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.

Reasons Players Are Shifting To Online Casinos

DETROIT - Land-based casinos offer the thrill of gambling in a relatively secure environment. However, recently there’s been a shift from land-based to online casinos. This shift leaves brick-and-mortar casinos a thing of the past. Web-based casinos haven’t always offered a regulated and secure gaming experience. However, their improved technologies and software allow for a

By |2023-03-22T17:54:28-04:00June 29th, 2022|Guest Columns|

LapLok Laptop Security Device Crowd Funding Campaign

DETROIT - Metro Detroit entrepreneur Ryan Angott and his father Paul have spent about $300,000 developing a physical security device called LapLok that he says will prevent thieves from stealing your laptop when you're working at a coffee shop, airport or other public places. He's now operating a crowd funding campaign to manufacture LapLok. He's

By |2022-06-27T17:42:31-04:00June 27th, 2022|mitechtv, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

5×5 Night In Person At Start Garden In Grand Rapids June 28

GRAND RAPIDS - Entrepreneur incubator Start Garden is hosting a live in person 5 X 5 Night. Startups get to pitch to 5 guest judges for 5 minutes to win $5000. More valuable than the cash, 5×5 Night gives entrepreneurs a platform to move their business ideas forward by presenting them to the public. For

By |2022-06-27T18:12:15-04:00June 27th, 2022|Entrepreneurs|

Michigan Council of Women in Technology Update with Kathleen Norton Schock

ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology - MCTW.Org - is hosting several summer computer camps for grade-school girls as well as its annual golf outing on July 25 at the Indianwood Golf & Country Club in Lake Orion, MI. MITech TV will be there to broadcast live. MCWT works every day

By |2022-06-27T16:05:33-04:00June 27th, 2022|mitechtv, News|

Survey: Accounting, Computer And IT, Writing Some Of Hottest Remote Jobs

BOULDER, CO. - According to recent reports, it’s estimated there will be 90 million freelancers in the U.S. by 2028, making up more than half of the entire workforce. To provide additional context about job opportunities for freelancers, FlexJobs has assessed the remote  freelance job market based on data between January 1, 2022, and May

By |2022-07-07T07:28:11-04:00June 27th, 2022|Entrepreneurs|

GVSU Expands Class Offerings For Cannabis Tourism, Hospitality Industry

GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University is expanding class offerings to help its students find their footing in the cannabis tourism and hospitality industries after graduation. Starting this fall, GVSU’s Hospitality and Tourism Management program will offer more courses for students to take to earn a specialized badge, certificate or minor in cannabis operations.

By |2022-06-26T11:10:25-04:00June 26th, 2022|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Volvo Hydrogen-Powered Trucks Emit Water Vapor, Have 600-Mile Range

SWEDEN - Swedish auto-manufacturer Volvo Trucks has started testing long-haul trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells that only emit water vapor, the company announced this week. The trucks will be able to tow 65 tons, travel around 1000 km (620 miles) and fuel up in less than 15 minutes, the company said. They hope to begin selling the trucks

By |2022-06-25T15:26:25-04:00June 24th, 2022|Auto Tech, Featured|

Public Service Commission Shores Up Michigan’s Reserves of Energy Supply

LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission took steps this week to shore up Michigan’s reserves of energy supply, approving orders that accept a settlement agreement governing Consumers Energy Co.’s long-range plans for providing electricity and seeking input from all electricity providers in Michigan and other interested stakeholders on ways to ensure Michigan continues to

By |2022-06-24T08:19:59-04:00June 24th, 2022|Politics, Politics/Government|

True North Collective Hires Kelly Garety, Jamie Cooper For Director Positions

ANN ARBOR - True North Collective, a grower and processor, has made a couple of executive hires, Kelly Garety as Director Of Sales and Strategic Development and Jamie Cooper as Director of Marketing. Kelly previously worked for ABKO Labs; and Jamie will continue to serve as Michigan manager for Sensi Magazine. More Information at True North

By |2022-06-23T07:33:55-04:00June 23rd, 2022|Marijuana Business, mitechtv, News|

Canadian Based FLO To Build EV Chargers In Michigan

ANN ARBOR - FLO announced it will build an electric vehicle charger manufacturing plant in Auburn Hills, a $3 million investment that is expected to create 133 direct, indirect, and induced jobs in Michigan in 2023 as a result of the manufacturing facility activities. That breaks down to 125 jobs created from operations and maintenance

By |2022-06-23T10:06:57-04:00June 21st, 2022|Auto Tech, Clean Update, mitechtv|