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.

St. Clair County Smart Zone Looking To Help Tech Entrepreneurs Build Their Businesses

PORT HURON - Attention entrepreneurs from Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, and Tuscola counties! The St. Clair County Economic Development Alliance invites applications for a Small Business Cohort. Selected entrepreneurs will receive coaching, mentoring, and up to $7,000 in support services. Apply now at easternmichigansmallbusinessnetwork.com https://youtu.be/Vf00JEUKx0c  

By |2024-03-29T12:52:43-04:00March 29th, 2024|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

Biden Administration To Loan $1.5 Billion To Restart Shuttered Palisades Nuclear Plant In Southwest Michigan

COVERT TOWNSHIP  - The Biden administration on Wednesday announced a $1.5 billion loan to restart a Michigan nuclear power plant. The loan, made through the Energy Department’s Loan Program’s Office with Inflation Reduction Act funds, will allow Holtec to restart the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Covert Township. The restoration, if approved by the Nuclear Regulatory

By |2024-03-27T17:45:14-04:00March 27th, 2024|Featured, News|

Auto Expert Paul Eisenstein Dishes On EPA EV Update, New York Auto Show

DETROIT - Detroit-based auto pro Paul Eisenstein provides his take on new EPA Mileage standards tamped down because consumers aren't purchasing Electric Vehicles as much as the government expected. He also talks about the New York auto show, which he is attending this week. Plus he updates the Detroit Auto Show moving back to January

By |2024-03-26T14:58:11-04:00March 26th, 2024|mitechtv|

LTU Offers Combined Architecture And Engineering Degrees

SOUTHFIELD - Hunter Assenmacher a senior at Lawrence Technological University explains why he chose LTU's Architectural Engineering program and how it will not only provide him with a bachelor's degree but also a master's degree when he graduates in 2025. From the LTU website: Architectural engineers are multi-talented – not only do they understand the

By |2024-03-26T11:37:06-04:00March 26th, 2024|ESD, mitechtv|

Architechural Engineering, The Underground, EMU-Henry Ford Deal, Auto News

Hunter Assenmacher from LTU discusses Architectural Engineering program. Kanchan Wankhede, Director of Entrepreneurial Services The Underground, Region 6 Smart Zone Business Incubator Managed by the EDA of St. Clair County. Paul Eisenstein updates the latest auto news.  EMU VP of Enrollment Katie Condon-Martin provides details on Eastern Michigan University and Henry Ford College launch new

By |2024-04-03T16:44:55-04:00March 25th, 2024|Podcasts|

Shape the Future of MITechNews: Your Opinion Matters

Welcome to our MITechNews community survey!We are on a mission to ensure our website serves as a dynamic, insightful hub for technology enthusiasts like you. Your perspectives and preferences are crucial in guiding the evolution of our content, features, and overall user experience.Completed entries between June 1, 2024, and June 30, 2024, will be considered

By |2024-06-02T16:11:06-04:00March 25th, 2024|Featured, General, News|

Proposed Change Would Expand Allowable e-Bike Operation

LANSING - Operation of Class 1 electric bicycles on state park-managed nonmotorized trails open to bicycles would expand under a proposed Michigan Department of Natural Resources land use change that could go into effect as early as this spring. Under current Michigan law, only Class 1 e-bikes – e-bikes that are pedal-assisted and can go

From 3D To Outer Space: Register For WCC Youth Summer Camps

ANN ARBOR – Registration is open for Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) hands-on summer camps for area youth ages 5-18. e Seven camps are designed to motivate participants with fun activities ranging from NASA-affiliated space exploration and STEM-based problem-solving to archeological discoveries and Lego building projects. Each camp is conducted by instructors connected to organizations steeped

Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook Focuses On Additive Manufacturing

TROY – Automation Alley’s third playbook of its 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series is focused on how additive manufacturing continues to revolutionize the traditional design process and how manufacturers can overcome barriers to adopting and successfully using the technology. The insights for the playbook were gathered at a Feb. 14 roundtable discussion hosted by Automation Alley, which featured

By |2024-03-24T15:55:03-04:00March 24th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Death Ray Has Arrived: $13 A Shot Laser Weapon To Disrupt Defense Industry

WASHINGTON DC - Western missile defense capabilities are powerful but can be expensive to maintain against continued enemy fire. For example, the Standard Missle-2, which the U.S. Navy uses for air defense, costs over $2 million every time it's fired. In battlefields like the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, where Houthi rebels have put

By |2024-03-22T14:52:45-04:00March 22nd, 2024|Industry 4.0|