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.

US Department Of Transportation Grants $97.8 Million To Help Rebuild Mound Road

WARREN - Good news finally for anyone forced to drive on Mound Road. The US Department of Transportation has issued a $97.8 million grant to help fund a $184.6 million reconstruction of Mound Road. The Mound Road Corridor is a major artery for national automotive, defense, aerospace and advanced manufacturing installations. The stretch of Mound

By |2018-06-05T18:53:13-04:00June 5th, 2018|Politics, Politics/Government|

Gov. Snyder Unveils $8 Million Michigan Mobility Challenge To Aid Seniors, Vets, Persons With Disabilities

MACKINAC ISLAND – Gov. Rick Snyder this week announced an $8 Million Michigan Mobility Challenge grant initiative to address core mobility gaps for seniors, persons with disabilities and veterans across the state. Michigan is the international hub of automotive innovation and the Mobility Challenge leverages this ecosystem to ensure everyone in the state has access

By |2018-06-01T14:52:13-04:00June 1st, 2018|Auto Tech, Connected Tech, Featured, Politics|

IT Can Wait, Mobility Challenge, Social Media Tips, xFi Pods Spread Wi-Fi

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday June 4, AT&T’s Brian Norman will discuss its “It Can Wait” anti-driver distraction program. Jeff Cranson from MDOT will give more details on the $8 Million Michigan Mobility Challenge. Terry Bean from Motor City Connect will talk about social media trends. Rob Ponto from Comcast will tell us

By |2018-06-01T14:39:22-04:00June 1st, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcast - Internet Advisor, Podcasts|

Quicken Subsidiary Buys ForSaleByOwner.com

DETROIT — In-House Realty, a Detroit-based subsidiary of Rock Holdings Inc., announced it has purchased ForSaleByOwner.com from the Chicago-based media firm Tronc, Inc. Founded in 1999, ForSaleByOwner.com is a website for homes for sale by their owners. The site draws millions of visitors monthly offering home listings, tools, information, how-to’s and live customer support. Studies

By |2018-06-01T14:24:25-04:00June 1st, 2018|Uncategorized|

Prevailing Wage To Come Up Next Week, Marijuana Unlikely

MACKINAC ISLAND - While Senate Republicans might have the votes to adopt and amend a marijuana legalization effort, House Republicans do not, and barring a "miracle," the issue is going to the ballot for voters to decide, House Speaker Tom Leonard said Thursday. "Nothing is dead in the Legislature until it is dead," Leonard (R-DeWitt) said during

By |2018-06-01T14:17:27-04:00June 1st, 2018|Politics, Politics/Government|

Michigan Virtual University Report: Statewide Online Pass Rate 55 Percent

ROYAL OAK - Michigan Virtual University, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in May, published a report that shows the growth of online learning has been accompanied by mixed results. The statewide pass rate was 55 percent. About one in four Michigan public school students who took at least one online course did not pass any

By |2018-06-01T11:58:32-04:00May 30th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts, Politics|

relayr Brings Industry 4.0 Pay-As-You-Go Platform To Michigan

ROYAL OAK - Guneet Bedi is the vice president sales and general manager Americas at relayr, a complete IoT Solutions using a combination of software, consulting services, insurance, and finance to help manufacturers stay relevant in the age of Industry 4.0 Bedi, in an interview on M2 TechCast, said relayr allows original equipment manufacturers migrate

By |2018-06-01T11:59:33-04:00May 30th, 2018|Auto Tech, Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

DTE Energy’s Beacon Park Announces Free Summer Concert Series

DETROIT - Music will take center stage at Beacon Park this summer when the DTE Energy Beacon Park Foundation and the Downtown Detroit Partnership present a free, three-part concert series showcasing national acts. “We’re excited to announce our summer events, including our concerts, which bring a full schedule of fun, free programming to Beacon Park,”

By |2018-05-21T19:11:14-04:00May 21st, 2018|Clean Update|

Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Founder David Brophy – The Back Story

ROYAL OAK - The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium just concluded its 37th year in mid May to more than 500 private equity finance professionals and entrepreneurs. The founder of this event is University of Michigan Finance Professor David Brophy who joins M2 TechCast Co-Host Mike Brennan to provide the back story on his event. To

By |2018-05-20T20:17:54-04:00May 20th, 2018|Entrepreneurs, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|