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.

Six Local Entrepreneurs Receive Nominations For TechTown On Tap And People’s Choice Award

DETROIT - TechTown Detroit has named six Detroit-based businesses as nominees to receive TechTown On Tap Salute Awards at the Toast of the Town celebration of entrepreneurship Oct. 10. TechTown On Tap Awards are given to two TechTown clients, one tech company and one small business, who have reached significant milestones. The year’s TechTown On

By |2019-09-29T15:37:43-04:00September 28th, 2019|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs|

Register Today For North American International Cyber Summit

DETROIT - The North American International Cyber Summit 2019 hosted by the state of Michigan, is once again set to take place in the heart of downtown Detroit at TCF Center (formerly Cobo Center) on October 28. As in previous year’s this event will bring together experts from across the globe to address a variety

By |2019-09-28T07:41:03-04:00September 28th, 2019|Cyber Defense, Featured, Politics, Politics/Government|

State Of Michigan Recognized As A Top Five State For Overall Digital Experience Third Year In A Row 

LANSING - The state of Michigan was recognized as a top five state for creating and delivering citizen-centric services across digital platforms by the Center for Digital Government in their annual rankings announced last week.   Michigan placed fourth in the nation for overall government experience, making it the third straight year the state has finished in the top five. The awards recognize achievements and best practices of government entities who

By |2019-09-28T07:41:23-04:00September 28th, 2019|Politics, Politics/Government|

More Golf, Cannabis Conference, Cannabis Water Treatment, Mobility Mondays

ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast - Now MITech TV - Bruce Sizemore CEO of More Golf, talks about his Michigan-based speciality golf club manufacturing company. Thomas Tong talks about his Michigan Commercial Cannabis Conference in Detroit Oct. 11-12. Kyle Lisbeth explains the Silver Bullet Water Treatment system for Cannabis businesses.  Dan Keelan, publisher of

By |2019-09-23T08:53:54-04:00September 23rd, 2019|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Legislation Would Outlaw State Ability To Ban E-Cigarette Vapors

LANSING - Legislation that would go beyond blocking the emergency rules released this week banning flavored e-cigarette vapors to prohibiting the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services from ever implementing rules banning the manufacture, sale or use of the products was introduced in the House, with the sponsor saying the ban would lead to

By |2019-09-22T15:05:23-04:00September 22nd, 2019|Politics, Politics/Government|

Free Sensi Magazine Launch Party Tuesday Night At Saint Andrew’s Hall

DETROIT - Join Jamie Cooper, Publisher of Sensi Magazine, on Tuesday night at Saint Andrew’s Hall to celebrate  the launch of Sensi Magazine Detroit. Jamie also is the founder of CannaBiz Connection. The free party - must be 21 to attend - will be toasting the spread of legalization, the spread of Sensi, and to

By |2019-09-22T14:59:26-04:00September 22nd, 2019|Marijuana Business, News|

DTE To Request Proposals For New Solar, Wind Resources

DETROIT - DTE Energy Monday  announced it is issuing Requests for Proposals for additional solar and wind projects in Michigan. DTE will use these resources to help achieve compliance with Michigan's Renewable Portfolio Standard, source its voluntary renewable energy programs and deliver on its commitment to reduce carbon emissions by at least 80 percent by 2040. Through the RFP,

By |2019-09-16T09:02:26-04:00September 16th, 2019|Clean Update, Featured|

Cannabusiness Seminar, Securatech, Griffin Secure Transport, Sensi Park Update

ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Sept. 16, Attorney Travis Coperhaver from the Cannabis Legal Group will highlight their upcoming seminar “Cultivating A Successful Cannabusiness.” Rudy Patros Sr., owner of Securatech, will discuss setting up a secure grow facility. Gene Simon, owner of Griffin Secure Transport, provides details on his Cannabis transportation business. Steven Bratic

By |2019-09-16T09:19:05-04:00September 15th, 2019|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Gov. Whitmer to keynote Michigan Energy Innovators Gala

LANSING—The Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council (EIBC) announced that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be the keynote speaker at its Seventh Annual Michigan Energy Innovators Gala on Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. EIBC officials said Whitmer has already demonstrated a commitment to an advanced energy economy in her first nine months in

By |2019-09-14T15:53:39-04:00September 14th, 2019|Clean Update, Government/Politics, Politics/Government|

20 Cannabis Trimmers Needed For Contract Work In Upper Peninsula

STERLING HEIGHTS – MyCannaJobs is looking to hire on a contract basis 20 trimmers to aid in trimming cannabis flowers in a MMFLA location located near Germfask, Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula. The contract is with Lovely Ladies Who Trim LLC owned by Lynn Cavallo and Brittany Smith. THC123 President and MyCannaJobs.com Owner, Anthony Sabatella,

By |2019-09-11T14:22:53-04:00September 11th, 2019|Marijuana Business, News|