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MEREDA to Host “Notable Night” Celebrating Maine’s Most Impactful Development Projects of 2025

Shelly Clark — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:43:04 +0000

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association will host its annual “Notable Night” on April 30, 2026, at Hannaford Hall from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The event recognizes the commercial development projects that left the most meaningful mark on Maine’s built environment over the past year, drawing together industry professionals to celebrate the innovation and […]

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Unveiling the Transformative Power of AI in the Modern Workplace

Shelly Clark — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:00:40 +0000

By: Stephanie Brock, RED THREAD, VP & GM Maine In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption isn’t just reshaping workplace dynamics; it’s ushering in a new era of efficiency, innovation, and collaboration. Recent statistics illustrate the rapid ascent of AI and its profound impact on industries and workforce culture. From cell phones taking […]

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In Maine, Evolution Drives Economic Prosperity

Shelly Clark — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:00:14 +0000

By: James W. Dinkle, Executive Director, FirstPark Maine’s economy is strong, and the proof is in the proverbial pudding. In fact, our state economy is one of the strongest in the country. According to the most recent data, Maine’s economic output grew faster than the rest of New England at the end of 2023, with […]

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Bad for Business…

Shelly Clark — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:00:40 +0000

By: Justin Lamontagne, CCIM, SIOR, Partner | Designated Broker, The Dunham Group The year was 2011, and a young, ambitious broker received a lead on a 30,000 SF industrial tenant in search of a simple warehouse with a few overhead doors and a loading dock. The broker swiftly compiled an inventory of 7-8 attractive options […]

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Recognizes Top 7 Notable Projects of 2023

Shelly Clark — Tue, 28 May 2024 10:00:40 +0000

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization promoting responsible real estate development, honored projects from Portland to Bangor to Presque Isle, with each receiving special recognition at MEREDA’s 2024 Spring Conference on May 15th. Each year, MEREDA recognizes some of the state’s most “noteworthy and significant” real estate projects, completed […]

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The Greater Portland Retail Forecast for 2024

Shelly Clark — Tue, 14 May 2024 10:00:23 +0000

On February 29th, 2024, Peter Harrington of Malone Commercial Brokers presented “The Greater Portland retail forecast for 2024” at the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) 2024 Annual Forecast Conference. The following is an overview of what Harrington presented. Looking back at 2023, the retail scene in the greater Portland area remained resilient though […]

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Maximizing energy tax credits for RE developers

Shelly Clark — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 10:00:53 +0000

By Anita S. Mahamed, Dannielle Lewis, Teri Samples | Partners at Wipfli The real estate industry can greatly benefit from energy tax credits and the changes made in the Inflation Reduction Act. As sustainability and environmental responsibility become increasingly important priorities, incorporating energy-efficient features into real estate projects not only reduces operating costs but also […]

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Maine’s Housing Shortage Conundrum

Shelly Clark — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:00:22 +0000

By John Finegan | Associate Broker, The Boulos Company Like many states across the country, Maine has a housing crisis. The ripple effects of COVID and the needs of asylum seekers have created an influx of people coming to Maine. Simultaneously, the average number of people per household is shrinking, and this exacerbates the demand […]

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The 2023 Maine Capital Markets Outlook

Shelly Clark — Tue, 02 May 2023 10:00:24 +0000

By Chris Paszyc, CCIM, SIOR | The Boulos Company – Partner, Broker 2022 was the tale of two halves. I harken back to the 2017 Superbowl where the Patriots were down 28–3 in the first half. Unfortunately, in this analogy, we CRE professionals are Atlanta, and we all know how that story ends. The first […]

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The Outstanding Seven: MEREDA’s 2019 Notable Project Recipients

Shelly Clark — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:37:48 +0000

PORTLAND, ME – July 13, 2020 – Every spring, MEREDA recognizes the most noteworthy and significant Maine commercial development projects from the previous year, all of which embody the Association’s mission to support responsible development. In keeping with tradition, MEREDA’s Board intended to honor the award recipients at the 35th Anniversary Gala. Originally scheduled for the […]

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