Field Notes

Investiture of Richard A. Bierschbach as the 14th President of Wayne State University – Detroit, Michigan

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Wayne State University formally installed Richard A. Bierschbach as its 14th president on October 14, 2026. The Board of Governors unanimously elected him on February 26, 2026. The ceremony highlighted Bierschbach’s academic and administrative background, including his service as dean of Wayne Law since 2017, his legal scholarship, and his reputation for building consensus, communicating … Read more

Summary of Market Imperfections by Capital Market Type

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Potential Imperfection Public Equity Market Public Debt Market Private Equity Market Private Debt Market Competition (Supply side) Extensive Extensive Limited, depends on location, investment, and sector Moderate, depends on location, investment, and sector Information Access Extensive publicly available information provided by firms. Firms followed by analysts Extensive publcly available information provided by firms. Credit ratings … Read more

Council for Community and Economic Research State Economic Development Expenditures by Program Type (2014)

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There are three conceptually distinct approaches in our analysis of the intensity of state economic development policies (supply side, demand side, and minority development) if the states practice coherent development strategies. Program type Description Hypothesized development approach Business Finance Direct and indirect lending programs designed to address capital access issues. Can encompass funding functions (borrowing, … Read more

Economic Development Finance Glossary (2012)

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Economic Development Finance is a comprehensive and in-depth presentation of private, public, and community financial institutions, policies and methods for financing local and regional economic development projects. The treatment of policies and program models emphasizes their applications and impact, key design and management issues, and best practices. A separate section addresses critical management issues for … Read more

Dr. Mindy Fullilove Glossary (2004-2020)

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Dr. Mindy Fullilove across three books published between 2004 and 2020, provides a doctor’s diagnosis of what ails American cities. She uses constructs drawn from medical literature such as a burn index which becomes the Community Burn Index. Sociological concepts of strong ties and weak ties are explored. And a deep critique of the US … Read more

Storefront – Messy Designs – Lake Orion, Michigan

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This whimsical sidewalk sandwich board is located directly outside Messy Designs, located at 12 N Broadway St in Lake Orion. Founded in 2024 by local creators Aeriel and Drea, Messy Designs is an artisan-run boutique and gift shop. The store operates as a cooperative marketplace, showcasing handmade jewelry, upcycled home decor, custom charm bars, pottery, … Read more

Storefront – 20 Front Street – Lake Orion, Michigan

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The white stucco building in the background is 20 Front Street, located at 20 E Front St. Originally built around 1940 and previously used as an antique shop, several local families transformed the property into a critically acclaimed, intimate, 100-seat live music listening room. It actively showcases national touring singer-songwriters, folk, Americana, and indie artists. … Read more

Downtown – Lake Orion, Michigan

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The entrance shown in the image is for Meek’s Park, located off South Broadway Street. The black decorative metal archway marks the western pedestrian entry to this scenic 1.62-acre linear park. It runs for about 600 feet right along the banks of Paint Creek, offering paved paths ideal for walking, running, and cycling. The prominent … Read more

Cathedral of Saint Andrew – Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Cathedral of Saint Andrew has a prominent central bell tower rises high into the sky, topped with an ornate slate spire and crowned by a gleaming, large golden crucifix. The structure is primarily composed of historic cream-colored brick, which is characteristic of many late 19th-century municipal and religious buildings in western Michigan. The exterior showcases … Read more

Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp – Twin Lake, Michigan

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Photo from Red Skelton performance in 1966. According to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp: The Early Years by Fritz Stansell, the camp’s history records that Red Skelton was among the notable guest performers who appeared at the camp during its formative years. The book does not list the exact day or month of his appearance, … Read more