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: WIN’s Acosta Highlights 2Q Record-Setting Jobs Report

ROYAL OAK - Hector Acosta, research director at the Workforce Intelligence Network of Southeast Michigan, talks about how the second quarter set a new high in employment in the 16-county region dating nearly a decade to 2007 to the beginning of the recession. With employment expanding by 1.4 percent, some 35,000 jobs were added from

By |2016-11-15T15:40:26-05:00November 15th, 2016|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Mobile Monday Michigan Cybersecurity Jobs Event Nov. 14 To Be Streamed On Facebook Live

TROY  – So many people wanted to attend Mobile Monday Michigan’s Nov. 14 event on careers in cybersecurity - where big demand has lead to big pay checks - that the connected tech association has decided to stream it on Facebook Live. Those interested in viewing the event via Facebook LIVE should “Like” the Mobile

By |2016-11-11T16:43:35-05:00November 11th, 2016|Cyber Defense, Featured|

M2 TechCast Nov. 14 – Inforum, WorkIT Health, LTU’s SEED Project, Anderson Economic Group’s Proposed Tax Reforms, OST’s Digital Transformative World

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday Nov. 14, Inforum’s Tember Shea will interview Lisa McLaughlin CEO & Co-Founder of WorkIt Health. Also on the show will be Cristi L. Bell-Huff, PhD, Director, Studio for Entrepreneurial Engineering Design at Lawrence Technological University. Anderson Economic Group will outline six tax changes they hope the Trump Administration

By |2016-11-14T09:34:14-05:00November 11th, 2016|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Anderson Economic Group Proposes 6 Tax Reforms Under Trump Administration

EAST LANSING - Anderson Economic Group has identified six tax policies that President-Elect Trump and a Republican-controlled House and Senate could pursue in the coming years. Several are important for the technology sector. “As surprising as the election results are, we have to recognize that there is a messy order in the peoples’ decisions,” said

By |2016-11-11T12:22:58-05:00November 11th, 2016|News|

BlueWater Angels Invest In Dental Recycling Of North America

MIDLAND - BlueWater Angels said it has funded Dental Recycling of North America, although the dollar figure for the investment was not specified. BlueWater Angels also said it is providing operating support to the company, described as the fastest growing waste management company solely dedicated to the dental profession The press release also said DRNA,

By |2016-11-11T14:32:16-05:00November 11th, 2016|Entrepreneurs|

Do You Have Cool Videos Shot From Your Drone? Share Those With MI ReelCast

ANN ARBOR - Do you shoot cool scenic videos with the camera on your drone? Well MITechNews.Com is offering you a public place to post them. MITechNews.Com has launched MI Reelcast, a new video section where drone enthusiasts and tech start-ups can post their videos - plus get them promoted to a large technology, business

By |2016-11-11T11:11:06-05:00November 11th, 2016|Drones, Featured|

Sen. Gary Peters Headlines “Cybersecurity For Business – In 5 Steps” Workshop Nov. 21 In Ann Arbor

ANN ARBOR - U.S. Senator Gary Peters headlines a workshop Nov. 21 at Washtenaw Community College that invites businesses to learn the five steps to cybersecurity peace of mind. Cybersecurity for Business...in 5 Steps is co-hosted by the National Cyber Security Alliance. The workshop is aimed at giving small and medium-sized businesses an opportunity to

By |2016-11-11T10:22:38-05:00November 11th, 2016|Cyber Defense|

Firearms Deer Season, Starting Nov. 15, To Make Huge Impact On Michigan Economy

LANSING - Hunting remains a vibrant annual tradition in Michigan and also produces a significant impact on Michigan’s economy. This year, more than 525,000 hunters are expected to participate in the annual firearms season for deer which accounts for the largest share of the estimated $2.3 billion spent on hunting in Michigan.  The annual firearms

By |2016-11-21T17:53:58-05:00November 11th, 2016|Featured, Politics|

Mobile-Friendly: Google’s Getting Real Serious and So Should You

FLINT - Here we go again. Another potential massive shake up with how Google structures their index and trust me on this, it will have an impact on your site’s rankings! Google is taking mobile-friendly to a new level. All of this has to do with the seismic shift people are making to mobile. For

By |2016-11-11T08:58:37-05:00November 11th, 2016|Guest Columns|

jacapps Promotes Levy To Vice President, Software Development

BINGHAM FARMS - Mobile application developer jacapps has promoted Kate Levy to Vice President of Software Development. Since joining jacapps as a mobile application developer in 2010, Levy has taken on more responsibilities. During her tenure, she’s been involved in the development of more than six hundred mobile apps, helped guide her team in the

By |2016-11-10T15:57:03-05:00November 10th, 2016|Connected Tech, New Products / Contracts|