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.

Washtenaw Community College Hosts AI Conference To Explore AI And Future Of Business

ANN ARBOR - Washtenaw Community College will convene leading regional and national voices from the automotive, healthcare, energy and education sectors for its inaugural artificial intelligence conference, a high-impact event exploring how AI is transforming the workplace and reshaping leadership across industries. AI@Work: The Innovation Imperative will be Wednesday, September 24, at the WCC campus, 4800

By |2025-09-02T16:39:20-04:00September 2nd, 2025|Artificial Intelligence|

CRA Adds Sherri Overfield to Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Exclusion List

LANSING - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency has permanently excluded Sherri Overfield from being employed by – or working in any capacity – at or for a licensed Michigan marijuana business or being a supplemental applicant of any medical or adult-use marijuana business in Michigan. On July 30, 2025, the CRA issued a consent order and stipulation,

By |2025-08-26T13:04:02-04:00August 26th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News, Politics, Politics/Government|

Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Fall Events

SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology has a full events schedule for fall 2025. MCWT spokeswoman Kathleen Norton-Schock provides all the details in this video interview on MITech TV. Elevate Level Up Sept. 10 Volunteer Information Sept. 11 Reignite 2025 Sept. 17 MCWT at Tech Week Grand Rapids Sept. 18 Grand Slam

By |2025-08-26T12:52:19-04:00August 26th, 2025|ESD, mitechtv|

Recreational Pot Generates A Lot Of Job Openings In Ohio If You Have The Right Skills

CLEVELAND —Want to work in the booming Ohio cannabis market? There are jobs a plenty. But Rico Mercado, an assistant general manager for Klutch Cannabis, said potential employees in the industry do need a wealth of knowledge in order to be successful. Green Flower is a training and education program for cannabis. Max Simon, the

By |2025-08-24T15:31:58-04:00August 24th, 2025|Guest Columns|

Michigan July Cannabis Sales Up From June

LANSING - July Michigan Legal cannabis sales increased by more than 4 percent from June, but down 4.5 percent from July 2024, a mixed bag that still leaves everyone wondering if the bottom has been reached on pricing. Looking at the numbers, July adult-recreational sales totaled $274.17 million, and just $483,176 in medical sales. Combined

By |2025-08-19T17:23:28-04:00August 18th, 2025|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Straight Out Of Sci-Fi – Space Force Rushes to Complete First Orbital Carrier

WASHINGTON DC - As tensions escalate in the realm of space exploration, the U.S. Space Force's collaboration with Gravitics to develop an orbital aircraft carrier marks a pivotal step in securing American dominance and enhancing satellite deployment capabilities in the face of potential global conflicts. The United States is pushing the boundaries of space technology

By |2025-08-17T14:57:00-04:00August 17th, 2025|Science|

US Researchers Discover $8.4 Billion Treasure Trove Lying Around

AUSTIN - While America has long depended on China for rare earth elements, perhaps America’s newly found treasure will change that. As per a more recent study, about $8.4 billion worth of rare earth minerals are just lying around hidden and uncovered in the U.S. Being easily accesible, America could soon tap into a wealth

By |2025-08-15T18:59:23-04:00August 15th, 2025|Science|

Vendors Complain Stargazer Festival Had Lax Security, Inadequate Facilities, Difficult Conditions

WAVERLY, Ohio — Hundreds of marijuana enthusiasts and vendors descended upon Waverly’s riverbank in July for the second annual Stargazer Cannabis Festival, but not everyone left feeling peaceful. “If they weren’t playing music, it would have looked like an episode of ‘The Walking Dead,'” artist and vendor Hannah Anderson said. Stargazer Cannabis Festival began in 2024

By |2025-08-15T11:36:33-04:00August 15th, 2025|Guest Columns|

Attorney Scott Roberts On What Cannabis Rescheduling Could Mean

ROYAL OAK - There’s been a lot of speculation that the Trump Administration could reschedule cannabis on a national level from Schedule 1 (No redeeming medical value) to Schedule 3 (substances with a moderate to low potential for physical or psychological dependence). If, and that’s a big If, Trump issues an executive order rescheduling cannabis,

By |2025-08-14T08:04:22-04:00August 14th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Washtenaw Community College Launches New Trade Training Programs, Freezes Tuition For Fall

ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will welcome the 2025 Fall Semester with five new programs designed to meet workforce needs, while keeping in-district tuition frozen. WCC offers flexible scheduling across 143 programs, including 50 fully online, helping students launch rewarding careers or transfer to a bachelor’s program. This fall, five new degrees and

By |2025-08-12T15:02:39-04:00August 12th, 2025|New Products, New Products / Contracts|