national program and she's looking for current cybersecurity professionals to mentor these students and for companies to

By |2022-03-03T11:15:07-05:00March 3rd, 2022|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|
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MCWT Update With Kathleen Norton Schock

ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to MITech TV to update all things Michigan Council of Women in Technology, including previous events, upcoming events, and summer technology camps. MCWT is powered by an energetic and forward-thinking team that primarily consists of volunteers who are working full-time jobs, raising families, and have a passion for improving

By |2022-03-03T10:05:19-05:00March 3rd, 2022|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|
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Whitmer Orders State To Divest Any Pension, Trust Fund Investments In Russia-Based Companies

LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered agencies Tuesday to divest state of Michigan pension plans and trust funds from any Russian companies or institutions, following condemnations of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in the state Legislature. In a letter to State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks, Whitmer called on the State of Michigan Investment Board to hold a special meeting to

By |2022-03-02T19:07:18-05:00March 2nd, 2022|Featured, Politics/Government|
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MCMA Furious As MRA Authorizes Cannabis Microbusiness License Expansion

LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Manufacturers Association is calling on state leaders to address the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency’s proposed expansion of the state’s Class A Microbusiness License — something the MRA is not authorized to do under state statute, Benzinga reports. The MCMA, comprised of many of Michigan's largest growers, processors and  cannabis licensees, says the state Legislature – not state agencies

By |2022-03-02T11:45:45-05:00March 2nd, 2022|Marijuana Business, News|
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Ford Divides Company Into 3 Units, Adding Ford Model e For EVs

DEARBORN - Ford CEO Jim Farley is dividing up company operations, creating three separate automotive business units that include its existing commercial arm, as well as two new ones: Ford Blue, which will focus on the traditional internal combustion engine, and Ford Model e, which will develop the battery electric vehicles and connectivity, the company revealed Wednesday morning.

By |2022-03-02T10:12:05-05:00March 2nd, 2022|Featured, Industry 4.0|
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