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.

Did the Pentagon Spread False UFO Stories?

WASHINGTON DC - A recent article in the Wall Street Journal suggests that the Pentagon itself fueled much of the “mythology” surrounding UFO stories. Citing current and former government sources, reporters Joel Schectman and Aruna Viswanatha write that a decades-long hazing ritual left “hundreds and hundreds” of Air Force personnel convinced that the Pentagon harbored a “secret

By |2025-07-07T13:47:49-04:00July 6th, 2025|Science|

2025 MCWT Scholar Award Winners

SOUTHFIELD - Michigan Council of Women In Technology hosted its annual Scholar Awards at the Yazaki headquarters, where it celebrated 43 scholarship recipients. These young women—from high school graduates to college students—represent a diverse range of talent from across Michigan. Each recipient underwent a rigorous application and interview process to earn a coveted MCWT scholarship.

By |2025-07-07T11:04:27-04:00July 6th, 2025|ESD|

Make it in Michigan Prototyping Grant Program – Deadline Extended To July 14

SOUTHFIELD - The deadline to apply for the Centrepolis Accelerator Make it in Michigan Prototyping Grant program has been extended to July 14. This program offers funding to promising mobility and electrification technology companies, supporting their product development in collaboration with Michigan-based firms. This program is committed to advancing innovation across Michigan’s mobility and electrification

By |2025-07-06T11:06:03-04:00July 5th, 2025|Industry 4.0, News|

TerrAscend Announces Exit from Michigan Market

TORONTO, Canada - TerrAscend Corp.announced in a press release on June 30 that it has completed a strategic review of its Michigan business operations and decided to exit the Michigan market. “After an extensive evaluation, we have made the strategic decision to exit the Michigan market,” said Jason Wild, Executive Chairman of TerrAscend. “Michigan is

By |2025-07-01T11:17:17-04:00July 1st, 2025|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

CRA Finalizes Non-Renewal of Processor License for Mt. Morris-based Sky Labs

LANSING - The CRA announced on June 30 the nonrenewal of the processor license for Sky Labs. On December 3, 2024, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) received an application from Sky Labs for the renewal of marijuana license AU-P-000157; on January 31, 2025, the CRA issued a notice of nonrenewal denying Sky Lab’s application to renew

By |2025-07-01T11:04:22-04:00July 1st, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Names Lori Koza Executive Director

SOUTHFIELD  – Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation has named Lori Koza its executive director. She brings 20 years of MCWT volunteerism to the role along with 30 years of tech industry leadership. “Lori understands the tech industry inside and out – and one of the greatest opportunities is fueling the talent pipeline,” said

By |2025-06-27T10:12:02-04:00June 27th, 2025|ESD|

Shyft Group To Be Acquired By Swiss-Based Aebi Schmidt Group

NOVI–The specialty vehicle manufacturer and upfitter Shyft Group Inc. announced that its shareholders had approved a merger with Aebi Schmidt Group, with 81 percent of shares voting in favor. The transaction is expected to close on July 1. After the merger, the combined company will operate under the name “Aebi Schmidt Group”, and shares are

By |2025-06-26T18:05:41-04:00June 26th, 2025|Auto Tech|

Invest Detroit Moves Into Jefferson Hub As Anchor Tenant, Now Leasing

DETROIT -  The redevelopment of the historic Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Midtown Detroit has reached a major milestone, with Invest Detroit officially moving in as the anchor tenant of the newly rebranded Jefferson Hub. The 115,000-square-foot innovation and office space is scheduled for full opening in fall of 2025 and is now leasing space

By |2025-06-26T17:53:44-04:00June 26th, 2025|Entrepreneurs, New Products / Contracts|

Serial Tech Entrepreneur Keith Brophy Presents His Annual Tech Trends

GRAND RAPIDS - It's been a ritual in West Michigan that serial tech entrepreneur Keith Brophy, CEO of Mentavi Health, presents his Tech Trends report. His predictions featured the following trends: Ten Trends 1. Hybrid Wins the Long Game 2. Your Job Description Has Expired 3. School, Rebooted 4. The Doctor Will Be You Now

By |2025-06-26T16:15:35-04:00June 26th, 2025|mitechtv|

Cannabis Regulatory Agency Public Meeting Agenda Set For June 26

LANSING - Got a gripe or complaint for the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency? On Thursday you'll have a chance to share it as the CRA will hold a public meeting at 9:30 A.M. To view the meeting agenda please visit the CRA Calendar Event Page at the following link: https://www.michigan.gov/cra/resources/agency-event-page. The purpose of this public

By |2025-06-24T10:38:02-04:00June 24th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|