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.

iHemp Hour 6: US Hemp Roundtable With Federal Legislation Update

ANN ARBOR - Jonathan Miller of the US Hemp Roundtable discusses the latest federal legislation that impacts Hemp farmers. Miller serves as the general counsel to the U.S. Hemp Roundtable, the hemp industry’s leading national business advocacy organization, with member companies and organizations that represent every link of the hemp product chain, from seed to

By |2020-06-02T19:14:40-04:00June 2nd, 2020|Hemp, Marijuana Business, News|

Bob Moore Offers Financing For Hemp, Cannabis, General Businesses

DETROIT - If you are a cannabis, hemp or CBD-business, or any business that needs equipment, purchase order and invoice financing, and you need cash now to expand or as bridge financial to stay afloat, CBDBob may be able to help. Finance specialist Bob Moore offers a variety of financing tools now when business needs

By |2020-06-02T18:39:29-04:00June 2nd, 2020|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

COVID-19 Update: How To Find C-Level Job, How Pandemic Changed Real Estate, How To Test Employees

ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV June 1, at 2 pm Gary Erickson from Executive Search Partners will talk about how C-level tech executives can find new jobs during the pandemic. At 2:15 - Kelly Robinson a Senior Real Estate Broker in New York City will discuss how Covid-19 has impacted the real estate industry

By |2024-04-04T14:18:41-04:00June 1st, 2020|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

ITC Michigan Supports Pandemic Response With Funding To Mental Health, Substance Abuse Centers

NOVI - As the nation rallies to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, ITC Michigan is committing funding to support disaster relief agencies that provide mental health and substance abuse support throughout Michigan. The relief effort is part of ITC’s two-phase funding commitment to support relief agencies throughout its seven-state footprint. “ITC Michigan has

By |2020-06-01T09:59:01-04:00June 1st, 2020|News|

Watch LIVE Cannabis Stock Presentations from CEOs of Leading Companies

DETROIT - The can't miss event for informed cannabis investors and traders is almost here! Register for FREE to see LIVE presentations online during the trading day. Click HERE to save your spot on June 1: Featuring: Live & on-demand presentations from top CEOs, investors, and leaders in the cannabis space 1:1 networking opportunities An

By |2020-05-30T13:41:30-04:00May 30th, 2020|Marijuana Business, News|

iHemp Hour Video: Hemp Cloning, Hemp Textiles Ask

ANN ARBOR - Michael Thue from Great Lakes Hemp Supplements demonstrates how to clone hemp plants in iHemp Hour version 6 that aired live on Facebook May 21. Also on the show was Shannon O'Hara who co-founded the SkilledLaborersBrigade, a group of 500 tailors in New York City. She is looking for a company to

By |2020-05-30T13:39:03-04:00May 27th, 2020|Hemp, Marijuana Business, News|

Report: 60 Percent Of Washtenaw County Businesses Lost Half Their Revenue During COVID-19 Shutdown

ANN ARBOR – Sixty percent of Washtenaw County businesses said they lost more than 50 percent of their expected revenue since February, according to a report released by EntryPoint. The nonprofit research group surveyed more than 400 Washtenaw County businesses about the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the local economy. The survey found that 60 percent of

By |2020-05-30T13:39:18-04:00May 26th, 2020|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Featured|

GVSU Alumna Launches ‘Headband Aid’ To Bring Relief To Those Wearing Masks For Extended Hours

GRAND RAPIDS — Frontline workers responding to COVID-19, along with many others who are returning to their jobs, are wearing masks all day long. Some are experiencing irritation, especially around their ears. Katarina Samardzija, a 2019 graduate of Grand Valley State University and founder of Locker Lifestyle, took notice. Locker Lifestyle produces athletic clothing with storage

By |2020-05-25T13:48:46-04:00May 25th, 2020|Coronavirus, Science|

Michigan Receives $35.1 Million To Help Struggling Households Pay Energy Costs 

LANSING - The State of Michigan has been awarded more than $35 million in additional federal funding to help vulnerable households struggling to afford utility bills during the COVID-19 pandemic, as radio broadcasters across the state air public service announcements alerting Michiganders to the assistance available to those in need.   The U.S. Department of Health