Safeguarding Success: Essential Safety Precautions for Fall Protection in the Workplace
Workplace safety is paramount, and one of the most critical aspects is fall protection.
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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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Reviving History: How Historic Tax Credits Breathe New Life into Old Buildings
Cities across the country are undergoing a quiet revolution, one where history meets progress.
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MEREDA’s 2025 Forecast Conference & Member Showcase
Event Details Thursday, February 27th 9AM – 5PMHoliday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland ME Join the movers and shakers of Maine’s real estate industry on February 27th...
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Listen Up! The October 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!
An Economic Outlook with Ken Entenmann, Chief Economist at NBT Bank Ken Entenmann, Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Office and Chief Economist at NBT Bank, sits down with MEREDA President...
Read ArticleDowntown Portland Class A Office 2023 Mid-Year Update
By Samantha Marinko | Associate, The Boulos Company This time last year, I made reference to “the current stalemate in the market,” referring to the minuscule variance in the vacancy...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu – Innovative Building Products & Revitalization of the Madison Mill
In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Thursday, October 19, 2023 – 8:30 – 10:00 AM Holiday Inn by the Bay88 Spring Street, Portland, ME Buffet Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:00amProgram: 9:00 –...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on the Reconstruction & Reuse of Historic Building 12 (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 ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu – Innovative Building Products & Revitalization of the Madison Mill
In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Thursday, October 19, 2023 – 8:30 – 10:00 AM Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland, ME Buffet Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:00am Program:...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on the Reconstruction & Reuse of Historic Building 12 (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 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!
New Trends in Housing Design: A Conversation with Ryan Senatore, AIA LEED AP, & Will Savage, P.E. Will Savage, President of Acorn Engineering and Ryan Senatore, Principal of Ryan Senatore...
Read ArticleListen Up! The September 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!
New Trends in Housing Design: A Conversation with Ryan Senatore, AIA LEED AP, & Will Savage, P.E. Will Savage, President of Acorn Engineering and Ryan Senatore, Principal of Ryan Senatore...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Shipyard Brewing Redevelopment (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 ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Shipyard Brewing Redevelopment (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 ArticleDevelopME Committee’s Lunch & Learn Event – Meet the Land Use Designer and Environmental Professional
September 20, 2023 – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Holiday Inn By the Bay 88 Spring Street Portland, ME Lunch: 11:30-12:00 Program: 12:00-1:00 About the...
Read ArticleDevelopME Committee’s Lunch & Learn Event – Meet the Land Use Designer and Environmental Professional
September 20, 2023 – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Holiday Inn By the Bay88 Spring StreetPortland, ME Lunch: 11:30-12:00Program: 12:00-1:00 About the Event: Meet the...
Read ArticleHighlighting the Construction Component of the 2023 MEREDA Index
On May 25, Drew Wing, President of Zachau Construction, was a commentator for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) 2023 MEREDA Index. Drew’s comments on the Construction Sector...
Read ArticleMEREDA Welcomes Maine State Economist, Amanda Rector
MEREDA’s “Morning Menu” Breakfast Series Returns on September 14th In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Seating Capacity: 110 – We will not be able to accommodate walk-ins. The Portland Regency Hotel...
Read ArticleListen Up! The August 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!
A Conversation with Josh Miranda, Owner of the Miranda Restaurant Group. Josh Miranda, Owner of Miranda Restaurant Group, sits down with MEREDA Board Member Josh Soley and MEREDA President Craig...
Read ArticleHighlighting the Residential Component of the 2023 MEREDA Index
On May 25, Leanne Nichols, a Broker with Keller Williams Realty, was a commentator for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) 2023 MEREDA Index. Leanne’s comments on the...
Read ArticleListen Up! The August 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!
A Conversation with Josh Miranda, Owner of the Miranda Restaurant Group. Josh Miranda, Owner of Miranda Restaurant Group, sits down with MEREDA Board Member Josh Soley and MEREDA President Craig...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Gauvreau Place (Lewiston)
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 ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Gauvreau Place (Lewiston)
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 ArticleMaximizing energy tax credits for RE developers
By Anita S. Mahamed, Dannielle Lewis, Teri Samples | Partners at Wipfli The real estate industry can greatly benefit from energy tax credits and the changes made in the Inflation...
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