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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.

Will Biden’s Shaky Debate Performance Affect Cannabis Reform? Trump Return Could Reshape Marijuana Policy

WASHINGTON DC - President Joe Biden's shaky debate performance this week is stirring doubts among Democrats about his viability for reelection.As doubts about the president's electability circulate, questions around federal cannabis reform anticipated under Biden's administration are also swirling. How would a return of Donald Trump to the White House influence the future of cannabis legalization? Trump And

By |2024-06-29T18:35:25-04:00June 29th, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|
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Where You Can Buy Legal Cannabis In Columbus – Perhaps Within Days

COLUMBUS - Ohio has started doling out its first recreational marijuana licenses, revealing where Ohioans may soon be able to make their first purchases. Why it matters: The regulatory process has been moving quickly since applications opened on June 7. Some in the industry are speculating sales could begin in a matter of days. How it works: The new dual-use licenses will

By |2024-06-27T09:21:03-04:00June 27th, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|
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Can Cutting Corners on High-Tech Auto Parts Cost You Big? Find Out Which Ones Matter Most

In the world of modern automobiles, where technology reigns supreme, skimping on the right parts can be more costly than you might think. Whether you’re a car enthusiast, a daily commuter, or someone who simply enjoys the perks of a smooth ride, understanding where to invest in your vehicle can make all the difference. Here,

By |2024-06-26T18:30:56-04:00June 26th, 2024|Guest Columns|
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Researchers Make Breakthrough That Could Revolutionize EV Batteries

CANADA - Experts working in South Korea and Canada have developed a battery cathode that promises to be less expensive and better performing than what's now in common lithium-ion power packs. The researchers, from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, and Canada's McGill University, arrived at the

By |2024-06-27T09:21:19-04:00June 25th, 2024|Featured, Industry 4.0|
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Cleveland’s Rock ‘n’ Roll ‘Record Rendezvous’ Gets New Life As Cannabis Shop

CLEVELAND - Akron-based Klutch Cannabis, a Midwest vertically integrated cannabis company recently announced it was awarded two provisional dispensary licenses and is set to open a shop on Prospect Avenue in Cleveland on the exact spot where Cleveland’s historic Record Rendezvous once stood — a site deeply connected to the city's rock ‘n’ roll history. Cannabis and rock, particularly in the 1970s,

By |2024-06-25T15:23:52-04:00June 25th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|
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Harnessing AI for the Future: Insights from Melih Oztalay

Exploring AI Regulations, Healthcare Innovations, Financial Advancements, and the Evolution of ChatGPT In an era where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping industries, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of this transformation. Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, recently appeared on MITechTV Monday, June 24, 2024, hosted by Mike Brennan and Matt

By |2024-06-25T20:39:24-04:00June 25th, 2024|Artificial Intelligence, Business, Digital Marketing, Internet Marketing, Marketing, mitechtv, Smartfinds|
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Renaissance Venture Capital Names Christina Drake and Kimberly Reno as Partners

ANN ARBOR - Renaissance Venture Capital, a fund of funds supporting the growth of venture capital investment in Michigan, has named Christina Drake and Kimberly Reno as partners. “Both Kimberly and Christina add so much expertise to the Renaissance team and we are proud to recognize their contributions by elevating them to partners,” Chris Rizik,

By |2024-06-20T14:59:28-04:00June 20th, 2024|Entrepreneurs|
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Moon’s Surface Contains Key Ingredient For Producing Clean Limitless Energy

BEIJING - China has discovered a crystal from the Moon made of a previously unknown mineral, while also confirming that the lunar surface contains a key ingredient for nuclear fusion, a potential form of effectively limitless power that harnesses the same forces that fuel the Sun and other stars. The crystal is part of a

By |2024-06-19T17:15:45-04:00June 19th, 2024|Industry 4.0|
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$2.5M Funding For Michigan Animal Agriculture Research

EAST LANSING — More Than $2.5M In New Funding To Support Michigan Animal Agriculture Research. 1.  The Role Of MSU In Animal Agricultural Research Funding: The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture (M-AAA) has allocated over $2.5 million to fund 23 new research and outreach initiatives. Consequently, researchers and educators will lead these projects from Michigan

By |2024-06-30T18:10:03-04:00June 19th, 2024|Industry 4.0|
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Small Business Uncertainty Spikes In Latest NFIB Poll

LANSING  – At first glance, not much has changed in the latest monthly poll of the nation’s small business owners published by their leading advocacy association, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Inflation remains the top concern, but one component, the Uncertainty Index, rose an alarming nine points to 85, the highest reading since November

By |2024-06-19T08:56:29-04:00June 19th, 2024|Entrepreneurs|
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