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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Deconstructing Portland’s Site Plan Process

October 15, 2025

November 18, 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:Please join MEREDA for a...

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MEREDA’s Annual Fall Social is Back!

October 15, 2025

November 6, 2025 – 5:00 – 7:00 pm Location: Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Portland Waterfront65 Commercial Street, Portland, ME About the Event: MEREDA’s Annual Fall Social returns on November 6! Mark...

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Notable Project Receipient Stacy M. Symbol Apartments

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Stacy M. Symbol Apartments (Westbrook)

October 14, 2025

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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Downtown Portland, ME, Office Market Q2 2025: Vacancy Rises Amidst Strategic Repositioning

October 7, 2025

Colliers Portland’s downtown office market recorded a vacancy rate of 12.6% in the second quarter of 2025, representing a 2.3 percentage point increase year-over-year. The market posted negative absorption of...

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From Uncertainty to Opportunity: MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Highlights Maine’s Real Estate Industry

March 4, 2025

On Thursday, February 27th, nearly 1,000 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals gathered at the Holiday Inn By the Bay to learn about the latest trends and outlooks for...

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

February 25, 2025

A Conversation with Ryan Kanteres of Simons Architects, Paul Becker of Thornton Tomasetti, & Matt Tonello of Consigli Construction Ryan Kanteres of Simons Architects, Paul Becker of Thornton Tomasetti, and...

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A Notable Night… A Social Celebration of 2024’s best projects and MEREDA’s 40 years of supporting responsible development.

February 14, 2025

Event Details May 14, 2025 – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location: Hannaford Hall – Abromson Community Education Center88 Bedford Street, Portland, ME Each year, MEREDA identifies and recognizes the most...

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Register for MEREDA’s Premier Event – Feb. 27

February 14, 2025

The popular annual event draws nearly 1,000 industry professionals together at the Holiday Inn By the Bay for a day full of presentations on the economy and trends impacting Maine’s...

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

February 12, 2025

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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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – How to Rezone a Town: Lessons Learned During ReCode

February 5, 2025

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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The Future of Work: Prioritizing Well-Being to Drive Success

February 4, 2025

By Stephanie Brock, VP & GM Maine, RED THREAD As the workplace evolves, a critical question emerges: How can organizations effectively balance productivity with employee well-being? In an era of...

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Looking for a 2025 Economic and Real Estate Outlook? Join the Movers & Shakers at MEREDA’s Forecast Conference

January 28, 2025

On Thursday, February 27, 2025, 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...

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Safeguarding Success: Essential Safety Precautions for Fall Protection in the Workplace

January 21, 2025

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

January 17, 2025

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Reviving History: How Historic Tax Credits Breathe New Life into Old Buildings

January 14, 2025

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

December 31, 2024

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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Nomination Deadline Extended for MEREDA’s 2024 Notable Project Awards

December 24, 2024

Each year, MEREDA identifies and recognizes the most noteworthy and significant Maine commercial development projects from the previous year, all of which embody MEREDA’s belief in responsible development. The nomination...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Introduction to Cost Segregation and Significant Tax Savings

December 19, 2024

January 30, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME About the...

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

December 10, 2024

A Conversation with Greg Payne – Senior Advisor, Housing Policy The Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Greg Payne, Senior Advisor on Housing Policy at The Governor’s Office...

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DevelopME Lunch & Learn – Staying above Water: Navigating the Impacts of Flooding and Sea Level Rise on Real Estate Development

December 6, 2024

In this lunch & learn, we will help attendees understand flood hazards and share options for improving building resistance to flood damage to enhance community resilience.

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Fueling Innovation: Maine’s Strategic Support for Manufacturing Businesses

November 26, 2024

By: Samantha Pedersen CPA, Director, Albin, Randall & Bennett Maine’s manufacturing sector is receiving a significant boost through a series of strategic initiatives and grants aimed at promoting Maine-made products...

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Northern Maine’s Economic Revival: Key Projects and Opportunities for Growth

November 19, 2024

by Andre Rossignol, Associate Vice President, CORE Northern Maine has renewed its focus on economic development, with several key opportunitiesemerging. The revitalization of the former Loring Air Force Base, new...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on The Armature at Hanover Works (Portland)

November 12, 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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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Restaurant Apocalypse

November 6, 2024

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion focusing on the recent closure of 12 restaurants in Southern Maine over the past 12 weeks. This moderated session will feature restaurateurs sharing their...

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Downtown Portland, ME, Office Market Q2 2025: Vacancy Rises Amidst Strategic Repositioning

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From Uncertainty to Opportunity: MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Highlights Maine’s Real Estate Industry

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

A Notable Night… A Social Celebration of 2024’s best projects and MEREDA’s 40 years of supporting responsible development.

Register for MEREDA’s Premier Event – Feb. 27

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

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – How to Rezone a Town: Lessons Learned During ReCode

The Future of Work: Prioritizing Well-Being to Drive Success

Looking for a 2025 Economic and Real Estate Outlook? Join the Movers & Shakers at MEREDA’s Forecast Conference

Safeguarding Success: Essential Safety Precautions for Fall Protection in the Workplace

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – How to Rezone a Town: Lessons Learned During ReCode

Reviving History: How Historic Tax Credits Breathe New Life into Old Buildings

MEREDA’s 2025 Forecast Conference & Member Showcase

Nomination Deadline Extended for MEREDA’s 2024 Notable Project Awards

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Introduction to Cost Segregation and Significant Tax Savings

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

DevelopME Lunch & Learn – Staying above Water: Navigating the Impacts of Flooding and Sea Level Rise on Real Estate Development

Fueling Innovation: Maine’s Strategic Support for Manufacturing Businesses

Northern Maine’s Economic Revival: Key Projects and Opportunities for Growth

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on The Armature at Hanover Works (Portland)

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Restaurant Apocalypse