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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – How to Rezone a Town: Lessons Learned During ReCode

January 17, 2025

Event Details March 20, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME About the Event:On March 20th,...

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Reviving History: How Historic Tax Credits Breathe New Life into Old Buildings

January 14, 2025

By: Nate Marcet, Senior Tax Manager, Albin Randall & Bennett Cities across the country are undergoing a quiet revolution, one where history meets progress. Thanks to historic tax credits (HTCs),...

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MEREDA’s 2025 Forecast Conference & Member Showcase

December 31, 2024

Event Details Thursday, February 27th 9AM – 5PMHoliday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland ME Join the movers and shakers of Maine’s real estate industry on February 27th...

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Nomination Deadline Extended for MEREDA’s 2024 Notable Project Awards

December 24, 2024

Each year, MEREDA identifies and recognizes the most noteworthy and significant Maine commercial development projects from the previous year, all of which embody MEREDA’s belief in responsible development. The nomination...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – How to Rezone a Town: Lessons Learned During ReCode

January 17, 2025

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Reviving History: How Historic Tax Credits Breathe New Life into Old Buildings

January 14, 2025

By: Nate Marcet, Senior Tax Manager, Albin Randall & Bennett Cities across the country are undergoing a quiet revolution, one where history meets progress. Thanks to historic tax credits (HTCs),...

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MEREDA’s 2025 Forecast Conference & Member Showcase

December 31, 2024

Event Details Thursday, February 27th 9AM – 5PMHoliday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland ME Join the movers and shakers of Maine’s real estate industry on February 27th...

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Nomination Deadline Extended for MEREDA’s 2024 Notable Project Awards

December 24, 2024

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Introduction to Cost Segregation and Significant Tax Savings

December 19, 2024

January 30, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME About the...

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Listen Up! The December 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

December 10, 2024

A Conversation with Greg Payne – Senior Advisor, Housing Policy The Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Greg Payne, Senior Advisor on Housing Policy at The Governor’s Office...

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DevelopME Lunch & Learn – Staying above Water: Navigating the Impacts of Flooding and Sea Level Rise on Real Estate Development

December 6, 2024

In this lunch & learn, we will help attendees understand flood hazards and share options for improving building resistance to flood damage to enhance community resilience.

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Fueling Innovation: Maine’s Strategic Support for Manufacturing Businesses

November 26, 2024

By: Samantha Pedersen CPA, Director, Albin, Randall & Bennett Maine’s manufacturing sector is receiving a significant boost through a series of strategic initiatives and grants aimed at promoting Maine-made products...

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Northern Maine’s Economic Revival: Key Projects and Opportunities for Growth

November 19, 2024

by Andre Rossignol, Associate Vice President, CORE Northern Maine has renewed its focus on economic development, with several key opportunitiesemerging. The revitalization of the former Loring Air Force Base, new...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on The Armature at Hanover Works (Portland)

November 12, 2024

Each year, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) recognizes some of the state’s most “noteworthy and significant” real estate projects, completed in the previous year. The exemplary projects...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Restaurant Apocalypse

November 6, 2024

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion focusing on the recent closure of 12 restaurants in Southern Maine over the past 12 weeks. This moderated session will feature restaurateurs sharing their...

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MEREDA Opens Registration for its Annual Forecast Conference

October 29, 2024

Registration is open for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Annual Forecast Conference and Member Showcase, which will take place on February 27, 2025. The popular annual event...

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Fueling Innovation: Maine’s Strategic Support for Manufacturing Businesses

October 29, 2024

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MEREDA Opens Registration for its Annual Forecast Conference

October 22, 2024

The popular annual event draws nearly 1,000 industry professionals together at the Holiday Inn By the Bay for a day full of presentations on the economy and trends impacting Maine’s...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Johnson Hall Opera House (Gardiner)

October 22, 2024

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Lowering Housing Barriers with Legislative Wins

October 16, 2024

Efforts in Augusta have been focused on implementing policies to address the statewide housing shortage. In many cases, these efforts have included freeing up land use regulations.

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Listen Up! The October 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

October 8, 2024

A Conversation with Josh Levy of Waterstone Properties Josh Levy, Principal & Co-Founder of Waterstone Properties, sits down with MEREDA President Shannon Richards for the fourth episode in the second...

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Nominations Now Being Accepted for MEREDA’s 2024 Notable Project Awards

October 1, 2024

Each year, MEREDA identifies and recognizes the most noteworthy and significant Maine commercial development projects from the previous year.

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on the Homeless Services Center (Portland)

September 24, 2024

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Listen Up! The September 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

September 17, 2024

A Legislative Update with Attorney Jason Howe and Senator Matt Pouliot Jason Howe, an attorney at Preti Flaherty and Co-Chair of MEREDA’s Public Policy Committee, and Matt Pouliot, a realtor...

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Nomination Deadline Extended for MEREDA’s 2024 Notable Project Awards

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – How to Rezone a Town: Lessons Learned During ReCode

Reviving History: How Historic Tax Credits Breathe New Life into Old Buildings

MEREDA’s 2025 Forecast Conference & Member Showcase

Nomination Deadline Extended for MEREDA’s 2024 Notable Project Awards

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Introduction to Cost Segregation and Significant Tax Savings

Listen Up! The December 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

DevelopME Lunch & Learn – Staying above Water: Navigating the Impacts of Flooding and Sea Level Rise on Real Estate Development

Fueling Innovation: Maine’s Strategic Support for Manufacturing Businesses

Northern Maine’s Economic Revival: Key Projects and Opportunities for Growth

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on The Armature at Hanover Works (Portland)

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Restaurant Apocalypse

MEREDA Opens Registration for its Annual Forecast Conference

Fueling Innovation: Maine’s Strategic Support for Manufacturing Businesses

MEREDA Opens Registration for its Annual Forecast Conference

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Johnson Hall Opera House (Gardiner)

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Lowering Housing Barriers with Legislative Wins

Listen Up! The October 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

Nominations Now Being Accepted for MEREDA’s 2024 Notable Project Awards

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on the Homeless Services Center (Portland)

Listen Up! The September 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!