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.

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|

Diabetes Battler Hygieia Signs Distribution Agreement With United Kingdom Supplier

ANN ARBOR – Hygieia, a digital insulin enhancement company, announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Spirit Healthcare, Ltd. to expand accessibility to the d-Nav Insulin Guidance Service across the United Kingdom. Under the agreement, Spirit will license and become a local distributor of the d-Nav Service and other tools developed by Hygieia

By |2017-09-07T11:52:01-04:00September 7th, 2017|Life Sciences|

UM Survey Shows Majority Of Consumers Report Improved Personal Finances

ANN ARBOR - A survey by the University of Michigan shows 51 percent of consumers reported an improved financial situation in each of the past three months, the highest proportion since November 2000, and only slightly below the all-time peak of 57 percent in 1998.   When asked to explain how their finances had improved,

By |2017-09-07T11:08:49-04:00September 7th, 2017|News|

Gov. Snyder Makes Appointments To Talent Investment Board

LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder has appointed Lee Graham of Fenton as well as the reappointed Helen Dietrich of Conklin, Abdul Haidous of Wayne, Rhetta Hunyaday of Clio, Marcus James of Jackson, Marilyn Moran of Onaway, Douglas Parkes of Manistee, and Brad Rusthoven of Lansing to the Governor’s Talent Investment Board. The Governor’s Talent Investment

By |2017-09-07T10:38:14-04:00September 7th, 2017|Politics|

ITC Holdings, Fortis Inc. To Donate $100,000 To Red Cross For Hurricane Harvey Relief

NOVI  – ITC Holdings Corp. will join its parent company Fortis Inc. and other Fortis subsidiaries to donate approximately $100,000 to the American Red Cross in support of residents and communities afflicted by Hurricane Harvey. Fortis will contribute $50,000 while ITC and its employees will contribute $25,000 to the donation. Fortis subsidiaries UNS Energy Corporation,

By |2017-09-05T20:23:56-04:00September 5th, 2017|Featured, New Products / Contracts|

Mobile Monday Detroit Explores Use Of Connected Tech In Healthcare

DETROIT, MI – Mobile Monday Detroit will explore the use of connected technologies in healthcare for purposes of increasing efficiency, improving patient care and experiences and increasing access to healthcare by remote populations. The event takes place on Monday, September 11th, 5:30 p.m. at RIIS in Troy. Speakers for the event include: Chuck Marlin, Partner,

By |2017-09-05T19:00:44-04:00September 5th, 2017|Connected Tech, Mobile MI|

Pure Michigan TV Campaign Wins Mercury Award

LANSING – Pure Michigan has won a Mercury Award for Best Broadcast Advertising: TV given by the U.S. Travel Association and the National Council of State Tourism Directors. The Pure Michigan brand was created by McCann Detroit, based in Birmingham. “In the past two years, we have made a significant effort to respond to a

By |2017-09-01T12:43:54-04:00September 1st, 2017|New Products / Contracts|

Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Hires Bansal As Market Intelligence Consultant

PLYMOUTH – Parul Bansal has been hired by the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center as a Market Intelligence Consultant. She joins MMTC’s Research Services practice area. “Our experienced Research Services team uses a combination of both qualitative and quantitative methods to provide invaluable insight for our clients’ strategic business decisions,” said Mike Coast, President of The

By |2017-09-01T19:27:42-04:00September 1st, 2017|New Products / Contracts|