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Listen Up! The May 2025 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

May 13, 2025

A Conversation on ReCode Portland with Michael Barton of Reveler and Jason Howe of Preti Flaherty Michael Barton, Managing Director of Real Estate Development at Reveler, and Jason Howe, Partner...

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Listen Up! We’re Doubling Up for Your Listening Pleasure and Have Added a Second April Episode!

April 29, 2025

Innovation in Maine with Matt O’Malia of TimberHP and Ben Herzog of the Advanced Structures and Composites Center Matt O’Malia, Co-Founder and CEO of TimberHP, and Ben Herzog, Wood Technologist...

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city of bangor picture courtesy of Nick Navarre

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – The Economic Outlook for Greater Bangor

April 24, 2025

June 5, 2025 – 8:00 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:00-8:30 amProgram: 8:30-10:00 am Location:Hollywood Casino500 Main Street, Bangor, ME About the Event:Join MEREDA on June 5 at Hollywood Casino in...

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MEREDA to Host a ‘Notable Night’ A Social Celebration of 2024’s best projects and MEREDA’s 40 years of supporting responsible development

April 15, 2025

PORTLAND, Maine – On May 14, 2025, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) will host a “Notable Night” to recognize the most significant and noteworthy commercial development projects...

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What’s Up in the Hotel Business?

March 17, 2020

by Sean Riley, President & CEO, Maine Course Hospitality Group Great Ride for Hotels I recall speaking at the MEREDA conference back in 2009. It was a tough year to...

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MEREDA Postpones its March 19 Morning Menu breakfast as well as its March 26 Anniversary Gala

March 12, 2020

In light of the situation with the Coronavirus and recommendations from the recent press conference with Governor Janet Mills, MEREDA has postponed its March 19th Morning Menu breakfast as well...

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Construction Trends in 2020

March 3, 2020

by Asha Echeverria, Shareholder, Bernstein Shur Welcome to the new decade! Though we can expect trends from 2019 to continue, the focus on the new decade and the bull construction...

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MEREDA Celebrates 35 Years of Supporting Responsible Development in Maine

February 26, 2020

2020 is MEREDA’s 35th Anniversary and we are proud to celebrate 35 years of service to our industry and our state!To mark this occasion, we are holding a celebratory gala event...

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The Risks and Regulations Associated with Waterfront Development in Maine

February 18, 2020

By Gordon Smith, Verrill Waterfront development in Maine is on the rise. While waterfront development has a big investment upside, it can pose additional regulatory challenges and risks. Whether you...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event “Town Hall with the Mayor: Kate Snyder, City of Portland”

February 14, 2020

MEREDA is honored and excited to invite its membership to “Breakfast with the Mayor of Portland, Kate Snyder”. A welcomed opportunity to engage in a “Town Hall Meeting” discussion about...

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Stop me if you’ve heard this before

February 11, 2020

by Justin Lamontagne, CCIM, SIOR, Partner, Designated Broker at NAI The Dunham Group Is it plagiarism if you copy yourself? I hope not, because here goes… “Vacancy rates are getting...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Elects Matt Worthen to its Board of Directors

February 3, 2020

Matthew Worthen of Falmouth, has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial real estate owners, developers...

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Join MEREDA for Breakfast on Feb. 25 for a Morning Menu Presentation: “Portland’s Arts District Garage: A Case Study of Private Parking Structure Development”

January 29, 2020

The five-story, 280-spaced Arts District Garage parking structure on the corner of Brown Street and Cumberland Ave was completed in the summer of 2019. The Arts District Garage project provides lasting...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Recognizes Outstanding Members with Annual Awards

January 28, 2020

Portland, ME: In a ballroom overflowing with the broad spectrum of Maine’s real estate and development professionals, MEREDA President Gary Vogel singled out five individuals at last week’s annual Forecast...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Recognizes Outstanding Members with Annual Awards

January 28, 2020

In a ballroom overflowing with the broad spectrum of Maine’s real estate and development professionals, MEREDA President Gary Vogel singled out five individuals at last week’s annual Forecast Conference. If...

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Join MEREDA for Breakfast on Feb. 25 for a Morning Menu Presentation: “Portland’s Arts District Garage: A Case Study of Private Parking Structure Development”

January 23, 2020

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“Outlook Good”: MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Calls for Continued Growth

January 21, 2020

Over 900 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals converged on the Holiday Inn by the Bay Thursday, each one on the hunt for the latest and greatest industry information...

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Safe Harbor Options for Taxpayers as the Solar ITC Begins to Sunset

December 24, 2019

By Mark Vitello, BerryDunn Read this if you are a solar investor, developer, or installer. The solar carve out of the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) has been a great incentive...

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Perceptions of Housing in Maine

December 17, 2019

By: MaineHousing Staff Housing is a hot topic these days – from affordable housing challenges across Maine, to having enough housing for our communities and businesses to thrive, for aging...

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

December 16, 2019

Tiffany Dembowski of Portland has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial real estate owners, developers...

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

December 13, 2019

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on the Motherhouse

December 10, 2019

In 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 to...

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Reading the Real Estate Tea Leaves: MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Takes Place January 16th, 2020

December 4, 2019

As the words “recession” and “downturn” try to tint rose colored glasses with shades of gray, more and more attention turns to the real estate sector to provide a realistic...

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Environmental DNA (eDNA): What is eDNA and How Can it Benefit the Development Community

December 3, 2019

By Gabe Pelletier, Project Technician and Jake Riley, Associate, Stantec What do human beings, Zebra mussels, and Atlantic salmon have in common? They all contain deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in each...

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Listen Up! The May 2025 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – The Economic Outlook for Greater Bangor

MEREDA to Host a ‘Notable Night’ A Social Celebration of 2024’s best projects and MEREDA’s 40 years of supporting responsible development

Archive

What’s Up in the Hotel Business?

MEREDA Postpones its March 19 Morning Menu breakfast as well as its March 26 Anniversary Gala

Construction Trends in 2020

MEREDA Celebrates 35 Years of Supporting Responsible Development in Maine

The Risks and Regulations Associated with Waterfront Development in Maine

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event “Town Hall with the Mayor: Kate Snyder, City of Portland”

Stop me if you’ve heard this before

Maine Real Estate & Development Association Elects Matt Worthen to its Board of Directors

Join MEREDA for Breakfast on Feb. 25 for a Morning Menu Presentation: “Portland’s Arts District Garage: A Case Study of Private Parking Structure Development”

Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Recognizes Outstanding Members with Annual Awards

Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Recognizes Outstanding Members with Annual Awards

Join MEREDA for Breakfast on Feb. 25 for a Morning Menu Presentation: “Portland’s Arts District Garage: A Case Study of Private Parking Structure Development”

“Outlook Good”: MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Calls for Continued Growth

Safe Harbor Options for Taxpayers as the Solar ITC Begins to Sunset

Perceptions of Housing in Maine

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

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

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on the Motherhouse

Reading the Real Estate Tea Leaves: MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Takes Place January 16th, 2020

Environmental DNA (eDNA): What is eDNA and How Can it Benefit the Development Community