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.

Survey: Auto Industry Expects Revenue Declines, Negative 2021 Outlook, Supply Chain Decreases

ANN ARBOR - A survey conducted in August by Dykema, MICHAuto and the Right Place (Grand Rapids) shows virtually all auto respondents expect revenue declines next year, have a negative outlook for 2021 and foresee decreases in supply chain orders. The survey canvassed automotive executives, professionals and service providers to gauge their perspectives on the

By |2020-08-22T17:41:26-04:00August 17th, 2020|Auto Tech, Featured|

MITech TV: How COVID Changed CyberPatriot, Hygieia Mobile App For Diabetes, Which Face Masks Best?

ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV Aug. 17, Cybersecurity expert Tamara Shoemaker explores the question ‘How has COVID changed CyberPatriot across the country?’ Hygieia CEO Eran Bashan will discuss his new mobile app that works with diabetes to administer insulin. Infectious disease expert Fred Brown tells you which masks are more effective in preventing the

By |2020-08-19T10:18:20-04:00August 17th, 2020|Podcasts|

How The Pandemic Impacts School Reopenings

  ANN ARBOR - Our infectious disease expert Fred Brown returns to talk about how schools can safely reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Spoiler alert: It will be very challenging. Connect with me using: [email protected] LION | LinkedIn Open Networker. https://youtu.be/cDTRUpl1v0M?list=PL6GUBIAze2tZWi0oIe3paoFI0uvu5asXf   Business-builder experienced in all aspects of healthcare solutions management to achieve profitable operations. 15

By |2020-08-19T18:56:38-04:00August 16th, 2020|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|

U-M Study: Facial Recognition Tech In Schools Should Be Banned

ANN ARBOR—Facial recognition technology should be banned for use in schools, according to a new study by the University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy that cites the heightened risk of racism and potential for privacy erosion. The study by the Ford School's Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program comes at a time when

By |2020-08-15T14:38:55-04:00August 15th, 2020|News|

Michigan To Build 40-Mile Corridor For Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

ANN ARBOR - The State of Michigan's Chief Mobility Officer Trevor Pawl explains how a 24-month study will be used to build a 40-mile stretch of sensor-laded corridor from Ann Arbor to Corktown in Detroit to test autonomous and connected vehicle technology. The state has partnered with Alphabet, the parent company of Google and Waymo.

By |2020-08-14T15:59:42-04:00August 14th, 2020|Auto Tech, mitechtv|

Executive Search Partners: How To Land That C-Level Tech Job During A Pandemic

ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners, a recruitment company that specializes in finding Chief Information Officers for its clients, provides guidance on how your resume could rise to the top of any company's in-box and land you that coveted job interview. If you need to find an executive job, you're

By |2020-08-16T19:44:44-04:00August 13th, 2020|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

COVID-19 Forces Monroe Street Fair Organizers To Reschedule Event For 2022

ANN ARBOR - Monroe Street Fair Founder Charlie Strackbein announced this week on the event’s Facebook page that the popular complimentary festival side of the annual Hash Bash on the University of Michigan Diag would likely not  return until 2022 at the earliest, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. In an interview Tuesday with Michigan Marijuana

By |2020-08-12T15:57:48-04:00August 12th, 2020|Featured, Marijuana Business, News, Uncategorized|

MITech TV: Amazon Impact On Retail, Pandemic Impact On C-Level Hiring, COVID Impact On Schools Reopening

ANN ARBOR - Melih Oztalay from SmartFinds Marketing returns on MiTech TV to talk about Amazon for Retailers, Amazon Prime Day, and Amazon Marketing….it all plays into the pandemic and physical stores closing while virtual stores are doing well. Gary Erickson from Executive Search Partners returns to talk about how to get those C-Level jobs.

By |2020-08-11T17:03:49-04:00August 9th, 2020|Podcasts, Uncategorized|

iHemp Hour Aug. 13 – Delta-8 THC, Types Of CBD Oil Products

ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour July 16 featured what's happening with the US Hemp Authority Certification Program and Transparency in Hemp Supply Chain. Guests included: Certification Programs, Marielle Weintraub, PhD, U.S. Hemp Authority President. And for transparency in the Hemp Supply Chain, Dr. Richard McDermott and Terri Miller of Signakey. https://youtu.be/vD-OHkA0Wgw On iHemp Hour Aug.

By |2020-08-09T18:20:06-04:00August 9th, 2020|Hemp, Marijuana Business, News|

THC123 – Cannabis Recruiting, Human Resources – Your Cannabis Back Office

ANN ARBOR - Anthony Sabatella, CEO of THC123, explains how cannabis businesses can use his company's services for recruiting, human resources, compliance, insurance and much more. https://youtu.be/22JyHeMSl6k   Anthony Sabatella How Can We Help You? HR and Payroll Support through The Green Solution Hire an Employee through The MJ Employment Program Find your

By |2020-08-09T16:41:34-04:00August 9th, 2020|Marijuana Business, News|