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.

Mobile Web, App Performance Testing, Monitoring Focus Of November Mobile Monday Detroit

DETROIT - To help the Southeast Michigan mobile community get a clearer picture of the importance of mobile app and mobile web performance testing and monitoring, Mobile Monday Detroit is presenting Michigan-based experts in the field at its November 9th event at the OU Incubator on the campus of Oakland University. Key statistics indicate the

By |2015-11-12T14:37:16-05:00November 3rd, 2015|Connected Tech, Featured, Mobile MI|

New SBAM Connectivity Human Resources Administration Member Benefit Launched

LANSING - The Small Business Association of Michigan has launched SBAM Connectivity, powered by benepay Technologies. The new member-only benefit helps small business owners manage payroll, time and attendance, employee benefit administration, as well as compliance with the Affordable Care Act, ERISA and other human resources regulations. “With SBAM Connectivity, our members can select from

By |2015-11-03T17:09:30-05:00November 3rd, 2015|Entrepreneurs|

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Luncheon Nov. 16 Looks At Social Responsibility In Supply Chain

GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will present a luncheon Nov. 16 on social responsibility in the supply chain and other topics for its November membership meeting at Grand Rapids Public Museum. Featured speakers are Sean Ansett, principal of At Stake Advisors, and Dale Robertson, President and CEO of the Grand Rapids Public

By |2015-11-03T17:06:04-05:00November 3rd, 2015|Clean Update, Featured|

WMU Part Of Team That Tunes Abundant Elements For Semiconductors

KALAMAZOO - In a world concerned about the dwindling supply and skyrocketing prices of rare elements used to make semiconductors, an international team of scientists and engineers has demonstrated that a new material made from more abundant elements can be “tuned” to take their place for solar cell applications. The findings of the team’s work,

By |2015-10-30T09:01:30-04:00October 30th, 2015|ESD, New Products / Contracts|

Build A Successful App BootCamp Offered December 3

GRAND RAPIDS - If you want to build a successful mobile app, several Michigan groups are hosting a bootcamp on December 3 aimed at helping you do just that. The Michigan Small Business Development Center, the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan, Logic Solutions and Automation Alley are partnering to host a “How to Build a

By |2015-11-12T14:38:07-05:00October 30th, 2015|Connected Tech, Mobile MI, New Products / Contracts|

Current Motor Wins Michigan MobiPrize Competition

DETROIT – Current Motor Company, a privately held electric motorcycle and solar charging station maker, won the second annual Michigan MobiPrize competition Thursday and a cash prize of $5,000, plus mentorship and networking opportunities. In addition to electric motorcycle and solar charging station applications, Current Motor has developed a mini-fleet-in-a-box technology comprised of four electric

By |2015-10-29T15:21:23-04:00October 29th, 2015|Clean Update, Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Flipsi Wins Macomb PItch Competition For Small Business

AUBURN HILLS - The Macomb-OU INCubator awarded more than $20,000 in cash and in-kind prizes at Macomb Pitch: A Competition for Small Businesses. First prize went to Flipsi, makers of a bottle that flips inside-out, eliminating any hard-to-reach surfaces, with a patent-pending, food-grade and BPA-free silicone and plastic design. Foodjunky, the competition’s second-place winner, connects

By |2015-10-29T15:10:59-04:00October 29th, 2015|Entrepreneurs|

Corp! Wellness Award Winners Inspire Workers And Communities

WARREN - Wellness increases productivity, whether it’s for an organization or business. The Best and Brightest in Wellness awards provide companies, schools and churches with the opportunity to gain recognition and showcase their best practices. The program highlights those that promote a culture of wellness, and those that plan, implement and evaluate efforts in employee

By |2015-10-29T10:24:18-04:00October 29th, 2015|Life Sciences, New Products / Contracts|

Automation Alley Gets $45K From Business Accelerator To Fund Halley Orthopedics

TROY - Automation Alley has been awarded $45,000 from the Business Accelerator Fund to assist local tech startup Halley Orthopedics. Halley Orthopedics, recently named Startup of the Year at Automation Alley’s 15th Annual Awards Gala, is improving patient lives and helping transform the U.S. healthcare system with its X10 integrated recovery system for knee patients.

By |2015-10-28T20:42:47-04:00October 28th, 2015|Entrepreneurs, Life Sciences|