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MEREDA’s Fall Conference outlines challenges and opportunities

October 28, 2025

Portland, Maine – MEREDA hosted its Fall Conference on October 23rd where nearly 300 real estate professionals gathered at USM’s Hannaford Hall. The focus of the half-day conference was to...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Deconstructing Portland’s Site Plan Process

October 15, 2025

November 18, 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:Please join MEREDA for a...

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MEREDA’s Annual Fall Social is Back!

October 15, 2025

November 6, 2025 – 5:00 – 7:00 pm Location: Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Portland Waterfront65 Commercial Street, Portland, ME About the Event: MEREDA’s Annual Fall Social returns on November 6! Mark...

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Notable Project Receipient Stacy M. Symbol Apartments

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Stacy M. Symbol Apartments (Westbrook)

October 14, 2025

MEREDA Recognizes its 2024 Notable Project Award Recipients – Each year, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) recognizes some of the state’s most “noteworthy and significant” real estate...

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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

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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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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MEREDA Releases its 18th edition of the MEREDA Index.

June 6, 2024

A key economic indicator for the state of Maine, the latest edition of the MEREDA Index showed a decline of 1.5% between 2022 and 2023. The driver of the decline...

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

June 4, 2024

A Conversation with Shannon Richards, Incoming President of MEREDA Incoming President of MEREDA Shannon Richards sits with current MEREDA President Craig Young and immediate past President Josh Fifield for the...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Recognizes Top 7 Notable Projects of 2023

May 28, 2024

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization promoting responsible real estate development, honored projects from Portland to Bangor to Presque Isle, with each receiving special...

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Penciling the Future: MEREDA Spring Conference Highlights Opportunities for Developing Projects Aligned with Maine’s Needs

May 21, 2024

On Wednesday, May 15th, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) hosted its annual Spring Conference where close to 300 real estate professionals gathered at the Holiday Inn By...

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The Greater Portland Retail Forecast for 2024

May 14, 2024

On February 29th, 2024, Peter Harrington of Malone Commercial Brokers presented “The Greater Portland retail forecast for 2024” at the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) 2024 Annual Forecast...

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

May 7, 2024

A Conversation with Mark Dion, Mayor of Portland Mayor of Portland Mark Dion sits down with MEREDA President Craig Young and MEREDA Board Member and MaineHousing’s Senior Director of Government...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Wet & Wild: Developing in Maine’s Changing Climate

May 2, 2024

The water levels in Maine aren’t the only things rising. Businesses and individuals are all affected and it is becoming increasingly important to take action at the local level.

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RECAP OF FEBRUARY 29, 2024 MEREDA REGIONAL FORECAST

April 23, 2024

By Chris Paszyc, CCIM, SIOR | The Boulos Company – Partner, Broker On February 29th Chris Paszyc participated on the “Regional Outlook” Panel at the Maine Real Estate & Development...

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MEREDA to Host Spring Conference on Developing Successful Projects That Meet Maine’s Evolving Needs

April 19, 2024

On May 15, 2024, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) will host a conference that delves into upcoming changes that will impact every developer in Maine.

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

April 2, 2024

A Conversation with Nate Green & Chris Marshall of GreenMars The founders of GreenMars – Nate Green, Lead Developer, and Chris Marshall, Business Manager – sit down with MEREDA President...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Residential Check-In

March 28, 2024

Our expert panel include Nova Tower, Partner & Broker at Waypoint Brokers Collective, Julie Dawson Williams, CEO & Broker/Owner of Dawson Inc., and Adam Shub, Partner at Preti Flaherty.

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MEREDA’s Strikes for Scholars Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser 2024

March 13, 2024

MEREDA returns to Bayside Bowl in Portland for it’s Annual Strikes for Scholars Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser on May 2, 2024! May 2 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Consistent with the...

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MEREDA Recognizes Contributions to Real Estate Development and Policy in Maine in Award Ceremony

March 12, 2024

On February 29, 2024, the Maine Real Estate and Development Association (MEREDA) recognized three remarkable individuals and a Joint Select Committee for their significant and lasting contributions to real estate...

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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

MEREDA Releases its 18th edition of the MEREDA Index.

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

Maine Real Estate & Development Association Recognizes Top 7 Notable Projects of 2023

Penciling the Future: MEREDA Spring Conference Highlights Opportunities for Developing Projects Aligned with Maine’s Needs

The Greater Portland Retail Forecast for 2024

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

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Wet & Wild: Developing in Maine’s Changing Climate

RECAP OF FEBRUARY 29, 2024 MEREDA REGIONAL FORECAST

MEREDA to Host Spring Conference on Developing Successful Projects That Meet Maine’s Evolving Needs

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

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Residential Check-In

MEREDA’s Strikes for Scholars Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser 2024

MEREDA Recognizes Contributions to Real Estate Development and Policy in Maine in Award Ceremony