Register for MEREDA’s Premier Event – Feb. 27
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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A Notable Night… A Social Celebration of 2024’s best projects and MEREDA’s 40 years of supporting responsible development.
Event Details Each year, MEREDA identifies and recognizes the most noteworthy and significant Maine commercial development projects from the previous year. These Notable Projects embody MEREDA’s mission of responsible development....
Read ArticleMaine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Appointment to its Board of Directors
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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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – How to Rezone a Town: Lessons Learned During ReCode
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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Business Interest Limitation Modifications
By Josh Lapierre, CPA, MBA, Senior Manager, Baker Newman Noyes April 1, 2020 Updated as of April 14, 2020 This article was updated on April 14 to include provisions in...
Read ArticleJoin MEREDA at its next Virtual Event – Maine Medical Center – An Update: Managing an Expansion During COVID 19
Virtual Event Thursday, December 17, 2020 8:30 – 9:30 AM About the Event: Description: In Spring 2018, MEREDA welcomed then Executive Vice President and COO of Maine Medical Center, Jeff...
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Article courtesy of Clark InsuranceConfirmed cases of COVID-19 have now been found in nearly all parts of the country, and outbreaks among workers in industries other than healthcare, emergency response,...
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Article courtesy of Clark Insurance Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have now been found in nearly all parts of the country, and outbreaks among workers in industries other than healthcare, emergency...
Read ArticleMEREDA Conference Focuses on the Dynamic History and Future Potential of Maine’s Economy
On October 15th, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) hosted its virtual 2020 Fall Conference. In challenging economic times, the event brought together industry leaders to contemplate Maine’s...
Read ArticleJoin MEREDA at its next Virtual Event – MEREDA’s Developer’s Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Gaining Public Support and Winning Approval for Development Projects
Virtual Event Thursday, November 19, 2020 8:30 – 9:30 AM About the Event: Description: Join us as we unveil the MEREDA Developer’s Toolkit! For over a year, MEREDA’s Local Issues...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on WEX Global Corporate Headquarters, Portland
In a multi-part series, exclusive to the Maine Real Estate Insider, we’ll provide an up-close look at the most notable commercial development projects of the past year that are helping...
Read ArticleVirtual Event – MEREDA’s Developer’s Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Gaining Public Support and Winning Approval for Development Projects
Virtual EventThursday, November 19, 20208:30 – 9:30 AM Register at www.mereda.org About the Event: Join us as we unveil the MEREDA Developer’s Toolkit! For over a year, MEREDA’s Local Issues...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Station Square, Gorham
In a multi-part series, exclusive to the Maine Real Estate Insider, we’ll provide an up-close look at the most notable commercial development projects of the past year that are helping...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Southgate, Scarborough
In a multi-part series, exclusive to the Maine Real Estate Insider, we’ll provide an up-close look at the most notable commercial development projects of the past year that are helping...
Read ArticleMEREDA to Host Virtual Fall Conference on the Future of Maine’s Economy
The Chamberlain Model: Back to the Future For Immediate Release: (September 17, 2020) On October 15, 2020, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) will host a dynamic and...
Read ArticleBusiness Interruption Insurance and COVID-19
By Conor Shankman, Associate, Bernstein Shur Few industries or aspects of business have been left untouched by COVID-19 and the resulting economic closures. Though construction was permitted to continue in...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s 2020 Special Fall Conference: The Chamberlain Model – Back to the Future
We are happy to announce that the new date for our rescheduled “Spring” Conference is now October 15th! We are transitioning the event to a virtual program and reworking the...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Hannaford Center, Hampden
In a multi-part series, exclusive to the Maine Real Estate Insider, we’ll provide an up-close look at the most notable commercial development projects of the past year that are helping...
Read ArticleMEREDA has New Date & Name for Rescheduled “Spring” Conference: The Chamberlain Model – Back to the Future
We are happy to announce that the new date for our rescheduled “Spring” Conference is October 15th! We are transitioning the event to a virtual program and reworking the content...
Read ArticleJoin MEREDA at its next Virtual Event – Portland’s Eastern Waterfront: Three Creative Developers and their Visions
Thursday, September 24, 2020 8:30 – 9:30 AM While this event is free of charge, registration is required. Register Here About the Event: Description: Seasoned developers David Bateman, Ara Aftandilian,...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Cape Arundel Cottage Preserve, Arundel
In a multi-part series, exclusive to the Maine Real Estate Insider, we’ll provide an up-close look at the most notable commercial development projects of the past year that are helping...
Read ArticleMEREDA Virtual Event – Portland’s Eastern Waterfront: Three Creative Developers and their Visions
Virtual EventThursday, September 24, 20208:30 – 9:30 AM Due to the unprecedented circumstances of the Coronavirus pandemic, MEREDA continues its series of free forums on relevant topics to keep members...
Read ArticleWhat’s Happening in the Market?
Market Insights By The Boulos Company Brokerage Team Because of the uncertainty in the business climate, our brokers are regularly asked what is happening in the commercial real estate market,...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Founders Place Campus, Bangor
In a multi-part series, exclusive to the Maine Real Estate Insider, we’ll provide an up-close look at the most notable commercial development projects of the past year that are helping...
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