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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, all of which embody MEREDA’s belief in responsible development. Nominations are now...

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

September 24, 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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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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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Breakfast with City of Portland Mayor, Mark Dion

September 12, 2024

Make plans to join us on September 19th at our first event back after the summer hiatus as we kick off our Morning Menu Breakfast Series with Mayor of Portland,...

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

October 1, 2024

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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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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Breakfast with City of Portland Mayor, Mark Dion

September 12, 2024

Make plans to join us on September 19th at our first event back after the summer hiatus as we kick off our Morning Menu Breakfast Series with Mayor of Portland,...

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Lunch & Learn Event – Antitrust: Beyond the Settlement: Practice Changes

September 9, 2024

This course provides an in-depth examination for real estate professionals looking to deepen their understanding of antitrust laws and their impact on the real estate industry.

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MEREDA’s Annual Fall Social Returns on October 24th!

September 8, 2024

Thursday, October 24, 2024 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME MEREDA’s Annual Fall Social returns on October 24! Mark your calendars...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Kicking Off Change – Exploring the Impact and Vision of Maine’s Hearts of Pine

September 4, 2024

On October 17th, MEREDA will host a breakfast event featuring a discussion with founding members of Maine’s new soccer team, Hearts of Pine.

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Northeastland Hotel (Presque Isle)

September 3, 2024

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Signs of a Stabilizing Rental Market

August 13, 2024

By: Ben Sprague, Senior Vice President/Commercial Lender, First National Bank After several frustrating years of frenzied activity, there are signs the rental market is stabilizing. To be sure, rents are...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Phoenix Flats (Portland)

August 6, 2024

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Unveiling the Transformative Power of AI in the Modern Workplace

July 30, 2024

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...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Maine Savings Amphitheater (Bangor)

July 23, 2024

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MEREDA Releases The MEREDA Index Report for 2023

July 16, 2024

MEREDA has released its 18th edition of the MEREDA Index. As a key economic indicator for Maine, the MEREDA Index measures the pulse of the state’s real estate industry and...

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The Maine Real Estate & Development Association Names New President for 2024-2026 & Elects Officers

July 15, 2024

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shannon Richards of Hay Runner, to President for 2024-2026.

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Appointments to its Board of Directors

July 12, 2024

Jeremy Deering of Scarborough and Ron Dovich of Cumberland have been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of...

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

July 9, 2024

A Conversation with Mandy Reynolds and Sean Ireland from The Grant From The Grant, Sean Ireland, a Principal at Windward Development, and Mandy Reynolds, a real estate development consultant, sit...

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In Maine, Evolution Drives Economic Prosperity

July 2, 2024

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...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on University of Southern Maine Portland Commons Residence Hall and McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success (Portland)

June 25, 2024

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Bad for Business…

June 18, 2024

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...

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MEREDA’s Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser Raises Scholarship Funds for Maine Students

June 7, 2024

MEREDA is thrilled to announce that its Annual Strikes for Scholars Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser will once again enable the organization to donate a total of $15,000 towards scholarships to Maine students...

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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!

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Breakfast with City of Portland Mayor, Mark Dion

Lunch & Learn Event – Antitrust: Beyond the Settlement: Practice Changes

MEREDA’s Annual Fall Social Returns on October 24th!

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Kicking Off Change – Exploring the Impact and Vision of Maine’s Hearts of Pine

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Northeastland Hotel (Presque Isle)

Signs of a Stabilizing Rental Market

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Phoenix Flats (Portland)

Unveiling the Transformative Power of AI in the Modern Workplace

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Maine Savings Amphitheater (Bangor)

MEREDA Releases The MEREDA Index Report for 2023

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association Names New President for 2024-2026 & Elects Officers

Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Appointments to its Board of Directors

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

In Maine, Evolution Drives Economic Prosperity

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on University of Southern Maine Portland Commons Residence Hall and McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success (Portland)

Bad for Business…

MEREDA’s Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser Raises Scholarship Funds for Maine Students