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.

Support Sustainable Business At The Triple Bottom Line Bash

GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will again honor local organizations and professionals at The Third Annual Triple Bottom Line Bash on October 12. A sell-out in its first two years, the event has become the signature function for local sustainable business professionals in West Michigan.  This year's edition features our annual awards,

By |2016-09-26T21:59:06-04:00September 26th, 2016|Life Sciences, News|

West Michigan Employment Expo Back At DeltaPlex October 15

GRAND RAPIDS - An estimated 40 or more area businesses will be participating in the West Michigan Employment Expo October 15 at the DeltaPlex in Grand Rapids. Organized by radio stations WLAV-FM, WBBL-FM, HOT 105.3 WHTS, 94.5 NASH WTNR-FM and WJRW-AM, the goal of the West Michigan Employment Expo is to bring area businesses together

By |2016-09-26T21:47:45-04:00September 26th, 2016|New Products / Contracts, News|

UPS Uses Drone to Deliver Package to Boston-Area Island

BOSTON - United Parcel Service said Friday it successfully used a drone to deliver medicine to an island near Boston, jumping into a race with competitors such as Amazon.Com to test drone delivery inside the United States. The delivery of an inhaler on Thursday was conducted in partnership with CyPhy Works, a drone maker in

By |2016-09-26T21:31:25-04:00September 26th, 2016|Drones|

Wayne State Offers Certificate Course In Entrepreneurship, Innovation

DETROIT - The Wayne State University Board of Governors has approved a new undergraduate certificate in entrepreneurship and innovation, designed by the Mike Ilitch School of Business, to provide students with the specialized knowledge and skills to develop and launch startup ventures. Courses will begin in January 2017. The 15-credit certificate is open to students

By |2016-09-26T21:07:26-04:00September 26th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

M2 TechCast Sept. 26: Showcasing Organizations That Address The IT Skills Gap In Detroit

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday Sept. 26, Mike Brennan and Matt Roush will be showcasing organizations working to address the skills gap in IT and working to promote greater Detroit as a great place to come work and live. The Internet radio show will introduce the Opportunity Detroit Tech Council - a non-profit

By |2016-09-23T13:49:27-04:00September 23rd, 2016|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Audit Cites Treasury For Lack Of Business Tax Follow-Up

LANSING - The Michigan Department of Treasury Business Tax Division was not ensuring that businesses were filing all the necessary tax forms and was not following up when forms were tagged for errors, a report from Auditor General Doug Ringler said. The performance audit of the Corporate Income Tax and Michigan Business Tax in the

By |2016-09-23T12:45:03-04:00September 23rd, 2016|Politics|

Trivalent Group To Host 2016 Michigan Cyber Security Conference With FBI Keynote

GRANDVILLE  - Trivalent Group is hosting the 2016 Michigan Cyber Security Conference on Oct. 5 at Grand Valley State University’s downtown Grand Rapids campus to update business owners, managers and security professionals on the latest threats from malware, ransomware, phishing attacks, and hackers. The conference will include a keynote address from FBI Special Agent Don

By |2016-09-23T12:22:37-04:00September 23rd, 2016|Cyber Defense, News|

C/D/H To Host Halloween-Themed TechMash Oct. 26 In Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS - What happens when you bring technology & Michigan beers together? You have a TechMash. And when it falls near Halloween, you get a Halloween-themed TechMash. Join C/D/H on October 26 at its Grand Rapids office, located at 15 Ionia Avenue SW, Suite 270, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00

By |2016-09-23T11:41:32-04:00September 23rd, 2016|Entrepreneurs, News|

Opportunity Detroit Tech IT Training Networking Event at Vertical Detroit on Oct.6

DETROIT - Join Opportunity Detroit Tech on October 6 between 5-7pm at Vertical Detroit for an upcoming IT training and recruiting networking event! There will be some delicious app’s and a variety of wines for purchase! Opportunity Detroit Tech is looking to expand communication and collaboration within the IT training and recruiting ecosystem to help shape the technology industry’s

By |2016-09-26T12:30:35-04:00September 23rd, 2016|Entrepreneurs, News|

Mobile Monday Lansing Reviews WWDC and Google I/O 2016

LANSING – Every year Google and Apple host developer conferences that serve as a platform for launching new devices and form factors, as well as an opportunity to highlight new and exciting features for their mobile platforms. On September 26 at 6:45 p.m. at the East Lansing Technology Innovation Center in East Lansing, Mobile Monday

By |2016-09-23T10:39:11-04:00September 23rd, 2016|Connected Tech, Entrepreneurs|