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.

Key Factors To Understand While Setting Up A Private Limited Company (BV) In The Netherlands

Source: Unsplash Setting up a company requires careful consideration of several factors. This is especially true if you want to step foot into the Netherlands' business market. The first step will be to familiarize yourself with the country's business culture and legal system.  Many Entrepreneurs get stuck and become overwhelmed by the multitude of legal

By |2023-12-21T21:28:30-05:00December 21st, 2023|Guest Columns|

Ann Arbor Installs More Solar In 2023 Than Any Year On Record

ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor has installed 219 solar systems as of Dec. 14, making 2023 the biggest year for solar installations in the city’s history. Combined, the installations added over 1.8 MW of solar in Ann Arbor and brought solar adoptions rates to 4% of all residential households. With yet another strong year of

By |2023-12-19T15:40:39-05:00December 19th, 2023|Clean Update|

West Michigan Climate Action Forum

GRAND RAPIDS - Join the West Michigan Climate Action Forum, a community gathering hosted by GVMC, KERAMIDA, and the Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, aimed at shaping the sustainable future of our region. This collaborative event invites residents, leaders, and stakeholders to actively participate in the creation of the West Michigan Climate Action Plan. Through this

By |2023-12-19T15:32:43-05:00December 19th, 2023|Announcements/New Products, Events/Announcements, Life Sciences|

Cybersecurity Trends 2023 And 2024

ANN ARBOR - Ransomware again tops the biggest cyber threats in 2023 and likely will again in 2024. So says cybersecurity professionals Richard Stiennon and Dan Lohrmann. Both again joins MITechTV co-hosts Matt Roush and Mike Brennan on this end of year edition of Cybersecurity Update. Stiennon is the author of the Cybersecurity Yearbook and

By |2023-12-19T12:47:10-05:00December 19th, 2023|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

MEDC Announces Major Developments In Detroit’s Corktown District

LANSING - The Michigan Economic Development Corporation last week announced three community revitalization projects that will bring economic growth, housing, and increased vibrancy to the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit. The projects, expected to generate a total capital investment of $67.2 million, are intended to meet housing needs in response to Ford Motor Company’s globally recognized

By |2023-12-19T12:48:25-05:00December 19th, 2023|mitechtv, Politics, Politics/Government|

Marburger STEM Center Seeks STEM Teachers To Support

SOUTHFIELD - The Marburger STEM Center is devoted to meeting the demands of a rapidly changing world. As technology continues to advance, developing innovative STEM education will become increasingly important for society. Executive Director Jay Jessen joins Matt Roush and Mike Brennan on MITech TV to talk about the center and how it works with

Report: Resolve, Unity, Vision Essential To Reverse Michigan’s Population Crisis

DETROIT – A new report paints a stark picture for the state's future unless significant changes are made now.  According to the report from the Growing Michigan Together Council, Michigan is at a crossroads. The past two years have served as a stark reminder that the headwinds of change are constant. We are facing massive

By |2023-12-18T10:26:40-05:00December 18th, 2023|Featured, News|

Stonehenge Ancient Solar Calendar Linking UK To Egypt

LONDON - The mystery of Stonehenge may finally have been unravelled by researchers who say it's a giant solar calendar that may link the UK to ancient Egypt. Professor Timothy Darvill, from Bournemouth University, concluded that the site was created based on a solar year of 365.25 days to help people keep track of days,

By |2023-12-17T14:39:59-05:00December 17th, 2023|Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|

DTE Energy’s MIGreenPower Program Named Top Utility Green Tariff Program U.S.

DETRIUT — DTE Energy announced that the National Renewable Energy Laboratory has recognized DTE’s MIGreenPower program as the top utility green tariff program in the U.S. MIGreenPower enables DTE Electric customers to attribute an even greater percentage of their electricity use to Michigan-based wind and solar projects beyond the 15% DTE already provides. High and growing

By |2023-12-16T16:20:30-05:00December 16th, 2023|New Products / Contracts|