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.

Davenport University Lands a Comedy Legend for President’s Final Gala

GRAND RAPIDS — If you’re going to throw one last gala before riding off into retirement, you might as well bring in someone who knows how to own a stage. That’s exactly what Davenport University is doing. The university’s annual Excellence in Business Gala on May 2 at DeVos Place will feature Emmy- and Tony-winning

By |2026-02-16T19:34:47-05:00February 16th, 2026|Business, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

State Champs Sports Network Expands Coverage Of High School Sports

SOUTHFIELD - WDIV Detroit 4 has partnered with STATE CHAMPS Sports Network to expand its coverage of high school sports in Metro Detroit, including more than 50 live game broadcasts. Lorne Plant, vice president of Operations at parent copany Yelllow Flag Productions, in this video iterview, also talks about how the alliance with the Detroit

By |2026-02-23T13:13:54-05:00February 16th, 2026|mitechtv, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Choosing a WoW Gold Seller: Safety, Popularity, and Key Considerations

World of Warcraft has remained one of the most popular for many years, and in-game gold still plays an important role in a character’s overall progression. With each new expansion, the pace of the game accelerates, and preparation requirements grow, so many players prefer to save time and turn to specialized WoW Gold selling services.

By |2026-02-19T08:05:33-05:00February 16th, 2026|Guest Columns|

Crypto Industry Builds Massive Political War Chest Ahead of November — What It Could Mean for Michigan

WASHINGTON DC - The cryptocurrency industry has moved from market disruptor to political heavyweight. Heading into the November 2026 midterm elections, crypto-aligned political action committees have assembled a campaign war chest estimated at more than $200 million, positioning the digital asset sector as one of the most aggressive new players in federal politics. The strategy

By |2026-02-15T18:24:28-05:00February 15th, 2026|Business, ESD, Featured, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

AI’s Power Surge: What It Means For Michigan Industry

Artificial intelligence growth is increasing electricity demand across manufacturing, data centers and grid infrastructure in Michigan. DETROIT - Artificial Intelligence is often framed as a software revolution. But for Michigan’s economy, AI is rapidly becoming something else: a power story. From advanced manufacturing plants to defense contractors and emerging data centers, AI requires one critical

By |2026-02-15T17:29:01-05:00February 15th, 2026|ESD, Industry 4.0|

When You Need Access To Your Company’s Data, These Are The Steps To Take

When you or your team members need to access your company’s data and other essential content information, it is not always as easy as turning on a laptop or checking a program. Sometimes, the sheer volume of data is overwhelming, and it can be difficult to even know where to start. Regardless of your perceived

By |2026-02-14T18:55:55-05:00February 14th, 2026|Business|

Whitmer Takes Michigan’s $30B Defense Industry Global — With TACOM At The Core

Michigan’s defense and aerospace sector supports 160,000 jobs. A new strategy aims to capture more federal and international investment. LANSING — When Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed global leaders at the Munich Security Conference this week, she wasn’t just participating in an international policy discussion. She was promoting one of Michigan’s most strategic economic engines: its

By |2026-02-14T10:27:28-05:00February 14th, 2026|Featured, Government/Politics, News, Politics, Politics/Government|

Ohio AG Sues Major Cannabis Operators, Alleging Price-Fixing — What It Signals For Michigan’s Market

COLUMBUS, OH — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed an antitrust lawsuit against nine large multi-state cannabis operators, accusing them of coordinating purchasing agreements and shelf space allocations to keep marijuana prices artificially high in Ohio’s newly launched adult-use market. The lawsuit, filed in Franklin County under Ohio’s Valentine Act, alleges the companies entered

By |2026-02-13T19:28:47-05:00February 13th, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|

Gordie Howe Bridge Dispute Raises Stakes for Michigan Trade, Manufacturing

Commercial trucks queue on the Ambassador Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor. The Detroit-Windsor corridor carries roughly one-quarter of U.S.-Canada trade. DETROIT - The nearly completed Gordie Howe International Bridge was designed to reduce risk in one of North America’s most critical trade corridors. Now it is at the center of a political dispute that could

By |2026-02-13T10:03:57-05:00February 13th, 2026|Featured, Industry 4.0, News|

Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel Decision Shifts To Michigan As Federal Review Ends

WASHINGTON DC - The decades-long fight over the future of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline has entered a new phase. With the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completing its federal environmental review of the proposed Line 5 tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac, the decision now largely shifts to Michigan regulators. State permits — and ongoing