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.

Benzinga Sells Majority Stake For $300 Million – CEO Jason Raznick Explains How Money Used

ANN ARBOR - Benzinga Founder and CEO Jason Raznick announced in October that he had sold a majority stake in the financial news service he founded a decade ago to a Canadian company. The sale earned Benzinga $300 million making early investors very happy and giving Jason money he wanted to expand his operations globally.

By |2021-11-04T11:18:13-04:00November 4th, 2021|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

Right Management Helps Companies Deal With Great Resignation

ANN ARBOR - Jeff Hauser, Senior Vice President for Right Management, is interviewed by Kathleen Norton-Schock about how his company can help other companies deal with what's called the Great Resignation, as employees refuse to return to the office after the COVID shutdown because they prefer virtual employment on line. Or the pandemic made them

By |2021-11-03T18:03:58-04:00November 3rd, 2021|ESD, mitechtv|

Lansing Caregiver Lobby Nov 4, USPS Bans Vape Shipping

ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post Nov. 3, Josh Cover, a Lansing cannabis attorney, discussed the latest caregiver law proposed changes and also lead a discussion about the USPS banning shipping vapes, including CBD vapes, through the mail. Also on the show was producer Mike Brennan, Editor of MIMarijuanaReport.Com, Rick Thompson, Executive Director of MINORML,

By |2021-11-07T18:13:16-05:00November 3rd, 2021|Marijuana Business, News|

Benzinga Sale, Right Management Interview, Hemp Wood, Xfinity Ups Internet Speeds

ANN ARBOR – On MITech TV Nov. 1, Jason Raznick, CEO of Benzinga, provides the back story on selling his company.  Kathleen Norton-Schock grabs the podium and interviews Jeff Hauser, Senior Vice President for Right Management. Jeff Cole, CEO of US Hemp Brokerage, provides details on his furniture products made from Hemp wood. Michelle Gilbert,

By |2021-11-01T13:37:01-04:00October 31st, 2021|Podcasts|

Community Solar Would Create $1.47 Billion Economic Boom For Michigan

EAST LANSING  – Community solar expansion in Michigan would contribute nearly $1.5 billion to the state’s economy over the next three decades, according to a study released today by Michigan State University. The study, conducted this fall by MSU Product Center/Center for Economic Analysis, examined the impact an expansion of 900 megawatt of community solar

By |2021-11-04T09:17:16-04:00October 31st, 2021|Clean Update, Climate Change, Featured|

DTE Energy Names Three New Vice Presidents

DETROIT — DTE Energy announced several executive appointments, aimed at developing key leaders and accelerating DTE’s aspiration to become the best-operated energy company in the country. “The development of strong leaders who are committed to our company, our customers and our communities is critical to DTE’s continued success,” said Jerry Norcia, president and CEO of

By |2021-10-31T17:59:01-04:00October 31st, 2021|Uncategorized|

Utilimaster Awarded $53 Million Contract From USPS For 447 Truck Bodies For Bulk Mail Delivery

NOVI - Utilimaster, part of the Shyft Group, was Awarded $53 Million Contract From USPS For 447 Truck Bodies to be used for bulk mail delivery. This USPS order is in addition to the previous $214 million multi-year contract for more than 2,000 vehicles, which was completed during the third quarter of 2019. “For more

By |2021-10-31T09:21:38-04:00October 31st, 2021|Announcements/New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Michigan Is Clean Energy Leader In Upper Midwest With 7 Percent Of Electricity From Wind

DETROIT - Michigan is a clean energy leader in the Upper Midwest footprint of the electric grid operator, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, and wind energy is leading the way. According to the American Clean Power Association, Michigan has installed 550 megawatts of wind capacity thus far in 2021, the second most in the MISO North

By |2021-10-29T15:53:18-04:00October 29th, 2021|Clean Update, Climate Change|

Michigan Celebrates Small Business Nominations Close Nov. 22

ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Celebrates Small Business Nominations are open once again for second stage companies in Michigan. Michigan Celebrates recognizes small businesses in all industries whose growth supports Michigan’s economy. Michigan Celebrates has established a variety of awards to honor the many different ways that small businesses demonstrate excellence across the state. Nominations

By |2021-10-29T13:45:02-04:00October 29th, 2021|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv, Politics, Politics/Government|