Listen Up! The June 2025 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

A Conversation on Community-Based Development with Andrew Silsby of Kennebec Savings Bank and Tim Soley of East Brown Cow

Andrew Silsby, President and CEO of Kennebec Savings Bank, and Tim Soley, President and CEO of East Brown Cow, sit down for MEREDA Matters – the podcast that lets you listen in on conversations with the people driving responsible development in Maine.

In this episode Silsby sits in the interviewer chair and asks Soley about his path to real estate development and his passion and drive for the work. Solely goes on to discuss why he likes working with community banks for financing projects because of their long-term focus, as well as how he builds and maintains relationships with banks. The conversation continues with an exploration of East Brown Cow’s Old Port Square Project and vision for community development in Portland, their commitment to sustainability and drive for preserving the historic character of the Old Port, as well as  how Soley navigates the different economic cycles as a developer.

Solely also shares some advice for up-and-coming developers and his view on making mistakes and being a contrarian. Listen to the episode to learn more! https://mereda-matters.simplecast.com/

Catch up on past episodes while you’re there!

The MEREDA Matters podcast is sponsored by Kennebec Savings Bank. Additional Sponsors are Bangor Savings Bank and Clark Insurance, A Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company.