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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Appointment to its Board of Directors

December 8, 2025

PORTLAND, Maine (December 4, 2025) – Sno Barry has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial...

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

November 25, 2025

A Conversation with Dr. Chris Herbert of Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies and Elizabeth Frazier, Partner at Pierce Atwood Maine is in the midst of a housing affordability crisis,...

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full size factory of the future building UMO - photo is credited to the University of Maine

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – MEREDA Welcomes Dr. Habib Dagher, Executive Director, Advanced Structures and Composites Center, UMO

November 17, 2025

December 16, 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:Dr. Habib Dagher will provide...

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Nominations Now Being Accepted for MEREDA’s 2025 Notable Project Awards

November 14, 2025

Each year, MEREDA identifies and recognizes the most noteworthy and significant Maine commercial development projects from the previous year.

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Business Interruption Insurance and COVID-19

September 15, 2020

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...

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MEREDA’s 2020 Special Fall Conference: The Chamberlain Model – Back to the Future

September 14, 2020

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...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Hannaford Center, Hampden

September 8, 2020

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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MEREDA has New Date & Name for Rescheduled “Spring” Conference: The Chamberlain Model – Back to the Future

August 26, 2020

We are happy to announce that the new date for our rescheduled “Spring” Conference is October 15th! We are transitioning the event to a virtual program and reworking the content...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Cape Arundel Cottage Preserve, Arundel

August 25, 2020

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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Join MEREDA at its next Virtual Event – Portland’s Eastern Waterfront: Three Creative Developers and their Visions

August 25, 2020

Thursday, September 24, 2020 8:30 – 9:30 AM While this event is free of charge, registration is required. Register Here About the Event: Description: Seasoned developers David Bateman, Ara Aftandilian,...

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MEREDA Virtual Event – Portland’s Eastern Waterfront: Three Creative Developers and their Visions

August 24, 2020

Virtual EventThursday, September 24, 20208:30 – 9:30 AM Due to the unprecedented circumstances of the Coronavirus pandemic, MEREDA continues its series of free forums on relevant topics to keep members...

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What’s Happening in the Market?

August 18, 2020

Market Insights By The Boulos Company Brokerage Team Because of the uncertainty in the business climate, our brokers are regularly asked what is happening in the commercial real estate market,...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Founders Place Campus, Bangor

August 11, 2020

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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Industrial Market Mid-Year Review

August 4, 2020

by Justin Lamontagne, CCIM, SIOR, Partner, Designated Broker at NAI The Dunham Group How’s the market? It is the most common question asked of any commercial broker in these trying...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on 62 Spring Street, Auburn

July 28, 2020

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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Depreciable Life of Qualified Improvement Property

July 21, 2020

By John Hadwen, CPA, Principal, Baker Newman Noyes April 1, 2020 (A long overdue technical amendment) Updated as of April 22, 2020 This article was updated on April 22 to...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Appointments to its Board of Directors

July 21, 2020

PORTLAND, ME (July 21, 2020) – Rebecca West Greenfield, Partner at Pierce Atwood, and resident of Yarmouth, and Anthony Calcagni of Falmouth, Partner at Verrill, have been elected to the...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Appointments to its Board of Directors

July 21, 2020

PORTLAND, ME (July 21, 2020) – Rebecca West Greenfield, Partner at Pierce Atwood, and resident of Yarmouth, and Anthony Calcagni of Falmouth, Partner at Verrill, have been elected to the...

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The Outstanding Seven: MEREDA’s 2019 Notable Project Recipients

July 14, 2020

PORTLAND, ME – July 13, 2020 – Every spring, MEREDA recognizes the most noteworthy and significant Maine commercial development projects from the previous year, all of which embody the Association’s mission...

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The Outstanding Seven: MEREDA’s 2019 Notable Project Winners

July 13, 2020

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Names New President and Announces 2020-2022 Officers

July 2, 2020

Portland resident, Josh Fifield, a Senior Account Executive in the Business Insurance Department of Clark Insurance is the new president of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Names New President and Announces 2020-2022 Officers

July 2, 2020

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Maine Issues COVID-19 Guidance for Town Meetings

June 30, 2020

Throughout the pandemic, MEREDA members have navigated participating in various town public proceedings conducted virtually. Now, with the opening of municipal buildings and the need to accommodate municipal matters requiring...

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MEREDA Virtual Event – Developing Now: Updates and Insight from Developers and Professionals in a COVID 19 Environment

June 16, 2020

Virtual EventTuesday, June 30, 20208:30 – 9:30 AM Due to the unprecedented circumstances of the pandemic, MEREDA is presenting a series of free forums on relevant topics to keep members...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Appointment to its Board of Directors

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Nominations Now Being Accepted for MEREDA’s 2025 Notable Project Awards

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Business Interruption Insurance and COVID-19

MEREDA’s 2020 Special Fall Conference: The Chamberlain Model – Back to the Future

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Hannaford Center, Hampden

MEREDA has New Date & Name for Rescheduled “Spring” Conference: The Chamberlain Model – Back to the Future

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Cape Arundel Cottage Preserve, Arundel

Join MEREDA at its next Virtual Event – Portland’s Eastern Waterfront: Three Creative Developers and their Visions

MEREDA Virtual Event – Portland’s Eastern Waterfront: Three Creative Developers and their Visions

What’s Happening in the Market?

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Founders Place Campus, Bangor

Industrial Market Mid-Year Review

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on 62 Spring Street, Auburn

Depreciable Life of Qualified Improvement Property

Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Appointments to its Board of Directors

Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Appointments to its Board of Directors

The Outstanding Seven: MEREDA’s 2019 Notable Project Recipients

The Outstanding Seven: MEREDA’s 2019 Notable Project Winners

Maine Real Estate & Development Association Names New President and Announces 2020-2022 Officers

Maine Real Estate & Development Association Names New President and Announces 2020-2022 Officers

Maine Issues COVID-19 Guidance for Town Meetings

MEREDA Virtual Event – Developing Now: Updates and Insight from Developers and Professionals in a COVID 19 Environment