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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MEREDA Opens Registration for its Annual Forecast Conference
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...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Johnson Hall Opera House (Gardiner)
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...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu – Lowering Housing Barriers with Legislative Wins
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.
Read ArticleListen Up! The October 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!
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...
Read ArticleNominations Now Being Accepted for MEREDA’s 2024 Notable Project Awards
Each year, MEREDA identifies and recognizes the most noteworthy and significant Maine commercial development projects from the previous year.
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on the Homeless Services Center (Portland)
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...
Read ArticleListen Up! The September 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!
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...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu – Breakfast with City of Portland Mayor, Mark Dion
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,...
Read ArticleLunch & Learn Event – Antitrust: Beyond the Settlement: Practice Changes
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.
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Annual Fall Social Returns on October 24th!
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...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu – Kicking Off Change – Exploring the Impact and Vision of Maine’s Hearts of Pine
On October 17th, MEREDA will host a breakfast event featuring a discussion with founding members of Maine’s new soccer team, Hearts of Pine.
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Northeastland Hotel (Presque Isle)
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...
Read ArticleSigns of a Stabilizing Rental Market
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...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Phoenix Flats (Portland)
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...
Read ArticleUnveiling the Transformative Power of AI in the Modern Workplace
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...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Maine Savings Amphitheater (Bangor)
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...
Read ArticleMEREDA Releases The MEREDA Index Report for 2023
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...
Read ArticleThe Maine Real Estate & Development Association Names New President for 2024-2026 & Elects Officers
The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shannon Richards of Hay Runner, to President for 2024-2026.
Read ArticleMaine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Appointments 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...
Read ArticleListen Up! The July 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!
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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