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.

West Michigan Medical Device Company Closes On $2.5 Million Series A Round

HOLLAND — Shoulder Innovations Inc. closed on $2.5 million in a Series A equity funding round led by the Michigan Angel Fund of Ann Arbor. The additional capital will go to support new product development and to acquire inventory and assets needed to accelerate growth of the Inset platform for future products and systems now in development. “It is

By |2018-10-25T09:47:03-04:00October 25th, 2018|Entrepreneurs, Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Michigan Government Wins Two Information Technology Awards

LANSING - The state of Michigan received two awards for excellence in information technology at the annual awards ceremony for the National Association of State Chief Information Officers in San Diego, Calif. The Michigan Education and Career Pathfinder tool took the top spot in the Digital Government: Government to Citizen category, and Mi Bridges: Helping

By |2018-10-24T19:50:53-04:00October 24th, 2018|Politics|

Davenport University Detroit Campus Seeks To Fill Yawning Tech, Healthcare, Urban Education Gap

DETROIT – Davenport University, the state’s second-largest non-profit university, plans to open a new campus in downtown Detroit in January. On tap will be 21 course offerings in areas such as business, healthcare, technology and urban education. It marks Grand Rapids-based Davenport’s second foray into metro Detroit. Last year Davenport closed its 40,000 square foot

By |2018-10-24T20:01:59-04:00October 24th, 2018|News|

Genomenon Partners With Rare Genomics Institute

ANN ARBOR -  Genomenon announced today that they will donate Mastermind Genomic Search Engine licenses to the entire team of clinical scientists at Rare Genomics Institute to accelerate their work for patients with rare diseases.  Rare Genomics Institute (RG) is a nonprofit organization that has been at the forefront of providing direct support to undiagnosed rare disease patients and

By |2018-10-21T18:05:52-04:00October 21st, 2018|Life Sciences|

MCWT, Comcast Gigabit Broadband, Robofest, MUVE Ride Sharing App

ROYAL OAK - Kathleen Norton Schock makes her monthly appearance to talk Diva Tech Talk and Michigan Council of Women in Technology. Comcast’s Rob Ponto will talk about how the cable company has rolled outs its gigabit broadband service nationwide. Elmer Santos from Lawrence Technological University will provide details of Robofest. MUVE Co-Founder Anthony Shannon

By |2018-10-19T13:29:09-04:00October 19th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

MMTC To Offer New Manufacturing Course

PLYMOUTH — The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center is introducing a comprehensive, introductory-level Manufacturing Process Development course designed for those new to the manufacturing industry. Spanning two days with four half-day sessions, the course introduces attendees to such topics as quality management systems, problem solving skills, lean manufacturing, and culture and motivation. Created in response to

By |2018-10-19T12:21:18-04:00October 19th, 2018|Auto Tech, ESD|

LTU Grand Prix Saturday To Host 10 Universities To Show Off Student Vehicles

SOUTHFIELD –Nearly 200 college students from 11 universities will converge on the campus of Lawrence Technological University Saturday for the 10th annual Grand Prix, organized by LTU’s Blue Devil Motorsports racing teams. The event showcases SAE competition vehicles, including scaled-down Indy race cars, hybrid electric vehicles, off-road vehicles and more – all designed and built

By |2018-10-19T12:18:08-04:00October 19th, 2018|ESD|

Robofest Kickoff Coming To Lawrence Tech Oct. 26

SOUTHFIELD – Robofest, the global competition for autonomous robots for students from grade school through college, will hold an annual kickoff event to mark its 20th anniversary Friday, Oct. 26. The event will be held on the campus where Robofest was developed – Lawrence Technological University in Southfield. Robofest is a festival of competitions with autonomous robots

By |2018-10-19T12:13:50-04:00October 19th, 2018|ESD|

Michigan Energy Providers Push Professional Opportunities In Industry

DETROIT - Career in Energy Week, Oct. 15-19, hopes to show Michigan students and adults learn more about professional opportunities in the energy industry statewide. More than 108,000 Michigan residents hold energy-related jobs today, and the Michigan Workforce Development Agency estimates energy jobs will grow by 6 percent through 2026. The campaign is backed by

By |2018-10-18T20:53:04-04:00October 18th, 2018|New Products / Contracts|

New York Company Plans To Build $250 Million, 1,200-Acre Solar Farm Near Lansing

CORUNNA - A New York-based solar energy development company plans to invest $250 million in a solar farm in Shiawasee County in central Michigan. Ranger Power from Brooklyn, New York, filed paperwork seeking a special use permit from the planning commission for the 1,200 acre development. Before the project can go forward, the planning commission

By |2018-10-18T20:10:09-04:00October 18th, 2018|Clean Update, Featured|