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.

ESD Podcast: Value Innovation For Your Business, Event Oct. 22

SOUTHFIELD - In this edition of the ESD Podcast, John S. Borza, PE, AVS, president and founder of Value Innovation, shares his company’s philosophy and services, and its “whole brain” approach to problem solving. To listen, click on http://techcentury.com/2015/10/06/esd-podcast-value-innovation-for-your-business-event-oct-22/

By |2015-10-06T19:57:30-04:00October 6th, 2015|ESD|

Lakeshore Advantage Funds Volta Power Systems For Second Time

ZEELAND - Lakeshore Advantage announced Monday that it has awarded Volta Power Systems $12,900 from the Business Accelerator Fund, the second cash award given Volta. The money will be used for the commercialization of Volta’s business. This is Volta’s second award; to date they have received over $32,000 from the BAF. Volta Power Systems is

By |2015-10-05T21:30:00-04:00October 5th, 2015|Entrepreneurs|

Episode 3, M2 TechCast: Activated, BambooDetroit, Michipreneur.Com, Internet Advisor On WJR

  FERNDALE – In this third episode of M Square TechCast, Co-hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush interview the co-founders of Clicktivated, BambooDetroit and Michpreneur.Com, as well as content partners Internet Advisor on WJR 760 AM in Detroit. To listen, click on http://www.podcastdetroit.com/audio/m2techcast-episode-3/

By |2015-10-05T20:27:39-04:00October 5th, 2015|M2 TechCast|

Mobile Monday Detroit Oct. 12 Event Looks At Impact Of Sensors

DETROIT - Mobile Monday Detroit is focusing on Wireless Sensors Oct. 12 with an event called Changing Industries, aimed at helping Michigan get a clearer picture of the impact of these devices on our lives and businesses. During the 6 pm event at TechTown Detroit, MTAM will explore the world of sensors - how they’ve

By |2015-10-05T20:01:23-04:00October 5th, 2015|Entrepreneurs|

Gas Mileage Drops For Second Straight Month

ANN ARBOR - Fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the U.S. fell for the second month in a row, indicating the driving public is buying more pickup trucks, SUVs and crossovers, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Average fuel economy (window-sticker values) of cars, light trucks, vans and SUVs purchased

By |2015-10-05T19:45:41-04:00October 5th, 2015|News|

West Michigan Startup Community Focus Of aimWest October Event

aimWest Oct. 21 Event: Startups In Your Backyard GRAND RAPIDS - aimWest's October networking and education event will be an exciting, fast-paced look into the vibrant West Michigan startup community. Several local startups will step onto the aimWest stage and blow our minds with how they're disrupting the market, the new technologies they're developing, and

By |2015-10-05T19:29:05-04:00October 5th, 2015|Entrepreneurs|

Davenport University Hosts MIddle School Computer Skills Challenge

  GRAND RAPIDS - Davenport University will host the Michigan Business Professionals of America Middle Level Conference next February offering middle school students the opportunity to apply computer skills, teamwork, research and presentation, while competing at business-related events. BPA competitions place emphasis on computer skills, teamwork, research, and presentation. Students may compete at both the state

By |2015-10-05T19:22:41-04:00October 5th, 2015|Uncategorized|

ISACA Detroit Chapter Meeting Oct. 21 Topics GRC, Audit Analytics

  TROY – The ISACA Detroit Chapter Meeting on Oct. 21 will feature two presentations: Pre-Dinner Topic: GRC Within a System Implementation Pre-Dinner Speakers: Chris McGee and Sarah Eilerman After-Dinner Topic: Audit Analytics After-Dinner Speakers: Libby Roop, CFE Peter Baciorowski, CISA. Registration and Networking begin at 4:30 pm at the Michigan State University Management Education

By |2015-10-05T19:14:37-04:00October 5th, 2015|Cyber Defense|

Pure Michigan Photo Contest Celebrates Four Seasons

LANSING - If you’d like to see your photos of Michigan’s four seasons appear in a glossy magazine next year distributed to hundreds of thousands of Michigan visitors in 2016? Then the 4th Annual Michigan Moments Photo Contest can gain your flicks a lot of visibility. The contest kicked off Oct. 5. New this year,

By |2015-10-05T13:23:29-04:00October 5th, 2015|Featured, News|

Online Tech Co-CEO Mike Klein Leaves Company

ANN ARBOR - Mike Klein, who served as co-CEO of data center provider Online Tech, has left the company to pursue other interests. No specific reason was given. “Online Tech is a great company,” said Klein. “Online Tech grew at five-and-a-half times in the seven years I was there. Online Tech is now well positioned

By |2015-10-01T17:38:13-04:00October 1st, 2015|Entrepreneurs, Featured|