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MEREDA to Host a ‘Notable Night’ A Social Celebration of 2024’s best projects and MEREDA’s 40 years of supporting responsible development

April 15, 2025

PORTLAND, Maine – On May 14, 2025, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) will host a “Notable Night” to recognize the most significant and noteworthy commercial development projects...

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Listen Up! The April 2025 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

April 10, 2025

A Legislative Update with Elizabeth Frazier of Pierce Atwood and Jason Howe of Preti Flaherty Elizabeth (Beth) Frazier, Partner at Pierce Atwood, and Jason Howe, Partner and chair of the...

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Maine’s Midcoast Market Update

April 8, 2025

By Roy Donnelly, Associate Broker, The Boulos Company Running from Sagadahoc County to Waldo County, Maine’s roughly-defined Midcoast region is home to just under 160,000 people. By contrast, Cumberland County...

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Financing Panel on stage at MEREDA's 2025 Forecast Conference

Recap of the Financing Trends Panel at MEREDA 2025 Forecast Conference: Navigating the Future of Lending and Investment in Maine

April 1, 2025

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA) 2025 Forecast Conference, held on February 27th at the Holiday Inn By the Bay, brought together nearly 1,000 industry leaders to explore...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Kicking Off Change – Exploring the Impact and Vision of Maine’s Hearts of Pine

September 4, 2024

On October 17th, MEREDA will host a breakfast event featuring a discussion with founding members of Maine’s new soccer team, Hearts of Pine.

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Northeastland Hotel (Presque Isle)

September 3, 2024

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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Signs of a Stabilizing Rental Market

August 13, 2024

By: Ben Sprague, Senior Vice President/Commercial Lender, First National Bank After several frustrating years of frenzied activity, there are signs the rental market is stabilizing. To be sure, rents are...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Phoenix Flats (Portland)

August 6, 2024

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Unveiling the Transformative Power of AI in the Modern Workplace

July 30, 2024

By: Stephanie Brock, RED THREAD, VP & GM Maine In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption isn’t just reshaping workplace dynamics; it’s ushering in a new era of...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Maine Savings Amphitheater (Bangor)

July 23, 2024

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MEREDA Releases The MEREDA Index Report for 2023

July 16, 2024

MEREDA has released its 18th edition of the MEREDA Index. As a key economic indicator for Maine, the MEREDA Index measures the pulse of the state’s real estate industry and...

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The Maine Real Estate & Development Association Names New President for 2024-2026 & Elects Officers

July 15, 2024

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shannon Richards of Hay Runner, to President for 2024-2026.

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

July 12, 2024

Jeremy Deering of Scarborough and Ron Dovich of Cumberland have been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of...

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Listen Up! The July 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

July 9, 2024

A Conversation with Mandy Reynolds and Sean Ireland from The Grant From The Grant, Sean Ireland, a Principal at Windward Development, and Mandy Reynolds, a real estate development consultant, sit...

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In Maine, Evolution Drives Economic Prosperity

July 2, 2024

By: James W. Dinkle, Executive Director, FirstPark Maine’s economy is strong, and the proof is in the proverbial pudding. In fact, our state economy is one of the strongest in...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on University of Southern Maine Portland Commons Residence Hall and McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success (Portland)

June 25, 2024

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Bad for Business…

June 18, 2024

By: Justin Lamontagne, CCIM, SIOR, Partner | Designated Broker, The Dunham Group The year was 2011, and a young, ambitious broker received a lead on a 30,000 SF industrial tenant...

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MEREDA’s Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser Raises Scholarship Funds for Maine Students

June 7, 2024

MEREDA is thrilled to announce that its Annual Strikes for Scholars Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser will once again enable the organization to donate a total of $15,000 towards scholarships to Maine students...

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MEREDA Releases its 18th edition of the MEREDA Index.

June 6, 2024

A key economic indicator for the state of Maine, the latest edition of the MEREDA Index showed a decline of 1.5% between 2022 and 2023. The driver of the decline...

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Listen Up! The June 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

June 4, 2024

A Conversation with Shannon Richards, Incoming President of MEREDA Incoming President of MEREDA Shannon Richards sits with current MEREDA President Craig Young and immediate past President Josh Fifield for the...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Recognizes Top 7 Notable Projects of 2023

May 28, 2024

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization promoting responsible real estate development, honored projects from Portland to Bangor to Presque Isle, with each receiving special...

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Penciling the Future: MEREDA Spring Conference Highlights Opportunities for Developing Projects Aligned with Maine’s Needs

May 21, 2024

On Wednesday, May 15th, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) hosted its annual Spring Conference where close to 300 real estate professionals gathered at the Holiday Inn By...

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The Greater Portland Retail Forecast for 2024

May 14, 2024

On February 29th, 2024, Peter Harrington of Malone Commercial Brokers presented “The Greater Portland retail forecast for 2024” at the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) 2024 Annual Forecast...

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Listen Up! The May 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

May 7, 2024

A Conversation with Mark Dion, Mayor of Portland Mayor of Portland Mark Dion sits down with MEREDA President Craig Young and MEREDA Board Member and MaineHousing’s Senior Director of Government...

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MEREDA to Host a ‘Notable Night’ A Social Celebration of 2024’s best projects and MEREDA’s 40 years of supporting responsible development

Listen Up! The April 2025 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

Maine’s Midcoast Market Update

Recap of the Financing Trends Panel at MEREDA 2025 Forecast Conference: Navigating the Future of Lending and Investment in Maine

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Kicking Off Change – Exploring the Impact and Vision of Maine’s Hearts of Pine

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Northeastland Hotel (Presque Isle)

Signs of a Stabilizing Rental Market

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Phoenix Flats (Portland)

Unveiling the Transformative Power of AI in the Modern Workplace

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Maine Savings Amphitheater (Bangor)

MEREDA Releases The MEREDA Index Report for 2023

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association Names New President for 2024-2026 & Elects Officers

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

Listen Up! The July 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

In Maine, Evolution Drives Economic Prosperity

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on University of Southern Maine Portland Commons Residence Hall and McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success (Portland)

Bad for Business…

MEREDA’s Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser Raises Scholarship Funds for Maine Students

MEREDA Releases its 18th edition of the MEREDA Index.

Listen Up! The June 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

Maine Real Estate & Development Association Recognizes Top 7 Notable Projects of 2023

Penciling the Future: MEREDA Spring Conference Highlights Opportunities for Developing Projects Aligned with Maine’s Needs

The Greater Portland Retail Forecast for 2024

Listen Up! The May 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!