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.

Channel Sales Pro: How Tech Sales And Service Organizations Can Improve Lead Generation

DETROIT - At Channel Sales.PRO, CEO Rick Beckers helps technology companies grow using a powerful mix of industry expertise, experienced consultants, and modern sales strategies. In this video, Beckers shows how Channel Sales.PRO helps tech sales and service organizations generate more leads, land new customers, and expand inside their ideal customer profiles—without adding headcount. During

By |2025-12-17T09:19:59-05:00December 16th, 2025|ESD, Featured, mitechtv|

Paul Eisenstein Joins Journalists For Operation Frodo – Dog Rescue Program

DETROIT - Auto writer Paul Eisenstein from Headlight.News is on a mission this week to save dogs from testing lab experiments and shelters that kill dogs if they are not adopted within a specified period of time. It's called operation Frodo. It's the sixth year for this humanitarian effort. Paul met other auto journalists in

By |2026-01-08T10:45:33-05:00December 15th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence|

Factory Shutdowns Raise Concerns Over GM’s Truck Production Amid Broader Trends in the U.S. Automotive Sector

FLINT - Factory workers are accustomed to periodic production line shutdowns for maintenance, but General Motors' recent announcement raises some eyebrows. The company revealed that the Flint Assembly plant, which manufactures GM’s heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks, will halt production for an entire four weeks. The shutdown, described as “extended holiday downtime,” will

By |2025-12-15T15:33:56-05:00December 15th, 2025|News|

Does the Michigan Economic Development Corp. Do More Than Provide Business Funding And Tax Credits?

LANSING - Some Michigan legislators are critical of the way the Michigan Economic Development Corp. uses business funding and tax credits to woo businesses to Michigan. MEDC CEO Quentin Messer Jr. addresses those concerns and said both programs are just a small percentage of what MEDC does to help create jobs. MEDC CEO Quinten

By |2025-12-17T09:55:36-05:00December 15th, 2025|Government/Politics, mitechtv, Politics, Politics/Government|

Ann Arbor’s Electric Patrol Car Pilot Reflects Growing EV Experiments Across Michigan Police Departments

ANN ARBOR — The Ann Arbor Police Department is cautiously testing the use of electric vehicles in law enforcement, currently operating one electric patrol vehicle as it evaluates whether EVs can play a broader role in police work. Department officials describe the vehicle as a pilot, not a fleet conversion. The EV is primarily used

By |2025-12-14T16:51:13-05:00December 14th, 2025|Auto Tech, Clean Update|

Ohio Bill Tightens Home Marijuana Grow Rules, Recasting Voter-Approved Legalization as SB 56 Heads to DeWine

COLUMBUS — Ohio law allows adults to grow marijuana at home, but legislation heading to Gov. Mike DeWine would tighten where and how residents can legally cultivate cannabis, further reshaping the state’s newly legalized adult-use market. Under current Ohio law, adults may grow marijuana plants at their primary residence, but strict limits already apply. Households

By |2025-12-14T12:21:03-05:00December 14th, 2025|Business|

Ford–SK End $11.4B Battery Venture As EV Sales Slow And Policy Shifts Reshape The Market

DEARBORN — Ford Motor Co. and South Korean battery manufacturer SK On are unwinding one of the most ambitious electric-vehicle bets of the past decade, ending their $11.4 billion joint venture to build EV battery plants in the United States as demand for electric vehicles softens and federal policy signals shift. The move marks a

By |2025-12-14T11:08:40-05:00December 14th, 2025|Auto Tech, Clean Update|

NASA Scientist Claims Star Of Bethlehem Not A Star At All

WASHINGTON DC - The Star of Bethlehem has long been viewed as a miraculous celestial sign tied to the nativity story. However, new scientific analysis offers a different explanation. Instead of a traditional star, the event may be linked to a rare astronomical occurrence. As a result, the centuries-old mystery is being reconsidered through a

By |2026-01-30T06:43:33-05:00December 12th, 2025|Science|

DeWine to Sign Bill Recriminalizing Out-of-State Marijuana, Rolling Back Ohio Voter Law

COLUMBUS - Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday he will sign legislation that rolls back key parts of Ohio’s voter-approved marijuana law, including a provision that would again make it a crime to possess marijuana legally purchased in another state, such as neighboring Michigan. Voters approved recreational marijuana in 2023 with the expectation that legal

By |2025-12-12T09:39:10-05:00December 12th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan Council Of Women Offering STEM Programs

SOUTHFIELD - Michigan Council of Women Offering STEM Programs for Young Women highlights how Michigan STEM programs are opening new pathways for girls and young women interested in technology. Currently, several hands-on initiatives are helping students build real-world skills. At the same time, mentorship and community support play a key role. As a result, participants