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SCOTT FOSTER is president of Wellco in Royal Oak. Wellco provides ROI and appraisal systems to fix corporate wellness programs and measurably improve organizational health costs and conditions. It also provides corporate wellness programs, speaking, and consulting services. In the past year, Wellco's revenue has increased by 30 percent and staff has increased by 14 percent. The company has worked with such organizations as Home Depot, Chrysler, Mitsubishi, Hitachi, and the United Auto Workers. Under Foster's leadership, Wellco has been recognized as one of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch by the Edward Lowe Foundation, Corp! magazine's Best of Michigan Business, and one of Michigan's Economic Bright Spots and Entrepreneurs of Distinction. Prior to founding the company in 1996, Foster was a cardiology manager with St. John Providence Health System. He is a certified health promotion director from the Cooper Clinic and a certified Lipid Clinic facilitator from Chicago's Midwest Heart Specialists. Foster is a speaking faculty member for Merck, consultant to the state of Michigan, chairman of the Michigan Wellness Council, and columnist for Corp! magazine. He received his bachelor's degree in health science from Central Michigan University. Read the full profile at www.ltu.edu/leaders.
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"If partial deconstruction proves to be a sustainable practice for reducing blight, we will work with our partners to determine how we can scale-up deconstruction activities across Detroit," Kinkead said in a press release.
Recognizing the service of U.S. military veterans at an event held on their campus, Macomb Community College hosted veterans and special guest speakers.
Is it possible that the ultimate landing spot for the most controversial player in the NFL could be Detroit?
A lot of musicians and bands can relate: They get the sound just right, but can never quite get it to sound like that again. Now, there's a new smartphone app called Tone Recipes, that allows users to save personal settings and equipment combinations required to create unique sound tones as "recipes."
The driver, who is in his fifties and was driving a company vehicle, was transported to Botsford Hospital for serious injuries and is currently in critical condition.
The Eastern Michigan Division of the Salvation Army is collecting for the aid effort. Donate HERE.
St. Clair Shores police say they don't know why the Grosse Pointe Farms resident crashed into the Mercedes.
Why have just one organization to help startups when 54 will do? That's doing things Detroit style. Well, finally, somebody has pulled together an easy-to-understand graphic to help Detroit entrepreneurs navigate the landscape of organizations providing business assistance in the city. And now they're hosting a meeting to promote startups.
Delphi Automotive PLC Monday launched a new service called Delphi Connect with 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot, a version of its cloud-based automotive connectivity system with Verizon Wireless.
The state employment Web site MiTalent.org has more than 60,000 open positions. State officials hope to fill at least a few of them in a MiVirtualCareerFair event Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tim Horton's restaurants in Troy, Gaylord, Grand Rapids and Saginaw.
From Hull, England to Maryland, Oregon, Hamtramck, Roseville and Detroit, The Engineering Society of Detroit Institute will bring together leading experts from throughout the country and the United Kingdom to share best practices in education, police, the courts, community revitalization, and more.
Comcast Corp. says it's "relaunching" its Internet Essentials offering of low-cost Internet access and computers to families of students eligible for free or reduced-price school lunches.
Picometrix LLC, a subsidiary of Ann Arbor-based Advanced Photonix Inc. (NYSE: API), Monday announced it has successfully completed its annual negotiations to supply high-speed optical receivers to a leading telecom systems manufacturer.
Severe storms swept through Southeast Michigan Saturday evening amid reports of damaged houses and downed trees in parts.
Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the Wildcats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the Game of the Year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel Saturday night.
Teenagers took over downtown Detroit on Friday night, marking the second time in two weeks of such a gathering. The trend has become popular in cities across the country.
A 60-year-old mid-Michigan resident has been sentenced to 1 year of probation for their role in an identity theft and unclaimed property fraud scheme that totaled more than $500,000, the state's Department of Attorney General said Friday.
A 3-year-old child is dead and a motorist is in custody after the child was hit by a pickup truck in Cedar Springs, Michigan, on Friday.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Tobias Harris led the charge against his former team Saturday night, helping Detroit clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
The ruling follows a lawsuit filed earlier this month by a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general.
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the Wildcats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the Game of the Year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel Saturday night.
Kerry Carpenter, Zach McKinstry and Matt Vierling hit two-run homers and drove in three runs apiece, and the Detroit Tigers powered their way to an 11-6, rain-shortened victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Tobias Harris led the charge against his former team Saturday night, helping Detroit clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Michigan is taking on Arizona in the Final Four Saturday night with a national championship berth on the line. CBS News Detroit went to the team hotel to capture the sights, sounds and emotions coming from fans ahead of the game.
The Red Wings lost an important game in their pursuit of a playoff spot, 4-1 at the Rangers on Saturday.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Below average temps for the beginning of the week
For the second time in two weeks, teens took over downtown Detroit. The "teen takeover" trend has become popular in cities across the country. Veronica Ortega is hearing from Detroit business owners on how the trend is impacting them.
Along with Michigan men's basketball players, Wolverines fans are getting ready for Saturday's matchup. Many traveled to Indianapolis to watch the team try to punch their ticket to the national title game. CBS News Detroit's Jack Springgate reports from the team hotel.
Residents in Monroe County are seeing damaged homes and large downed trees after severe storms rolled through the area on Saturday afternoon. Julia Avant reports from Whiteford Township.
Some of Michigan's biggest fans are heading to Indianapolis to cheer on the Michigan Wolverines in the Final Four this weekend. However, no one will be cheering louder than the athletes' parents. CBS News Detroit spoke with the father of freshman Trey McKenney to learn about what led him to the Wolverines and the Final Four.