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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The 2023 Maine Capital Markets Outlook
By Chris Paszyc, CCIM, SIOR | The Boulos Company – Partner, Broker 2022 was the tale of two halves. I harken back to the 2017 Superbowl where the Patriots were...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Annual 2023 Spring Conference: Solving Maine’s Housing Crisis; is May 25th
Maine’s Housing Crisis is characterized by a shortage of affordable housing options, a high demand for rental properties, and an increase in housing costs that exceed wage growth. This crisis...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s 2023 Annual Spring Conference: Solving Maine’s Housing Crisis is May 25th
Maine’s Housing Crisis is characterized by a shortage of affordable housing options, a high demand for rental properties, and an increase in housing costs that exceed wage growth. This crisis...
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In Person OR Virtual. Pre-Registration Required. Where:Holiday Inn By the Bay88 Spring StreetPortland, ME When:May 25, 2023 @ 1:00 – 5:00 PM About the Event: Maine’s Housing Crisis is characterized...
Read ArticleC-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) Financing – Now Available in Maine
by Michael Doty | Mar 20, 2023 | Blog, Market Growth, News, Thought Leadership Efficient financing mechanism will enable property owners and developers to fund sustainability measures in commercial real...
Read ArticleInsurance Market Rate Trends, challenges and solutions
USI Insurance Services’ 2023 Commercial P&C Market Outlook by: USI and its National Team PROPERTY Anticipated Market Trends for 2023 Challenges will continue in 2023 for risks with significant exposure...
Read ArticleListen Up! The April 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!
A Conversation with Catherine Culley of Redfern Properties and Erin Cooperrider, NewHeight Group Erin Cooperrider, Principal at NewHeight Group, and Catherine Culley, Co-Founder and Partner at Redfern Properties, sit down...
Read ArticleHow did the Maine Real Estate Market Fare in 2022 with Interest Rates Rising and the Covid-Driven Frenzy Easing?
by: Dava Davin, Founder + CEO, Portside Real Estate Group The residential home market in Maine (single family and condo sales) in 2022 was almost $8 billion, a decrease from...
Read Article2023 Top Commercial Real Estate Trends
by Craig Young, CCIM – Partner / Sr. Broker, The Boulos Company Take advantage of these commercial trends to maximize your profit. We are still seeing the ripple effect in...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu – The Inside Scoop on Portland’s Largest Urban Developments Currently in Production
In Person. Pre-Registration Required. Where:Holiday Inn By the Bay88 Spring StreetPortland, ME When:April 13, 2023 Time:Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:00 AMProgram: 8:00 – 9:00 AM About the Event: Join us as...
Read ArticleJoin MEREDA’s Emerging Leaders Committee for its next Lunch & Learn Event!
April 5, 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 ArticleListen Up! The March 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!
A Conversation with Dan Brennan of MaineHousing & Kevin Bunker of Developers Collaborative Kevin Bunker, Founder and Principal at Developers Collaborative, and Dan Brennan, Director at MaineHousing, sit down with...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu: The Inside Scoop on Portland’s Largest Urban Developments Currently in Production
April 13, 2023 – 7:30 – 9:00 AM In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Holiday Inn By the Bay 88 Spring Street Portland, ME Buffet Breakfast: 7:30-8:00 am Program: 8:00-9:00 am About...
Read ArticleDevelopME Committee’s Lunch & Learn Event
In Person. Pre-Registration Required. Where:Holiday Inn By the Bay88 Spring StreetPortland, ME When:April 5, 2023 Time:Buffet Breakfast: 11:30 – 12:00Program: 12:00 – 1:00 PM About the Event: Meet a Broker: A...
Read ArticleListen up! MEREDA’s Next Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!
Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall listening in on a conversation between Maine’s real estate industry leaders? Been curious about the people who have put...
Read ArticleBeginning a Development Relationship with MaineHousing
On November 30, 3022, MaineHousing Senior Director of Finance and Lending, Adam Krea, and Director of Development, Mark Wiesendanger, presented at a MEREDA event, discussing new programs at MaineHousing that...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Annual Spring Networking Social is back!
In Person. Pre-Registration Required. Where:Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, Portland Waterfront65 Commercial StreetPortland, ME When:March 30, 2023 Time:5pm – 7pm About the Event: A great “meet-and-greet” opportunity, back after a 4-year...
Read ArticleGreater Portland Retail Market Vacancy Rates Continue to Drop
By Peter Harrington, Partner & Associate Broker, Malone Commercial Brokers The Greater Portland retail market continued to remain on solid footing in 2022. The Vacancy Rate dropped about 1% from...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu: A Peek into Developing Boutique Hospitality in Maine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Join us as we discuss the “ins and outs” of developing businesses and real estate in the hospitality industry. As one of the largest contributors to the...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu – A Peek into Developing Boutique Hospitality in Maine
In Person. Pre-Registration Required. Where:Holiday Inn By the Bay88 Spring StreetPortland, ME When:March 8, 2023 Time:Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:00 AMProgram: 8:00 – 9:00 AM About the Event: Join us as...
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