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.

Auxiom Moves To New Headquarters In Sterling Heights Defense Corridor

STERLING HEIGHTS - IT Managed Service Provider Auxiom has relocated its headquarters from Madison Heights to Sterling Heights in the DC3S Defense Corridor, in the same building as Automation Alley Defense Group, the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers’ Association, and Survivability Solutions. DC3S is a synergistic environment that promotes creativity and collaboration between businesses, said CEO Matt

By |2017-09-15T04:07:07-04:00September 15th, 2017|New Products / Contracts|

Michigan Treasury Receipts In August Swell By 4.3 Percent From Past Year

LANSING - Michigan's major taxes, including Lottery revenues, netted nearly $2 billion in August, a 4.3 percent increase over what the state collected in August 2016, according to figures released Wednesday by the Senate Fiscal Agency. The increase came despite a big drop in income tax collections in August compared to the same month the

By |2017-09-14T20:47:32-04:00September 14th, 2017|Politics|

ITC Offers Access For Bikers, Hikers To Transmission Trails In Canton, Novi, West Bloomfield

NOVI – Looking for different trails to hike or bike? Check out ITC’s network of transmission trails that offer the opportunity to appreciate and enjoy nature. In recent years, ITC Holdings Corp. has partnered with urban communities where open space is at a premium -- including Canton, Novi and West Bloomfield -- to develop recreational

By |2017-09-14T13:23:25-04:00September 14th, 2017|Clean Update|

National Modeling, Simulation, Visualization Conference Comes To Dearborn Sept. 26

DEARBORN - If you want to learn more about Modeling, Simulation and Visualization than there’s a national conference on Sept. 26 at the Henry Hotel in Dearborn that you will want to attend. The Modeling, Simulation & Visualization Coalition is hosting its national conference in Michigan, the first time this meeting has been held outside

By |2017-09-14T12:33:41-04:00September 14th, 2017|Featured, News|

Bionic Heart Tissue: U-M Part Of $20 Million Center

ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan is partnering on an ambitious $20 million project to grow new heart tissue for cardiac patients. The new research center has been awarded to Boston University, with strong partnership from U-M and Florida International University. "A heart attack creates scar tissue, and the heart never returns to full

By |2017-09-13T18:51:11-04:00September 13th, 2017|Life Sciences|

YouTube Content Featured On Demand Xfinity Menu

DETROIT – Comcast and Google on Tuesday announced the nationwide launch of YouTube on Xfinity X1, giving viewers quick, easy access to YouTube’s vast online video collection alongside the live, on demand, DVR and other web programming that is already included with their Xfinity TV subscription. YouTube content will be accessible via the X1 voice

By |2017-09-12T17:12:08-04:00September 12th, 2017|New Products|

MVCA Report: 2,476 Professionals At 152 Organizations To Serve Michigan Entrepreneurs

ANN ARBOR - A new report says there are 2,476 professionals, working at 152 organizations, that serve Michigan entrepreneurs, including 56 high-tech angel and venture capital investment organizations actively working in Michigan. The 2017 Michigan Entrepreneurial & Investment Landscape Guide goes on to say the most common area of focus for investors working in Michigan

By |2017-09-11T11:29:47-04:00September 11th, 2017|Entrepreneur, Featured|

M2 TechCast Features Interviews With Tech248, InGAGE, Science Center, Rave Visualization

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday, Tech248’s Irene Spanos will interview MatchRX CEO John Kello. Inforum’s Tember Shea will interview Master Class graduate Sassa Akervall, CEO of Akervall Technologies. Michigan Science Center CEO Tonya Matthews will talk about some cool programs scheduled including the Great Lakes Bat Festival. Plus Rave CEO Rick Darter will

By |2017-09-08T13:14:20-04:00September 8th, 2017|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Michigan Science Center Offers Great Lakes Bat Festival Sept. 23

DETROIT - On September 23, live bats from the Organization for Bat Conservation will travel to the Michigan Science Center for a day of family-fun, learning, and excitement! Get up close and personal with the world’s largest species of bat, see local bats native to Michigan, and participate in bat house building. “We’re ecstatic to announce

By |2017-09-08T11:52:39-04:00September 8th, 2017|STEM|

Audit: Improvements Necessary In MEGA Credit Reporting

LANSING - A performance audit released Wednesday of the Michigan Strategic Fund found there was an omission of data during two fiscal years of reporting on a tax credit provided through the department. The audit, released Wednesday by the Office of the Auditor General, focused on the Michigan Economic Growth Authority Tax Credit Program overseen

By |2017-09-07T18:53:34-04:00September 7th, 2017|Politics|