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.

Anderson Economic Group Proposes 6 Tax Reforms Under Trump Administration

EAST LANSING - Anderson Economic Group has identified six tax policies that President-Elect Trump and a Republican-controlled House and Senate could pursue in the coming years. Several are important for the technology sector. “As surprising as the election results are, we have to recognize that there is a messy order in the peoples’ decisions,” said

By |2016-11-11T12:22:58-05:00November 11th, 2016|News|

BlueWater Angels Invest In Dental Recycling Of North America

MIDLAND - BlueWater Angels said it has funded Dental Recycling of North America, although the dollar figure for the investment was not specified. BlueWater Angels also said it is providing operating support to the company, described as the fastest growing waste management company solely dedicated to the dental profession The press release also said DRNA,

By |2016-11-11T14:32:16-05:00November 11th, 2016|Entrepreneurs|

Do You Have Cool Videos Shot From Your Drone? Share Those With MI ReelCast

ANN ARBOR - Do you shoot cool scenic videos with the camera on your drone? Well MITechNews.Com is offering you a public place to post them. MITechNews.Com has launched MI Reelcast, a new video section where drone enthusiasts and tech start-ups can post their videos - plus get them promoted to a large technology, business

By |2016-11-11T11:11:06-05:00November 11th, 2016|Drones, Featured|

Sen. Gary Peters Headlines “Cybersecurity For Business – In 5 Steps” Workshop Nov. 21 In Ann Arbor

ANN ARBOR - U.S. Senator Gary Peters headlines a workshop Nov. 21 at Washtenaw Community College that invites businesses to learn the five steps to cybersecurity peace of mind. Cybersecurity for Business...in 5 Steps is co-hosted by the National Cyber Security Alliance. The workshop is aimed at giving small and medium-sized businesses an opportunity to

By |2016-11-11T10:22:38-05:00November 11th, 2016|Cyber Defense|

Firearms Deer Season, Starting Nov. 15, To Make Huge Impact On Michigan Economy

LANSING - Hunting remains a vibrant annual tradition in Michigan and also produces a significant impact on Michigan’s economy. This year, more than 525,000 hunters are expected to participate in the annual firearms season for deer which accounts for the largest share of the estimated $2.3 billion spent on hunting in Michigan.  The annual firearms

By |2016-11-21T17:53:58-05:00November 11th, 2016|Featured, Politics|

Mobile-Friendly: Google’s Getting Real Serious and So Should You

FLINT - Here we go again. Another potential massive shake up with how Google structures their index and trust me on this, it will have an impact on your site’s rankings! Google is taking mobile-friendly to a new level. All of this has to do with the seismic shift people are making to mobile. For

By |2016-11-11T08:58:37-05:00November 11th, 2016|Guest Columns|

jacapps Promotes Levy To Vice President, Software Development

BINGHAM FARMS - Mobile application developer jacapps has promoted Kate Levy to Vice President of Software Development. Since joining jacapps as a mobile application developer in 2010, Levy has taken on more responsibilities. During her tenure, she’s been involved in the development of more than six hundred mobile apps, helped guide her team in the

By |2016-11-10T15:57:03-05:00November 10th, 2016|Connected Tech, New Products / Contracts|

M2 TechCast: Inforum Profile: Tatiana Grant Flash Delivery – Detroit First On-Demand Food Delivery Service

DETROIT – A self-proclaimed “foodie”, Tatiana Grant decided to turn an idea into reality in 2013 after realizing she needed dinner delivered to her; it was a cold, rainy night. After doing research, she discovered this could turn into a viable business venture. The concept of Flash Delivery (www.flashdeliverymi.com) was born. Flash Delivery is a

By |2016-11-09T16:43:04-05:00November 9th, 2016|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

M2 TechCast: HyGenesis Reduces Contamination On Hands, Surfaces, Textiles

ROYAL OAK - On this segment of M2 TechCast, Keith Brophy, state director of the Michigan Small Business Development Center, interviews HyGenesis chief operating officer Robert Kosnik who describes his product Hand Armor. A single application of HyGenesis technologies can reduce surface contamination on hands for hours, on surfaces for months and on textiles for up to

M2 TechCast: LTU’s Marburger STEM Center Provides Much Needed Lab, Collaboration Space

ROYAL OAK - The Marburger STEM center will expose young people to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (and now the Arts) at Lawrence Tech University. Sibrina Collins, executive director of LTU’s Marburger STEM Center, appears on M2 TechCast to explain how this project will help students. Opened in August 2016, the A. Alfred Taubman Engineering,

By |2016-11-09T14:40:34-05:00November 9th, 2016|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|