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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Is Winter coming?
By: Justin Lamontagne, CCIM, SIOR, The Dunham Group For years now, I’ve had client after hopeful client ask if things were “cooling off” in the industrial market. And my answer...
Read ArticleMEREDA Recognizes Four Exceptional Individuals for Their Contributions to Real Estate Development and Policy in Maine
On January 26, 2023, the Maine Real Estate and Development Association (MEREDA) recognized four exceptional individuals for their significant and lasting contributions to real estate development in the State of...
Read ArticlePeaks & Plateaus: MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Gives Context to Maine’s Real Estate Data
On Thursday, January 26, over 800 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals gathered at the Cross Insurance Arena to learn about the latest trends and predictions for the real...
Read ArticlePeaks & Plateaus: MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Gives Context to Maine’s Real Estate Data
PORTLAND, Maine–On Thursday, January 26, over 800 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals gathered at the Cross Insurance Arena to learn about the latest trends and predictions for the...
Read ArticleListen up! MEREDA Launches New Real Estate Podcast: “MEREDA Matters”
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 ArticleMEREDA Kicks Off 2023 With Its Forecast Conference
On Thursday, January 26, 2023, leaders from across Maine’s real estate industry will gather for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Forecast Conference and Member Showcase. This annual...
Read ArticleMEREDA Kicks Off 2023 With Its Forecast Conference
On Thursday, January 26, 2023, leaders from across Maine’s real estate industry will gather for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Forecast Conference and Member Showcase. This annual...
Read ArticleREGISTER TODAY! MEREDA’s Signature Event is January 26, 2023
MEREDA’s 2023 Annual Forecast Conference & Member Showcase will be held in-person at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Join us and the top minds in real estate for MEREDA’s...
Read ArticleHOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
by Craig Young, The Boulos Co. Partner/Senior Broker These savvy tips will help you get the most out of your investment For those in the commercial real estate business, it...
Read ArticleDeadline Extended for Nominations for 2022 Notable Project Awards
Nominations are still being accepted for MEREDA’s Notable Project Awards. The recipients will be recognized at our Annual Spring Conference in 2023. In order to be considered, all projects must be...
Read ArticleMaine is readying new public-private financing tool to facilitate “green” development
Commercial property assessed clean energy (C-PACE) financing has enabled at least $2 billion of energy-saving upgrades in other states, but Maine bankers fear it will bring added risk to mortgage...
Read ArticleMEREDA Inducts Four Exceptional Individuals to Honorary Board as Directors Emeritus
PORTLAND, Maine — On November 3, 2022, the Maine Real Estate and Development Association (MEREDA) inducted four exceptional individuals to their Honorary Board as Directors Emeritus. The MEREDA Board of...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Deering Place
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 ArticleREGISTRATION IS OPEN! MEREDA’s Signature Event is January 26, 2023
MEREDA’s 2023 Annual Forecast Conference & Member Showcase will be held in-person at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Join us and the top minds in real estate for MEREDA’s...
Read ArticleDevelopME Lunch & Learn – Beginning a Development Relationship with MaineHousing
When:Wednesday, November 30, 2022 Time:11:30am-1:00pm Where:Portland Elks Club, 1945 Congress Street, Portland, ME ABOUT THE EVENT: MaineHousing Senior Director of Finance and Lending, Adam Krea, and Director of Development, Mark Wiesendanger, will discuss...
Read ArticleElection day is next week. We encourage you to vote and make your voice heard!
On November 8, 2022, Portland voters will consider 13 ballot questions, consisting of five proposed Citizen’s Initiative questions and eight proposed Portland Charter Commission questions. These 13 questions, an unusually...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu – Navigating Urban Fill and Contaminated Media in Real Estate Development – What to Expect Before and After Breaking Ground
In Person. Pre-Registration Required. Where:Holiday Inn By the Bay88 Spring StreetPortland, ME When:November 10, 2022 Time:Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:00 AMProgram: 8:00 – 9:00 AM About the Event: Real estate development...
Read ArticleThe Winners of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: Real Estate Developers
Part One: New Incentives By Kory Reynolds, Senior Manager, Baker Newman Noyes October 2022 This is the first of a two-part series discussing the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Children’s Museum + Theatre
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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