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.

Grand Haven Ultraviolet Light Disinfecting Tech Developer Offers 2 New Devices

GRAND HAVEN—The Grand Haven ultraviolet light disinfecting technology developer UV Angel announced two new UV-C light devices to autonomously and continuously treat the air and surfaces for harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses. UV Angel’s newest products—the UV Angel Air and the UV Angel Adapt—provide customers in the health care and other industries with new tools for the fight against infectious

By |2020-04-25T15:39:07-04:00April 25th, 2020|Coronavirus, Science|

iHemp Hour April 23 Live Video Training Features Crop Scout Christie On Soil Health

ANN ARBOR - On the next iHemp Hour on Thursday April 23rd at noon we will cover the topics of soil health very important information will be shared by Christie Apple (aka) Crop Scout Christie. Crop Scout Christie has been advising growers on proper crop nutrients for a variety of crops, fruit, grain, vegetables and hemp.

By |2020-04-21T11:32:43-04:00April 21st, 2020|Hemp, Marijuana Business, News|

Cyber Patriot Camps, COVID-19 Test Tracking and Contact Tracing Apps, Disease Updates

ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV April 20, Tamara Shoemaker of the University of Detroit Mercy updates the Cyber Patriot summer camp program. Russell Schindler of Sample Serve describes his smart phone app used to track coronavirus test samples. Tarun Nimmagadda of CoronaTrace explains his mobile app that notifies people if they were in close

By |2024-04-04T14:18:45-04:00April 19th, 2020|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

MEDC Creates $3 Million Tech Startup Stabilization Fund To Support Second-Stage Companies

LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has created a $3 million Tech Startup Stabilization Fund  to invest in early-stage tech startups in Michigan that are being impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Administered by ID Ventures , the Tech Startup Stabilization Fund will provide early-stage tech companies direct investments or loans that can be converted into equity. Investment and

By |2020-04-19T16:51:28-04:00April 19th, 2020|Politics, Politics/Government|

ITC Commits $500,000 to COVID-19 Disaster Relief Funding

NOVI - As the nation rallies to support the fight against the Pandemic, ITC is committing $500,000 in disaster relief funding to support agencies in need throughout its seven-state footprint. The funding will be distributed in two rounds – the first for food charities and the second to support mental health and substance abuse agencies.

By |2020-04-19T18:02:52-04:00April 19th, 2020|Featured, New Products / Contracts|

Dow Designs Simplified Face Shield For Front-Line Healthcare Workers

MIDLAND—To help address the urgent need for personal protective equipment among healthcare professionals battling the COVID-19 pandemic, Midland-based Dow Chemical Co. (NYSE: DOW) has developed a simplified face shield design and is sharing its design through an open-source file to help accelerate production rates of this critically-needed PPE. In addition, the company is collaborating to produce 100,000

By |2020-04-17T18:07:08-04:00April 17th, 2020|Coronavirus, Science|

Judge Invalidates Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses In Warren

WARREN - Fifteen marijuana businesses hoping to open dispensaries in Warren have been dealt a severe blow following a judge’s order to revoke their licenses. In a ruling issued Tuesday, Macomb County Circuit Judge Carl Marlinga said the city’s Medical Marihuana Review Committee, which evaluated and scored the applications for dispensary licenses from more than

By |2020-04-16T19:42:35-04:00April 16th, 2020|Marijuana Business, News|

Circuit Court Denies Republicans’ Bid To Halt Michigan’s Redistricting Commission

ANN ARBOR - Implementation of the Michigan redistricting commission should proceed as planned, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday. Two cases brought against the state by the Michigan Republican Party and individual state Republicans asked the court to declare the voter-approved commission unconstitutional and halt its formation. “Today’s federal court decision upholding the

By |2020-04-16T19:27:48-04:00April 16th, 2020|Politics, Politics/Government|

12 Small Businesses, Non-Profits Making PPEs To Battle COVID-19 Get $1 Million

LANSING - Twelve small businesses and nonprofits around Michigan have been awarded a total of $1 million through the Pure Michigan Business Connect COVID-19 Emergency Access and Retooling Grants program, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. The program is providing the funds to small manufacturers looking to retool and produce critical health and human

By |2020-04-15T18:52:52-04:00April 15th, 2020|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

MITech TV: Business Financing, 3D Printed Face Shields, Medical Device Developer, COVID-19 Update

ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV April 13, Financing expert Bob Moore returns to talk about ways businesses can find funding during the pandemic. Inventors Darrin and Dalton Luedke are using a 3D printer to make plastic face shields for healthcare providers.  Medical device developer Gene Parunak from in2being discusses his weekly video conference with

By |2024-04-04T14:18:45-04:00April 12th, 2020|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|