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Real estate development was strong, but not crazy, in 2018

Jan 22, 2019 | Articles & Editorials

Development in southern Maine continues to be strong, although somewhat tempered compared with the last two years. That was the takeaway from a daylong conference for real estate and development professionals Thursday at the Holiday Inn by the Bay. Presenters talked...

Maine real estate market strong, but slowing

Jan 22, 2019 | Articles & Editorials

A report released on Thursday finds that Maine’s real estate market remains strong but is showing signs of slowing.

MEREDA forecast: Modest growth expected, but concern over what’s ahead for the economy

Jan 22, 2019 | Article, Articles & Editorials

The Maine Real Estate and Development Association’s annual outlook conference attracted more than 1,000 people on Thursday. Coming off a particularly strong year, the forecast in various sectors was cautiously optimistic. There is business on the books for...

Want to Know What’s Really Happening in Maine Real Estate? The MEREDA Index Has More Than Just The Numbers.

Jan 22, 2019 | Maine Real Estate Insider

The MEREDA Index, a key economic indicator for the state of Maine, was presented yesterday at the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA) 2019 Annual Forecast Conference.  While the Index was little changed in the last six months, declining by 0.2%...

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event “Opportunity Zones: Bangor Edition – What you Need to Know to Take Advantage of this Opportunity in Real Estate and Beyond”

Jan 9, 2019 | MEREDA News, Press Release

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created a bi-partisan tax incentive program based on economically distressed Opportunity Zones.  Investors in Qualified Opportunity Zone businesses now have the ability to defer, and to some extent eliminate, recent capital gain income,...
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October 30, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location:Hollywood Casino500 Main Street

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October 30, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 am
Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am
Program: 9:00-10:00 am

Location:
Hollywood Casino
500 Main Street
Bangor, ME

About the Event:

City Hall to Construction Site:  Bangor and Brewer leaders are pulling back the curtain on how municipal partnerships can help projects move from concept to completion. From navigating permitting to aligning infrastructure improvements and even leveraging the City of Bangor’s Foreign Trade Zone, this panel will give you an insider’s view of how local leadership can accelerate growth in the region.

Whether you’re a developer, lender, contractor, or simply curious about the forces shaping the Greater Bangor area, this session offers takeaways and a fresh perspective on what’s possible when municipalities and the private sector work together.

Join MEREDA for a conversation with Carollynn Lear, City Manager of the City of Bangor, Eric Glidden, City Manager of the City of Brewer, Biguita Hernandez-Smith, Economic Development Officer for the City of Bangor, and Andy Hamilton, Attorney at Katahdin Law. Moderating the program is Ben Sprague, Senior Lender at First National Bank.

Don’t miss this chance to network and learn from these top professionals—mark October 30th on your calendar and join us at Hollywood Casino!

Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by October 23. 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 October 23.  Prices increase by $10 after October 23.

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October 30, 2025 8:30 am - 10:00 am

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Hollywood Casino

500 Main Street, Bangor, ME

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