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 Updates Federal and State Financial Aid For For Hemp Farmers

ANN ARBOR - iHemp Michigan teamed up with Mike Brennan of MI Tech TV to host a live video show to help hemp farmers find success this year. The first show was an explanation of the federal and state financial assistance available to Hemp farmers.  The show is scheduled to air live each Thursday at

By |2020-04-09T18:43:17-04:00April 9th, 2020|Featured, Hemp|

Ex-Lions Quarterback Eric Hipple Helping Ex-NFL Players, Veterans Cope With Mental Health Issues

ANN ARBOR - Eric Hipple, who played quarterback for the Detroit Lions and suffered serious head injuries, is now helping former NFL players and Veterans cope with post traumatic stress, and related mental health issues. His advice also is valuable for people now in Lock Down from the COVID-19 pandemic. Ex-Detroit Lions Quarterback Eric

By |2020-04-09T09:13:50-04:00April 8th, 2020|Life Sciences|

Pandemic Prompts LTU To Expand Online-Learning

ANN ARBOR - The Coronavirus Lock Down prompts Lawrence Tech to switch to expanding on-line learning. Director of Online Learning Lynn Miller-Wietecha joins MITech TV co-hosts Matt Roush and Mike Brennan. Established in 1932, Lawrence Technological University (LTU) has built a reputation for excellence. Its most recent awards and recognitions include a Top 30 percent

By |2020-04-08T22:29:28-04:00April 8th, 2020|Featured, STEM|

Business Accelerator Fund Services Expanded To Support Startups Battling COVID-19

LANSING – The MSF Board has approved modifications in the Business Accelerator Fund (BAF) which provides grants to 16 Smart Zone business accelerators to help high tech companies commercialize technology and grow.  These modifications will help the Smart Zone accelerators better support their clients that are now struggling due to drastic economic decline due to

By |2020-04-10T13:10:51-04:00April 7th, 2020|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, News|

MITech TV: LTU Online Learning, STEAM Leadership Alliance, Mental Health During Lock Down, COVID-19 Mitigation Steps

ANN ARBOR - Lynn Miller-Wietecha, Ph.D., Director, E-Learning Services at Lawrence Technological University describes what LTU learned so far from emergency remote teaching. Kelli List Wells from the STEAM Leadership Alliance provides examples of integrated STEAM occurring in New York City. Eric Hipple, former Detroit Lions quarterback, Mental Health and effects in lock down. Fred Brown,

By |2024-04-04T14:18:46-04:00April 5th, 2020|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Federal Paycheck Protection Program Loans Now Available

LANSING - The $349 billion in federal loans allocated for small businesses are now available. For those of you who have not yet looked into these loans, here's what to do: 1. Be prepared. Visit SBAM's website for the latest guidelines, FAQs and the application. 2. Read the final guidance from the SBA. 3. Call

By |2020-04-05T18:26:20-04:00April 5th, 2020|Small Business Association of Michigan|

ESD Class To Address Planning To Avert Crises — Like Coronavirus

SOUTHFIELD—The Engineering Society of Detroit will present a complimentary online one-hour educational session, “Can Crisis Be Averted?”, on Thursday, April 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. on the Zoom platform. Veteran engineer Thomas Doran will discuss how we can prevent rather than merely manage crises, as we are with the current coronavirus pandemic. Doran will

By |2020-04-05T17:51:02-04:00April 5th, 2020|Uncategorized|