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 April 30 Hemp Crop Risk Management, Crop Insurance

LANSING - Thank you to the many who have joined us on the iHemp Hour the last few weeks. As we adjust and adapt to these unusual circumstances it is great to have such a hardy and able group of individuals to learn and grow with. On today’s show (April 30), we are speaking with

By |2020-04-30T10:06:54-04:00April 30th, 2020|Hemp, Marijuana Business, News|

Everstream Completes Purchase Of Detroit’s Rocket Fiber

DETROIT — Rocket Fiber LLC, the Detroit-based internet service provider, has been purchased by Everstream, a Cleveland-based fiber network. The deal, announced earlier this year, is now completed. The purchase is part of Everstream’s strategy to provide reliable, high-bandwidth connectivity to enterprises in Michigan and throughout the Midwest. With the deal’s close, Everstream has added

By |2020-04-27T19:50:16-04:00April 27th, 2020|Uncategorized|

Battling Coronavirus: PPEs, On-Site Mobile Clinics, Skilled Labor Brigade, Reopening America

ANN ARBOR - Battling the coronavirus continues to be the theme this week for MITech TV live on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/M2Podcast Starting at 2 pm Mike Brennan and Matt Roush interview John Tipton from the Global Center for Medical Innovation in Atlanta, part of Georgia Tech University. And his colleague Dr. Emily Blunt. They will discuss

By |2024-04-04T14:18:44-04:00April 27th, 2020|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

ACD Adding Fiber-Optic Cable In Traverse City, Mackinaw City And Petoskey

LANSING- ACD will be building additional fiber-optic cable in Traverse City and can provide gigabit fiber-optic Internet and broadband services to businesses near the fiber routes. ACD is also expanding its fiber network in other Northern Michigan towns including Mackinaw City and Petoskey. ACD already operates networks in Gladwin, Gaylord, Cheboygan, Alpena, and Ludington. “We

By |2020-04-26T19:58:53-04:00April 26th, 2020|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Gov. Whitmer Extends COVID-19 Lock Down To May 15, Provides Relief To Food Service Industry

LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended the COVID-19 lock down on Thursday until May 15, but also provided temporary relief by suspending certain licensing requirements and regulations for food service industries. Under the order, customers are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth when entering a food establishment. Grocery stores

By |2020-04-26T18:15:29-04:00April 26th, 2020|Politics, Politics/Government|

Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Goes Online

DETROIT - Benzinga’s first Virtual Cannabis Capital Conference June 1 is guaranteed to offer participants all the benefits of an immersive and robust in-person conference from any remote location. The conference will feature an interactive forum of live and On-Demand presentations from top CEOs, investors and leaders in the cannabis space. Don’t miss this opportunity

By |2020-04-25T17:42:22-04:00April 25th, 2020|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

2020 Midwest Venture Virtual Showcase to Feature Sixty Companies Seeking Investments

ANN ARBOR – Organizers of the 2020 Midwest Venture Showcase, a partnership between the Midwest Growth Capital Symposium and InvestMidwest, announced that 61 companies seeking funding will be showcased to an audience of top-tier investors, entrepreneurs, researchers and business executives at the virtual event on May 5-8. The showcase will be presented as a virtual

By |2020-04-27T11:12:09-04:00April 25th, 2020|Entrepreneur Corner, Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Grand Haven Ultraviolet Light Disinfecting Tech Developer Offers 2 New Devices

GRAND HAVEN—The Grand Haven ultraviolet light disinfecting technology developer UV Angel announced two new UV-C light devices to autonomously and continuously treat the air and surfaces for harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses. UV Angel’s newest products—the UV Angel Air and the UV Angel Adapt—provide customers in the health care and other industries with new tools for the fight against infectious

By |2020-04-25T15:39:07-04:00April 25th, 2020|Coronavirus, Science|

iHemp Hour April 23 Live Video Training Features Crop Scout Christie On Soil Health

ANN ARBOR - On the next iHemp Hour on Thursday April 23rd at noon we will cover the topics of soil health very important information will be shared by Christie Apple (aka) Crop Scout Christie. Crop Scout Christie has been advising growers on proper crop nutrients for a variety of crops, fruit, grain, vegetables and hemp.

By |2020-04-21T11:32:43-04:00April 21st, 2020|Hemp, Marijuana Business, News|

Cyber Patriot Camps, COVID-19 Test Tracking and Contact Tracing Apps, Disease Updates

ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV April 20, Tamara Shoemaker of the University of Detroit Mercy updates the Cyber Patriot summer camp program. Russell Schindler of Sample Serve describes his smart phone app used to track coronavirus test samples. Tarun Nimmagadda of CoronaTrace explains his mobile app that notifies people if they were in close

By |2024-04-04T14:18:45-04:00April 19th, 2020|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|