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.

Disaster Declaration Following February Floods OK’d By Feds

LANSING - The U.S. Small Business Administration on Friday approved physical and economic disaster declarations for Arenac, Berrien, Ingham and Kalamazoo counties following severe flooding that hit the counties in February. The SBA approved the request of Governor Rick Snyder for the declaration which allows businesses and residents in the counties to apply for financial aid from

By |2018-04-01T16:17:53-04:00April 1st, 2018|Politics, Politics/Government|

What Does $20 Buy At IoT Techconnect April 4 At The Troy Marriott? All Access And Two Meals

TROY – What does $20 buy you at IoT TechConnect April 4 at the Troy Marriott? Access to three workshops, five break out sessions, the chancd to watch six Michigan companies compete in the $50,000 IoT Pitch Competition, plus breakfast and lunch. Really. What’s more, you’ll be able to greet Gov. Rick Snyder who will

By |2018-04-01T14:54:58-04:00April 1st, 2018|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

VIP Reception At IoT TechConnect A Who’s Who Of Michigan Technology Leaders

TROY - The VIP Reception at IoT TechConnect April 4 is a can’t miss event if you want to get connected to some of the power players in Southeast Michigan technology. The confirmed attendance list includes more than a dozen company presidents, plus marketing and business development executives from the Michigan Economic Development Corp, Comcast

By |2018-04-01T12:34:46-04:00April 1st, 2018|Featured, IoT|

Airfoil Group Blog Series Focuses On AI, Machine Learning, Autonomous Driving

ROYAL OAK - Airfoil Group is working on a blog series to inform and educate Airfoil’s audience about tech trends on the horizon. It’s called In Tech Trends We Trust, (or Maybe Not). On this segment of M2 TechCast, Airfoil’s Media Strategist and Editorial Director, Tim Moynihan, and Technical Operational Supervisor, Tony Onofrio, discuss different

By |2018-03-28T13:18:57-04:00March 28th, 2018|Auto Tech, Autonomous Vehicles, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Commercial Grade Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality Workshop April 4 At IoT TechConnect

ROYAL OAK - Want to get a chance to experience commercial-grade Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality gear. Then you’re going to want to attend IoT TechConnect on April 4 at the Troy Marriott. The Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association, in partnership with Terry Bean who created Motor City Connect, is hosting a three-hour workshop that

By |2018-03-28T12:54:13-04:00March 28th, 2018|IoT, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Filmmakers Seek Help In Sounding Alarm Over Toxic PFAS In Drinking Water,   To Show Small Communities How To Overcome Obstacles to Fixing The Problem

DETROIT - Two Michigan independent filmmakers are seeking help in funding a documentary called Bad Water. Small Town. Deaf Ears. that will expose the widespread threat to health caused by a class of unregulated, toxic chemicals used to make a wide range of non-stick and stain-resistant products. Studies have shown that some level the group

By |2018-05-21T19:20:06-04:00March 28th, 2018|Clean Update|

Gov. Rick Snyder To Tour IoT TechConnect April 4 At Troy Marriott 

TROY - Gov. Rick Snyder will be attending IoT TechConnect on April 4 at the Troy Marriott to show his support for Michigan Technology. The former Gateway Computer CEO, and Michigan Venture Capitalist, is in his final year as governor of the state of Michigan. “Michigan has always been a driving force for innovation. With

By |2018-03-28T02:09:17-04:00March 28th, 2018|Featured, IoT|

Extra $175 Million for Roads Signed Into Law

LANSING - Surrounded by orange barrels, traffic work zone signs, Republican legislative leaders and an audience of road building advocates, Gov. Rick Snyder last week inked a $175 million budget bill with $160 million earmarked for immediate road repairs. Acknowledging that this was not a total fix, the Governor asked everyone to focus on the

By |2018-03-27T19:29:01-04:00March 27th, 2018|Small Business Association of Michigan|

Michigan Israel Business Accelerator Appoints New CEO

SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Israel Business Accelerator has appointed Sandy Selinger CEO effective April 9. Selinger is Israeli born and served in the Israeli Defense Force with his last post as Operations Officer and Squad Leader for the Rescue and Evacuation Unit.  He holds a BA in Economics and International Affairs from the University of

By |2018-03-27T19:16:55-04:00March 27th, 2018|Entrepreneurs|

MISBDC’s Small Business, Big Threat, LTU’s Game-Programming Events, IoT TechConnect’s VIP Reception

ROYAL OAK - On M2 (squared) TechCast March 26, the Michigan Small Business Technology Center will discuss some exciting updates on its Small Business, Big Threat cybersecurity program. Then Marshall Ashton and Emily Auten will discuss the game art and programming events coming at up Lawrence Technological University on April 4 and 21, plus LTU’s

By |2018-03-23T14:12:31-04:00March 23rd, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|