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.

Industry 4.0, Healthcare Bootcamp, Electrifly Detroit, Hero Project, Four20 Academy

ANN ARBOR - Dan Randomski updates that latest news from the Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator. Brandon Roderick Tucker provides details on a new four-week healthcare course at Washtenaw Community College. Moody Mattan co-founder of BrandXR provides deep dive into Electrif;y Detroit. Dan Keelan, a partner in Hero Project, explains how it will benefit Veterans.

By |2021-06-17T16:35:45-04:00June 14th, 2021|Podcasts|

LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Lands 3 Grants

ANN ARBOR - Lawrence Technological University's Centrepolis Accelerator has landed three new grants to help fuel additional development. Director Dan Radomski joins Matt Roush and Mike Brennan to provide all the details. The Centrepolis Accelerator team is comprised of various experienced business development and technology experts from in and around the Southeastern Michigan area. Their

By |2021-06-14T15:56:47-04:00June 14th, 2021|ESD, mitechtv|

Progenity To Lay Off 110 Lab Employees In Ann Arbor In August

ANN ARBOR -  Progenity, a San Diego-based biotechnology company, reported last week it will close its genetic testing lab in Ann Arbor and  permanently lay off 110 employees on Aug. 6. As a result, the laboratory will no longer offer its Preparent Carrier Test, Innatal Prenatal Screen, Riscover Hereditary Cancer Test or its Resura Prenatal

By |2021-06-13T16:58:40-04:00June 13th, 2021|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

DTE Energy To Bring Additional Renewable Energy To More Customers In Michigan

DETROIT - DTE Energy announced June 9 the Michigan Public Service Commission approved the company’s plans to bring additional renewable energy to more of its customers. DTE, in an effort to continue to provide more accessibility to renewable energy, will work with local organizations in Detroit, Highland Park and River Rouge to build new community

By |2021-06-13T16:44:48-04:00June 13th, 2021|Clean Update|

Shyft Group To Offer All-Electric Built Class 3 Chassis For Medium-Duty Trucks

NOVI– The Shyft Group, Inc. plans to bring to market an all-electric purpose-built Class 3 chassis  platform designed to serve a wide array of medium-duty truck markets, from last mile parcel delivery fleets to work trucks, passenger busses, recreational vehicles, and more. Shyft Innovations, The Shyft Group's dedicated mobility research and development team, will introduce

By |2021-06-13T17:01:19-04:00June 13th, 2021|Auto Tech, Clean Update|

ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting: The Changing Face Of Social Engineering

DETROIT - Jen Fox shares insights she has gained through her experiences as a social engineer. What exactly is social engineering and what goes into a social engineering campaign? What does social engineering look like and what tricks or techniques has Jen found to be the most successful? Most importantly, what has she found to

By |2021-06-13T16:16:25-04:00June 13th, 2021|Cyber Defense|

West Michigan Sustainable Business Hires Wesley Watson As New Engagement Manager

GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business has hired Wesley Watson as its new Engagement Manager. In this new role, Watson will provide tactical support for the Forum's growth as a regional and statewide network, its educational programming, and collaborative projects. Among other initiatives, he will be leading our work to engage underrepresented communities in

By |2021-06-11T15:43:03-04:00June 11th, 2021|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid|

Four20 Post: Cannabis Caregivers Under Attack; New Caregivers Association Launching In Response

ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post June 9, we took a look at the controversy swirling around efforts by large cannabis companies to lobby for more regulations for medical cannabis caregivers that would reduce the number of plants they can grow and patients they can serve – the very group that built the medical marijuana

By |2021-06-10T17:07:48-04:00June 9th, 2021|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Russian Ransomware Attacks Analyzed By Cybersecurity Expert Dan Lohrmann

ANN ARBOR - Dan Lohrmann from Security Mentor - the former Chief Information Security Officer for the State of Michigan - analyzes the recent waves of ransomware attacks that have targeted US petroleum pipeline companies, meat packers and more. He agrees they originate from Russia. And he offers some advice to President Biden of what

By |2021-06-10T14:31:36-04:00June 8th, 2021|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Michigan High Speed Broadband Program Explained By Lt Gov. Garlin Gilchrist

ANN ARBOR - Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist provides details on a new state government program aimed at providing low-cost broadband connections to people in the cities and country that can not afford otherwise. The state wants to close the digital divide that often keeps both groups from participating in virtual schools and training, remote

By |2021-06-07T19:18:35-04:00June 7th, 2021|mitechtv, Politics, Politics/Government|