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.

$100,000 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Update

ANN ARBOR - The Comerica Hatch Detroit contest is back after a three year hiatus due to the pandemic. Vittoria Katanski, executive director of Hatch Detroit, provides the latest updates. The four-month contest includes two rounds of public voting – Top 10 and Top 4 - allowing the community to vote for their favorite businesses

By |2022-03-29T13:01:42-04:00March 27th, 2022|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

LG Energy To Spend $1.7 Billion To Produce Lithium-Ion Vehicle Batteries In Holland

HOLLAND, MI – LG Energy Solution, an advanced lithium-ion battery manufacturer, is investing $1.7 billion to expand its operations in the City of Holland. LG Energy Solution will add more than 1 million square feet to their existing footprint in the city’s limits to meet the growing demand for their lithium-ion batteries. LG Energy Solution

By |2022-03-23T17:53:20-04:00March 23rd, 2022|Auto Tech, Featured|

LTU Gets Federal Grant To Teach Computer Science For Self Driving Vehicles

ANN ARBOR - CJ Chung, a professor of mathematics and computer science at Lawrence Technological University, provides details on a National Science Foundation grant that will let him train eight college students from around the country this summer to develop computer programs for self-driving cars. The grant is targeted for underrepresented populations. Community college students

By |2022-03-23T12:41:47-04:00March 23rd, 2022|ESD, mitechtv|

Context, Not Content, Says Terry Bean, Digital Marketing Expert

ANN ARBOR - Long-time digital marketing guru Terry Bean has fine tuned his business to focus on helping companies develop the correct context for their target audience rather than correct content. So what's the difference you ask? Watch this short video interview with him and he explains. More at www.TryBean.Com https://youtu.be/qOAgOU83vgo

By |2022-03-23T10:47:16-04:00March 23rd, 2022|Digital, Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

Autocam Medical Recruiting For High-Paying Careers At Montcalm Community College Job Fair

GRAND RAPIDS — Autocam Medical, a global contract manufacturer of precision surgical and medical components and devices, announced Tuesday that they would be recruiting for a number of positions at the Montcalm Community College Job Fair on March 22. The company is looking to hire CNC Machinists, Manufacturing Engineers, and Secondary Operators that aspire to

By |2022-03-20T18:28:16-04:00March 20th, 2022|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Antrum Wins Indoor Air Quality Award With Tech Developed By GVSU

GRAND RAPIDS - Antrum, a sensor technology company specializing in Indoor Air Quality monitoring solutions for commercial HVAC systems, won a 2022 AHR Expo Innovation Award with technology developed by engineers at Grand Valley State University. “If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we should better understand the quality of the air we’re

By |2022-03-20T16:14:38-04:00March 20th, 2022|Science|

Cyberwar Warning From Russia, Cyber pro Provides Details

ANN ARBOR - Will cyberwar by the Russians in Ukraine spread to the United States and the rest of the countries opposing Russian's unprovoked war against Ukraine? Not yet, said cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon, publisher of IT-Harvest. But Russians have warned they will retaliate against world economic sanctions led by the United States. IT-Harvest is

By |2022-03-10T11:08:57-05:00March 10th, 2022|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Summer Pandemic Outlook With Epidemiologist Fred Brown

ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown provides guidance for spring and summer events for those who want to protect themselves from catching COVID and its various mutations. You can view all past video interviews at FredBrown.Com https://youtu.be/8goPSSWLOQg To watch the full video interview with co-hosts Matt Roush and Mike Brennan, click on the video link

By |2022-03-09T13:40:01-05:00March 9th, 2022|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|

Half Of Women Surveyed Say Their Gender Is Limiting Their Tech Careers

ANN ARBOR - A new study shows women are still largely underrepresented in the tech industry and face many obstacles when pursuing a career in the field. According to data presented by Atlas VPN, 52 percent of women believe their gender is limiting their career in tech, and one-fifth of women are thinking about leaving

By |2022-03-08T10:48:36-05:00March 8th, 2022|ESD|

Spring Sponsorship Sale: $49.99 For Box Ad On MITechNews.Com

ANN ARBOR - MITechNews.Com is offering a spring special for advertising on the technology and business website. Box ads for just $49.99 a month on a 90-day contract that includes a short video interview suitable for social media. One video interview will be offered every 90 days. The interview will be done by Editor Mike

By |2022-03-08T09:32:01-05:00March 8th, 2022|Featured, New Products / Contracts|