Nominations Now Being Accepted for MEREDA’s 2025 Notable Project Awards
Each year, MEREDA identifies and recognizes the most noteworthy and significant Maine commercial development projects from the previous year.
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MEREDA Opens Registration for its Annual Forecast Conference
Registration is open for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Annual Forecast Conference and Member Showcase, which will take place on February 26, 2026. The popular annual event...
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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Nightingale & State Street Campus Redevelopment (Portland)
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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MEREDA’s Fall Conference outlines challenges and opportunities
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 2021 Annual Forecast Conference and Member Showcase – Virtual Edition is January 21, 2021
Join us and the top minds in real estate for MEREDA’s 2021 Annual Forecast Conference and Member Showcase on January 21, 2021.This will be a virtual event, with many unique...
Read ArticleResidential Evictions and the Pandemic – Landlords Beware
NOTE: This article addresses the Executive Orders, Pandemic Management Order, and CDC Order in effect on November 3, 2020. As the pandemic changes, these orders are all subject to change and...
Read ArticleResidential Evictions and the Pandemic – Landlords Beware
NOTE: This article addresses the Executive Orders, Pandemic Management Order, and CDC Order in effect on November 3, 2020. As the pandemic changes, these orders are all subject to change and...
Read ArticleREGISTRATION IS OPEN! January 21, 2021 – MEREDA’s Forecast Conference & Member Showcase – Virtual Edition
Join us and the top minds in real estate for MEREDA’s 2021 Annual Forecast Conference and Member Showcase on January 21, 2021. This will be a virtual event, with many unique...
Read ArticleSAVE THE DATE! January 21, 2021 – MEREDA’s Forecast Conference & Member Showcase – Virtual Edition
Join us and the top minds in real estate for MEREDA’s 2021 Annual Forecast Conference and Member Showcase on January 21, 2021. This will be a virtual event, with many unique...
Read ArticleThe State of Retail: Permanently Damaged or Poised for a Comeback?
by: Joseph Italiaander, Associate, The Boulos Company Among other things, 2020 has provided plenty of alarming headlines surrounding the state of the retail market. Perhaps what stands out the most...
Read ArticleBusiness Interest Limitation Modifications
By Josh Lapierre, CPA, MBA, Senior Manager, Baker Newman Noyes April 1, 2020 Updated as of April 14, 2020 This article was updated on April 14 to include provisions in...
Read ArticleJoin MEREDA at its next Virtual Event – Maine Medical Center – An Update: Managing an Expansion During COVID 19
Virtual Event Thursday, December 17, 2020 8:30 – 9:30 AM About the Event: Description: In Spring 2018, MEREDA welcomed then Executive Vice President and COO of Maine Medical Center, Jeff...
Read ArticleOSHA COVID 19 Update
Article courtesy of Clark Insurance Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have now been found in nearly all parts of the country, and outbreaks among workers in industries other than healthcare, emergency...
Read ArticleOSHA COVID-19 Update
Article courtesy of Clark InsuranceConfirmed cases of COVID-19 have now been found in nearly all parts of the country, and outbreaks among workers in industries other than healthcare, emergency response,...
Read ArticleMEREDA Conference Focuses on the Dynamic History and Future Potential of Maine’s Economy
On October 15th, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) hosted its virtual 2020 Fall Conference. In challenging economic times, the event brought together industry leaders to contemplate Maine’s...
Read ArticleJoin MEREDA at its next Virtual Event – MEREDA’s Developer’s Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Gaining Public Support and Winning Approval for Development Projects
Virtual Event Thursday, November 19, 2020 8:30 – 9:30 AM About the Event: Description: Join us as we unveil the MEREDA Developer’s Toolkit! For over a year, MEREDA’s Local Issues...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on WEX Global Corporate Headquarters, Portland
In a multi-part series, exclusive to the Maine Real Estate Insider, we’ll provide an up-close look at the most notable commercial development projects of the past year that are helping...
Read ArticleVirtual Event – MEREDA’s Developer’s Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Gaining Public Support and Winning Approval for Development Projects
Virtual EventThursday, November 19, 20208:30 – 9:30 AM Register at www.mereda.org About the Event: Join us as we unveil the MEREDA Developer’s Toolkit! For over a year, MEREDA’s Local Issues...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Station Square, Gorham
In a multi-part series, exclusive to the Maine Real Estate Insider, we’ll provide an up-close look at the most notable commercial development projects of the past year that are helping...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Southgate, Scarborough
In a multi-part series, exclusive to the Maine Real Estate Insider, we’ll provide an up-close look at the most notable commercial development projects of the past year that are helping...
Read ArticleMEREDA to Host Virtual Fall Conference on the Future of Maine’s Economy
The Chamberlain Model: Back to the Future For Immediate Release: (September 17, 2020) On October 15, 2020, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) will host a dynamic and...
Read ArticleBusiness Interruption Insurance and COVID-19
By Conor Shankman, Associate, Bernstein Shur Few industries or aspects of business have been left untouched by COVID-19 and the resulting economic closures. Though construction was permitted to continue in...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s 2020 Special Fall Conference: The Chamberlain Model – Back to the Future
We are happy to announce that the new date for our rescheduled “Spring” Conference is now October 15th! We are transitioning the event to a virtual program and reworking the...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Hannaford Center, Hampden
In a multi-part series, exclusive to the Maine Real Estate Insider, we’ll provide an up-close look at the most notable commercial development projects of the past year that are helping...
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