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.

Trucenta Opens Michigan’s First Licensed Cannabis Consumption Lounge in Hazel Park

HAZEL PARK - Hot Box Social, the state’s first licensed consumption lounge, will open this month for private events. Located at 23610 John R in Main Street Hazel Park, Hot Box Social is a relaxed gathering space for meetings and special events where cannabis can be consumed in a safe and supportive environment.  Capacity is

By |2022-03-29T12:59:02-04:00March 28th, 2022|Marijuana Business, News|

Northwood University Launches Complimentary Online Lesson Promoting Free-Market Economics

MIDLAND – As Northwood University celebrates its Founder's Day today, the Michigan university announces the launch of an online lesson for anyone interested in The Northwood Idea and free-market economics. "The Northwood Idea exists as a timeless set of values that adapts to changing conditions while remaining steadfast as a guiding light," stated Dr. Dale

By |2022-03-28T19:25:19-04:00March 28th, 2022|ESD|

Black Startup Founders Raised Record $1.8 Billion In First Half Of 2021

LOUISVILLE  —According to Crunchbase, black startup founders raised a record $1.8 billion in January through June of 2021, 80 percent more than the $1 billion raised in all of 2020—but still less than 1.5 percent of all startup funding for the period. “Though the odds against them are still high for all entrepreneurs, statistically,” says

By |2022-03-29T12:59:47-04:00March 28th, 2022|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Deep Sea Wind Turbines Could Reverse An Unexpected Effect Of Climate Change

DETROIT - While they only cover seven percent of the ocean, they are estimated to account for somewhere between 10 percent and 30 percent of the life at the bottom of the food web. According to our new research, one byproduct of deep-sea wind farming is that the foundations of these floating turbines could help reverse the

By |2022-03-28T19:37:14-04:00March 28th, 2022|Clean Update, Featured|

Study: 42 Million Serve As Family Caregivers, Spend 26 Percent Of Household Income Doing So

DETROIT - A new study shows a record 42 million Americans are serving as family caregivers and spending an average of 26 percent of household income taking care of loved ones. Caring for family members has always been difficult. Since COVID-19, it has gotten exponentially harder with people caring for seniors and children while many work full-time.

By |2022-03-28T18:55:54-04:00March 28th, 2022|Featured, Life Sciences|

GVSU, Samaritas Partner To Develop Intensive Seniors Immersive Program

GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley's College of Health Professions has partnered with Samaritas Senior Living of Grand Rapids to develop an immersive program where students will interact with seniors on a daily basis. This pilot program, launching in fall of 2022, will give two College of Health Professions (CHP) students an opportunity to live and

By |2022-03-28T18:44:31-04:00March 28th, 2022|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Survey: 77 Percent Of Biz Travelers, 64 Percent Of Workers Say Return To Biz Travel Important

WASHINGTON – A new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association  finds that sentiment around business travel is shifting, with 77 percent of business travelers and 64% of employed Americans agreeing that it is more important than ever to bring back business travel. Nearly two-thirds of business travelers

By |2022-03-29T13:00:57-04:00March 28th, 2022|ESD|

MPSC Approves $1.7M Rate Increase For Northern States Power In Upper Peninsula

LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission today approved a settlement agreement that permits Northern States Power Co. of Wisconsin (NSP) to raise its electricity rates by $1.7 million in its service territory in two western Upper Peninsula counties. The settlement agreement (Case No. U-21097) approves a total revenue requirement of $2,530,513, with a return

By |2022-03-28T18:26:24-04:00March 28th, 2022|Politics/Government|

Detroit CyberSecurity Conference April 6 – Earn 10 CPE Credits

DETROIT - FutureCon Events brings high-level Cyber Security Training discovering cutting-edge security approaches, managing risk in the ever-changing threat of the cybersecurity workforce. Wednesday, April 6 Live in Person @ The Westin Southfield Detroit In Person | Virtual | Hybrid Earn up to 10 CPE credits Join us as we talk with a panel of C-level executives

By |2022-03-28T18:20:03-04:00March 28th, 2022|Cyber Defense|