MEREDA’s Morning Menu – The Economic Outlook for Greater Bangor
Event Details
June 5, 2025 – 8:00 – 10:00 am Buffet Breakfast: 8:00-8:30 am Program: 8:30-10:00 am Location: Hollywood Casino 500 Main Street Bangor, ME
Event Details
June 5, 2025 – 8:00 – 10:00 am
Buffet Breakfast: 8:00-8:30 am
Program: 8:30-10:00 am
Location:
Hollywood Casino
500 Main Street
Bangor, ME
About the Event:
Join MEREDA on June 5 at Hollywood Casino in Bangor for a MEREDA breakfast focused on the general economic outlook for the Greater Bangor region. This engaging panel discussion will cover key trends in housing, construction, commercial real estate, and development, featuring insights from industry professionals.
Panelists will discuss current market conditions, opportunities, and future growth plans shaping the region. Moderated by Julie Williams, this event provides a valuable opportunity to connect with industry peers, gain expert perspectives, and stay informed on what’s ahead for Bangor’s economic landscape.
Don’t miss this chance to network and learn from top professionals—mark your calendar and join us at Hollywood Casino!
Welcome our Presenters
Our presenters include Anne Krieg, Director of Community & Economic Development for Bangor, Brandon Cyr, VP, Business Banker at Machias Savings Bank, Molly Briggs, Executive V.P. of Lease Administration at Epstein Commercial Real Estate, and Travis Noyes, Chief Operating Officer at Haley Ward. Julie Dawson Williams ,CEO & Broker/Owner at Dawson, Inc. will moderate this discussion.
Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by May 29. Payment is expected at the time of registration. No refunds will be granted to anyone who registers, but fails to attend, or who cancels after May 29.
Prices increase by $10 after May 29.
This event is sponsored by:



Time
Location
Hollywood Casino
500 Main Street, Bangor, ME
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Coming Up Next Month
November
Event Details
About the Event: MEREDA’s Annual Fall Social returns on November 12! Mark your calendar now to join us at the Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront for another
Event Details
About the Event:
MEREDA’s Annual Fall Social returns on November 12! Mark your calendar now to join us at the Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront for another great “meet-and-greet” opportunity.
MEREDA’s networking events attract key players in Maine’s real estate industry offering excellent opportunities to interact with the experts.
Join us and other industry professionals on November 12 from 5 – 7 pm for Hors d’ oeuvres, Spirits, and Great Conversation!
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Refund Policy:
Receipt of your registration indicates your intention to attend and secures you a ticket to the event. No refunds will be granted to anyone who registers, but fails to attend or who cancels after November 5. RSVP is requested by November 5. Payment is expected at the time of registration.
Ticket Prices:
Members: $55 each | Non-Members: $70 each
Prices increase by $10 after November 5.
Interested in participating in this event as a sponsor?
Sponsoring a MEREDA event puts your brand in front of Maine’s real estate decision-makers. MEREDA’s networking events bring together developers, brokers, investors, architects, attorneys, and municipal leaders who shape the state’s built environment — giving sponsors direct, high-value access to the people driving Maine’s commercial real estate market. Check out our sponsorship package!

Time
Location
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Portland Waterfront
65 Commercial Street Portland
Event Details
November 19, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success
Event Details
November 19, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 am
Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am
Program: 9:00-10:00 am
Location:
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
About the Event:
Your Property. Your Risk. Your Recovery. Disaster Preparedness and Claims Strategy for Commercial Real Estate Owners and Operators
Disasters don’t ask permission. Join us for a focused look at disaster recovery, risk prevention, and claims strategy built specifically for commercial real estate owners, managers, and investors — because protecting your portfolio starts long before disaster hits.
Confirmed Presenters:
Joe Connelly, Founder and Principal Public Insurance Adjuster of Recovery Insurance Adjusters
Josh Emerson, WCP, CRIS, Safety & Risk Consultant, Clark Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC
Bridget Arey, General Manager, SERVPRO of Portland
Moderator, Josh Fifield, Vice President, Business Insurance, Clark Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC
Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by November 12. Payment is expected at the time of registration. No refunds will be granted to anyone who registers, but fails to attend, or who cancels after November 12.
Prices increase by $10 after November 12.
Thank you to our Breakfast Series Gold Sponsor:

Thank you, also, to our Bronze Sponsor:

Time
Location
McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
Parking
Everyone that parks on the USM Campus in the Bedford Street Garage has to use the digital parking system. You can pre-register for your parking session or do it upon arrival. Commit your license number to memory! You’ll need it to complete your parking session. To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking.
Parking Instructions (PDF)
Maine Real Estate Development Association
6 City Center 3rd Floor
Portland, ME 04101
info@mereda.org