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.

Patrick Anderson Wins Top Economic Award For Research On Amazon’s Second Headquarters Location

ROYAL OAK - Well known Michigan economist Patrick Anderson has been given the Edward A. Mennis Award for outstanding writing in the field of business economics. Patrick joins M2 Techcast co-hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush to discuss this honor from the National Association of Business Economics. Anderson is Principal and CEO of Anderson Economic

By |2018-10-05T13:08:56-04:00October 5th, 2018|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

123Net Partners With St. Clair Regional Educational Service Agency To Improve Fiber Internet Backbone

SOUTHFIELD - 123Net on Wednesday announced a new partnership with the St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency to bring high-speed internet access to schools, public libraries, and municipalities throughout St. Clair County. The deal also means 123Net will gain access to the county to serve the community’s businesses. “Much of our area is significantly

By |2018-10-04T11:43:54-04:00October 4th, 2018|Featured, New Products / Contracts|

MVCA Award Winners: Duo Security, Accelerate Michigan, Jody Vanderwel, Strata Oncology

ANN ARBOR - The big winners Tuesday night at the Michigan Venture Capital Association awards dinner were Duo Security, Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition, Jody Vanderwel and Strata Oncology. MVCA members voted to select the awardees for the Community Impact Award, the Exit of the Year Award, and the Up-and-Coming Company of the Year Award. Awardees

By |2018-10-03T12:23:11-04:00October 3rd, 2018|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Accelerate Michigan Names 24 Semi-Finalists For $1 Million Startup Competition

DETROIT - Twenty-four semi-finalists were named Wednesday to compete in the $1 million Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition that will take place Nov. 13 at the Lexus Velodrome. The program, hosted by Detroit’s ID Ventures, culled through nearly 300 applicants. The semi-finalists were chosen based on innovation, business development and customer traction by a judging panel

By |2018-10-03T11:04:17-04:00October 3rd, 2018|Entrepreneur Corner, Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Henry Ford Health System, Wayne State To Expand Partnership In Patient Care

DETROIT –Henry Ford Health System and Wayne State University announced Friday the organizations have signed a letter of intent to expand their long-term partnership and bring the two Detroit anchor institutions even closer together. This new partnership will create a collaborative model focused on achieving the highest levels of excellence in patient care, a transformational

By |2018-09-28T12:44:41-04:00September 28th, 2018|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech, News|

LTU Collaboratory, Rosemary Bayer For Senate, The Next Education

ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Monday Oct. 1, Dan Radomski, Director, LTU Collaboratory, will talk about his mission to accelerate the growth of Southeast Michigan’s small manufacturers and hardware entrepreneurs by providing access to key resources specific to their unique needs.  Rosemary Bayer, Chief Inspiration Officer at ardentCause, also is a candidate for Michigan Senate in

By |2018-09-28T12:25:38-04:00September 28th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Cybernoor CEO Discusses How His Oracle-Focused Company Can Help Business Manage Technology

ROYAL OAK - Cybernoor CEO Ahmed Alomari discusses what Oracle-focused company can do to help businesses manage technology. Ahmed Alomari  Cybernoor offers these products and services. Managed Services Application Development and Integrations Performance Tuning Upgrades and Re-platforming Cloud Deployments To find out more, click on https://soundcloud.com/internet-advisor-755109612/m2-techcast-episode-142  

By |2018-09-28T16:05:14-04:00September 28th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

What’s Happening With Michigan Council Of Women In Technology – Diva Tech Talk?

ROYAL OAK - What’s the latest news from the Michigan Council of Women In Technology and Diva Tech Talk? Kathleen Norton Schock provides all the details in this segment of M2 Techcast. Diva Tech Talk’s Nicole Scheffler (Left) Kathleen Norton Schock To listen, click on https://soundcloud.com/internet-advisor-755109612/m2-techcast-episode-142-kathleen-norton-schock-diva-tech-talk-and-mcwt

By |2018-09-28T11:35:04-04:00September 28th, 2018|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

KVCC Announces ‘Going Pro’ Skilled Trades Course Offerings

KALAMAZOO — Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Groves Center has announced a full lineup of Going Pro Talent Fund offerings for 2019. The Going Pro Talent Fund, formerly the Skilled Trades Training Fund, provides competitive awards for employer-responsive technical training that enhances talent, productivity, and employment retention, while increasing the quality and competitiveness of Michigan’s businesses.

By |2018-09-28T11:23:09-04:00September 28th, 2018|ESD|

Guardhat Secures $20M Series A Funding

DETROIT — Guardhat, developer of a smart hard hat that monitors worker safety and health in industrial settings, announced it had closed a $20 million Series A funding round. The round was led by RTP Ventures, a New York City-based subsidiary of a Moscow, Russia-based venture capital firm, RuNet Holdings Ltd.. The round was joined

By |2018-09-28T11:18:34-04:00September 28th, 2018|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, ESD|