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Jason Wolcott is founder and CEO of 3CSI Group in Northville. 3CSI subsidiaries include Digital Roots, a social CRM software company, and Verego, a corporate social responsibility business. Wolcott leads the delivery of strategic customer relationship management solutions to 25 brands, 80 percent of which are Fortune 500. With a deep background in marketing, emerging technologies, and corporate operations, he has transformed his businesses from start-ups to industry leaders in customer service operations for new and emerging media. Digital Roots grew exponentially in its first years, with revenue roughly doubling each year. The company has grown from 18 employees to more than 30 over the past year. Recently, the company moved from Novi to 7,000 square feet of space in new offices in Northville. Digital Roots was awarded the 101 Best & Brightest Sustainable Companies award, presented by Corp!, the Grand Rapids Business Journal, and dmStrategists. The firm has teamed up with Detroit entrepreneur Thanh Tran to house Kidpreneur, a kid-friendly teaching facility available to members of the local community interested in entrepreneurship and technology. Previously, Wolcott held positions at General Motors, becoming one of its youngest global executives in his 20s. He serves on the boards of Western Michigan University's ISM Executive Council, the Society of Consumer Affairs Great Lakes Chapter, and the Global Sourcing Council's 3S Awards committee. Wolcott received his bachelor's degree in integrated supply management from Western Michigan University.
She didn't sing or write songs, but those associated with Motown say Maxine Powell was essential.
A U.S. district judge could make a ruling on whether Michigan's 2004 ban on same-sex marriage violates the U.S. Constitution.
A suspect is on the loose after a hit-and-run incident on Gratiot near 8 Mile late Monday morning injured a construction worker.
Is it a high-tech drop-in workspace in the heart of downtown Detroit's growing tech corridor? Or is it an office furniture dealership? Yes.
Redford Union High School in Redford Township was evacuated Monday because of a gas odor in the building.
Flint's emergency manager says the city of 102,000 has a new police chief, a former deputy chief from Detroit.
Sandra Davidson-McVittie says she would have died if help hadn't arrived in two minutes.
In cooperation with a Mayo Clinic scientist, researchers at Michigan Technological University are taking a giant step toward solving the problem of the unnatural gait of artificial legs, making a bionic foot that could make an amputee's walk in the park feel, well, like a walk in the park.
'Tis the season for corporate gifting, and thanks to a new partnership between Michigan-based technology startup Conpoto and the Michigan Divison of HoneyBaked Ham Co., businesses can easily treat employees and thank clients this holiday season.
Median home prices and total sales jumped in September over September 2012 in metro Detroit, according to the Farmington Hills real estate information firm Realcomp II Ltd.
GreenLancer.com, a cloud-based service for solar energy design and permitting, has announced its participation in two major conferences and a spike in customers since launching its "Virtual Engineering Center" in June.
AT&T said Monday that it's lighting up businesses at a rapid clip these days.
ALTe Powertrain Technologies, the developer of the first plug in electric hybrid vehicle powertrain system for light commercial vehicles and independent producer of new energy powertrain systems in China, crossed a significant milestone in its international business development strategy on Oct. 8, 2013.
Authorities are looking for a burglar who stole cash donations from a Macomb County church.
Officials are working on creating safe spaces in Detroit for youth because Mayor Mary Sheffield says the city is for everyone, including teens.
What is called the "moon tree" all began with a deal between NASA and an elementary school that used to be in the Ferndale neighborhood.
Caitlin Tressler, 36, has not been seen or heard from since March 27. She was reported missing on April 2.
CBS News Detroit is simulcasting live coverage on Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m.
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
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.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
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.
Jalen Duren had 20 points, Duncan Robinson scored 19 and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 118-100, locking the Hornets into the play-in tournament.
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has been sent to a hospital for overnight observation after a head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene.
Detroit's Kenley Jansen put Miami down in order in the ninth inning and moved into a tie for third in MLB history with his 478th save, Javier Baez homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on Friday night to end a five-game skid.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."
The Trump administration is suing Washtenaw County, accusing county officials of "obstructing federal immigration enforcement operations."
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to consider moving up their children's vaccines against the measles in seven counties.
Many Michigan teens in severe mental health crises are sent far from home for treatment due to a lack of local resources.
CBS News Detroit is simulcasting live coverage on Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m.
Jalen Duren had 20 points, Duncan Robinson scored 19 and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 118-100, locking the Hornets into the play-in tournament.
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has been sent to a hospital for overnight observation after a head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene.
Detroit's Kenley Jansen put Miami down in order in the ninth inning and moved into a tie for third in MLB history with his 478th save, Javier Baez homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on Friday night to end a five-game skid.
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows broke his left forearm and sustained a concussion during a scary head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene on Thursday at Minnesota as they converged on a fly ball in the eighth inning against the Twins.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
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.
An unassuming tree in Ferndale's Wilson Park has more history than any other in the area. What is called the "moon tree" all began with a deal between NASA and an elementary school that used to be in the Ferndale neighborhood.
The Artemis II crew made its back on Earth after a historic moon mission.
Cecilia Smith and her husband were left scratching their heads after they say a woman walked into their Garden City, Michigan, home on Wednesday and stayed inside for several minutes before driving away. On Friday, one day after CBS News Detroit sat down with Smith, the couple contacted the newsroom and said the woman was identified as a hospice nurse who went to the wrong house.
A Detroit firefighter has been charged with allegedly driving while drunk, causing a crash that killed an 85-year-old woman in Roseville.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield is taking on the nationwide trend, "teen takeovers." Sheffield announced a new strategy after meeting with those who organized the events.
