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 June 20 – Red Level, Cybersecurity Update, CloudTech1 University

ROYAL OAK - On June 20, David King, CEO of Red Level will join co-hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush, will discuss his company's new ad campaign, "Are You Future Ready." Also on the show will be cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon who will examine BREXIT - If Great Britain votes to leave the

By |2016-06-17T10:33:53-04:00June 17th, 2016|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Motor City Connect Live June 28 In Royal Oak at bd’s Mongolian Grill

ROYAL OAK - Motor City Connect will hold its next lunch meet-up June 28 at bd’s Mongolian Grill. Stop by and meet Founder Terry Bean who is celebrating the 10th anniversary of MCC, meet a lot of tech movers-and-shakers and eat some tasty stir-fry.  bd’s Mongolian Grill is at 430 S. Main St., Royal Oak,

By |2016-06-17T21:51:43-04:00June 17th, 2016|Entrepreneurs|

Ford Motor Company Support Includes Four Free Days, Plus STEMinista Project

DETROIT - The Michigan Science Center is hosting Ford Fun Free Days,  offering four free general admission days over the next year as well as supporting the STEMinista Project as a Genius Level sponsor. “A good education focused on technical skills is essential for future innovation in business and increased prosperity for our communities,” said

By |2016-06-17T08:03:38-04:00June 17th, 2016|New Products / Contracts, Science|

Gravitational Waves: U-M Physicists Involved In Second Detection

ANN ARBOR - For the second time, scientists have observed gravitational waves - ripples in the fabric of spacetime caused by the merger of black holes. The observation confirms physicists' original gravitational wave discovery, which was announced in February. "This second detection confirms that the original discovery of gravitational waves was no fluke. The future

By |2016-06-17T07:40:07-04:00June 17th, 2016|News|

Ag Tech Forum June 29 In Bay City Presents Promising Farm Technologies

BAY CITY - On June 29, some high-growth businesses in the agricultural field will present technologies during an Ag Tech Forum at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bay City . The event is hosted by MidMichigan Innovation Center and the BlueWater Angels. Investors and entrepreneurs are invited to attend and hear presentations by Ag technology ventures that are

By |2016-06-17T07:31:55-04:00June 17th, 2016|Entrepreneurs|

Deadline To Apply For TiE 20 Early Stage Startup Competition Extended To July 10

SOUTHFIELD - The deadline to apply for the TiE 20 Early Stage Startups that compete at TiE Midwest has been extended to July 10. TiE 20 are an elite group of Top 20 Early Stage Startups recognized and awarded from among hundreds of nominees at the annual TiEcon Midwest – one of the largest entrepreneurship

By |2016-06-17T08:06:12-04:00June 16th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Sustainable Business Forum June 20 Spotlights Renewable Energy Challenges

GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s June 20 meeting will feature a spotlight on renewable energy challenges and success stories, and the 2016 annual membership meeting at The B.O.B. in downtown Grand Rapids. Renewable energy has historically proven a significant challenge for organizations due to financial and regulatory constraints. However, the environment for

By |2016-06-16T19:57:54-04:00June 16th, 2016|Clean Update|

700,000 Advanced Manufacturing Employees Working In Region – Up 30 Percent Since 2009

DETROIT – Demand for advanced manufacturing workers is continuing its upward trend as 2015 marked the state’s sixth consecutive year of employment growth in the field with nearly 700,000 workers employed - the highest employment number since 2006 and a nearly 30 percent increase from the middle of the Great Recession in 2009. The new

By |2016-06-15T19:57:01-04:00June 15th, 2016|News|

Lessenberry Headlines Michigan Energy Fair June 24-25 At Ingham County Fairgrounds

MASON - Internationally renowned writer, commentator, and political analyst Jack Lessenberry, will headline a wide-ranging program of experts at the Michigan Energy Fair June 24 and 25 at the Ingham County Fairgrounds outside Lansing. As a special guest speaker, Lessenberry will be featured at noon June 25 at the Michigan Energy Fair and the Sustainable

By |2016-06-16T20:10:08-04:00June 15th, 2016|Clean Update, Featured|