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.

Benzinga Virtual Cannabis Conference Aug. 18

ANN ARBOR - Benzinga VP Patrick Lane provides all the details about the BZCannabis Virtual Conference scheduled for Aug. 18. The event is free to watch and learn about how far the cannabis sector has come in Michigan since it became legal in 2019. https://youtu.be/U9MQtfkHImc The premier gathering of cannabis entrepreneurs and investors in North

By |2020-08-09T14:28:30-04:00August 9th, 2020|Marijuana Business, News|

Study: Drivers Experience 4 Levels Of Attentive ‘Gaze’ In Response To Alerts From Pre-Crash Warning Systems

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A collision avoidance system, or pre-crash alert generated by a vehicle, can often be found as an optional safety feature in today’s vehicles to help reduce possible accidents and save lives. However, these systems are not always tested in a real-world environment prior to the vehicle being owned and operated. A team

By |2020-08-08T19:18:43-04:00August 8th, 2020|Auto Tech|

MPSC To Hold Public Hearing On Enbridge Line 5 Request To Relocate Pipeline

LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold an electronic public hearing on Aug. 24 to take input on Enbridge Energy LP’s request for siting authority of its plans to relocate a segment of the Line 5 pipeline to a tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac. Members of the public wishing to make comments

Hygieia Virtual Insulin Management Program Helps People Control Blood Sugar While Sheltering From COVID

LIVONIA - With coronavirus infection rates fluctuating throughout the United States, millions of people with Type 2 diabetes and uncontrolled blood sugar levels remain at elevated risk for serious complications from the disease. In response, physician specialists and scientists from Hygieia have introduced a fully virtual option for their d-Nav® Insulin Management Program. “Ninety percent

By |2020-08-08T19:04:15-04:00August 8th, 2020|Coronavirus, Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech, Science|

America’s Education System To Take A Follow-Up Course On Cyber Hygiene

AUSTIN, Texas - According to Microsoft's Global Threat Activity tracker, 61 percent (nearly 4.8 million) of malware encounters reported within the past 30 days took aim at the education sector, making it the most affected industry. The business and professional services sector came in second with just under 1 million incidents. Data from the K–12

By |2020-08-06T19:54:31-04:00August 6th, 2020|Cyber Defense|

EGLE Awards $1.7 Million For 36 EV Charger Stations

LANSING - Drivers of electric vehicles will have more locations to recharge their vehicle’s batteries as they travel across Michigan through $1.7 million in grants announced today by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for direct current fast chargers along well-traveled routes, which will make it more convenient for drivers to reach

By |2020-08-06T19:31:41-04:00August 6th, 2020|Auto Tech, Clean Update|

GVSU Economics Expert: West Michigan Is Back To Positive Numbers, For Now

GRAND RAPIDS — After four months of a gut-wrenching decline, the West Michigan industrial economy has returned to positive territory, for now, contends a Grand Valley State University economist. Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business, surveyed local business leaders and his findings below are

By |2020-08-08T13:53:41-04:00August 6th, 2020|Featured, News|

AndCan Index: U.S. Demand For Legal Cannabis Surges 4 Percent In May

EAST LANSING - According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan Index, demand for legal cannabis products in the United States surged 4 percent in May 2020 after rebounding in April. AEG’s experts produce this monthly measurement by closely following 50 state trends for both the recreational and medicinal marijuana markets. Monthly calculations are based on

By |2020-08-08T19:26:07-04:00August 5th, 2020|ESD, Hemp, Marijuana Business, News|

Lt. Gov. Gilchrist Talks About STEAM Training For Educators

ANN ARBOR - The week of July 20 Michigan MiSTEM Network and Grand Valley State University provided virtual Computer Science professional training for K-12 Michigan educators. Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist Jr., himself a technology professional, co-hosted the event and spoke during the educational series. In this video interview, he talks about the importance of training

By |2020-08-08T19:41:45-04:00August 5th, 2020|Featured, Government/Politics, mitechtv, Politics/Government|

LIFT Offers CNC, Welding Training To Help Fill 21,000 Advanced Manufacturing Jobs

DETROIT - LIFT is offering CNC Operations Technician and Welding Operations Technician programs starting September 14 to both men and women over the age of 18, or under 16 if working towards a diploma. No experience required and financial assistance is available. “This is part of our mission, plus we want to spur innovative and bring new

By |2020-08-08T19:39:00-04:00August 4th, 2020|Entrepreneurs|