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.

A2ZERO Green Fair To Downtown Ann Arbor Sept. 20

ANN ARBOR — The A2ZERO Green Fair returns on Sept. 20 along Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor. Attendees can stroll local exhibits and learn innovative ways to live sustainably and take climate action. More than 80 nonprofit, governmental and commercial exhibitors will be on hand to answer questions, allowing attendees to find resources to

By |2024-09-10T16:31:49-04:00September 10th, 2024|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless, Featured|

Project DIAMOnD Opens Digital Transformation Center In Auburn Hills

AUBURN HILLS – Project DIAMOnD, a 3D printing initiative in partnership with Automation Alley and Oakland County, has opened a Digital Transformation Center in Auburn Hills that provides companies access to industrial 3D printing equipment, training and support. The new Digital Transformation Center (DTC) is supported by Geofabrica, an Auburn Hills, Michigan business that specializes in the

By |2024-09-10T15:47:35-04:00September 10th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Marketing That Got Six Ohio Dispensaries Fined

COLUMBUS — Ohio’s Division of Cannabis Control fined at least six dispensaries over how they advertised around the start of recreational sales. A rule repeated in paperwork against the group of shops regarded the rules they were bound to, as they tried to draw in recreational customers before and after Aug. 6. That Tuesday effectively

By |2024-09-10T15:20:54-04:00September 10th, 2024|Guest Columns|

Ohio Recreational Marijuana Sales Top $54 Million In First Month

COLUMBUS - More than $50 million worth of recreational marijuana product has been sold in Ohio in the first month of legal rollout, according to the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control. In the latest report, the division states recreational sales from Aug. 6 to Sept. 7 total $54,649,749. The division reports 840,141 units of manufactured product

By |2024-09-10T13:39:43-04:00September 10th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|

Interim Dean Joins LTU College of Engineering

SOUTHFIELD – Maj Dean Mirmirani has been appointed as the interim dean of the LTU College of Engineering, effective July 1, 2024. He succeeds Nabil Grace, who has been appointed as the new senior vice president of research and economic development at LTU. 1. LTU's New Interim Dean Dr. Mirmirani's Background: Dr. Mirmirani brings a

By |2024-09-30T18:07:31-04:00September 9th, 2024|ESD, mitechtv|

MEDC Promotes Wolgamott To Lead Pure Michigan Tourism Campaign

LANSING– As the iconic Pure Michigan campaign nears its 20th anniversary in just over a year, the team behind the brand announcied new leadership to steer it into the future. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced that Kelly Wolgamott has been named Vice President of Pure Michigan. Wolgamott has served as interim Vice President since

By |2024-09-08T17:19:21-04:00September 8th, 2024|ESD, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

Grand Haven Township Selects 123NET For Broadband Project

SOUTHFIELD – Grand Haven Township in Ottawa County, and 123NET, a premier fiber internet, colocation and voice services provider, have entered into an agreement to construct 5.5 miles of high-capacity fiber in rural areas of the township that lack high-speed internet access. This project follows a previously announced partnership between 123NET and Ottawa County to

By |2024-09-06T11:24:38-04:00September 6th, 2024|Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|

US Signal Completes Acquisition of OneNeck

GRAND RAPIDS – US Signal Company has successfully completed its acquisition of OneNeck IT Solutions LLC and OneNeck Data Center Holdings LLC from Telephone and Data Systems, a leading provider of wireless, broadband, video, voice, hosted and managed services to U.S. businesses. This acquisition significantly expands US Signal's data center footprint and service offerings. 1.

By |2024-09-27T15:02:12-04:00September 6th, 2024|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Michigan Received $750,000 for Infrastructure and Clean Energy

LANSING – Michigan has been awarded $750,000 to support workers in securing well-paying jobs in infrastructure and clean energy. The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) received this grant from the Families & Workers Fund. This award recognizes LEO's Community & Worker Economic Transition Office as a winner of the Powering Climate and

By |2024-09-27T14:32:18-04:00September 5th, 2024|mitechtv, Politics, Politics/Government|

DEA Agents Still Making Marijuana Arrests in Ohio And Michigan

WASHINGTON DC – Despite Ohio's recent legalization of recreational marijuana, federal law still prohibits its use. This means that DEA agents in Ohio and Michigan continue to have the authority to make arrests for marijuana-related offenses. This ongoing discrepancy between state and federal law has created a complex legal context for marijuana consumers and businesses

By |2024-09-25T17:54:12-04:00September 3rd, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|