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Top 3 Workplace Design Insights for 2025

July 29, 2025

By Jeana Stewart NCIDQ, LEED AP, WELL APPrincipal | Director of Workplace Practice, SMRT Architects and Engineers I had a great time participating in a dynamic discussion with real estate...

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MEREDA Elects Officers & Recognizes Retiring Board Members

July 23, 2025

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association Board of Directors elected its 2025 / 2026 slate of officers which include President Shannon Richards of Hay Runner, Vice President Jennifer Small of Malone Commercial Brokers,...

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Notable Project Receipient Malone Family Tower

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on The Malone Family Tower (Portland)

July 22, 2025

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 Announces Appointments to Board of Directors

July 21, 2025

PORTLAND, Maine (July 21, 2025) – Lenny Rendell of Gorham, John Finegan of South Portland, and Justin Laverriere of North Yarmouth have been elected to the board of directors of...

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MEREDA to Host Spring Conference on Developing Successful Projects That Meet Maine’s Evolving Needs

April 19, 2024

On May 15, 2024, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) will host a conference that delves into upcoming changes that will impact every developer in Maine.

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

April 2, 2024

A Conversation with Nate Green & Chris Marshall of GreenMars The founders of GreenMars – Nate Green, Lead Developer, and Chris Marshall, Business Manager – sit down with MEREDA President...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Residential Check-In

March 28, 2024

Our expert panel include Nova Tower, Partner & Broker at Waypoint Brokers Collective, Julie Dawson Williams, CEO & Broker/Owner of Dawson Inc., and Adam Shub, Partner at Preti Flaherty.

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MEREDA’s Strikes for Scholars Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser 2024

March 13, 2024

MEREDA returns to Bayside Bowl in Portland for it’s Annual Strikes for Scholars Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser on May 2, 2024! May 2 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Consistent with the...

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MEREDA Recognizes Contributions to Real Estate Development and Policy in Maine in Award Ceremony

March 12, 2024

On February 29, 2024, the Maine Real Estate and Development Association (MEREDA) recognized three remarkable individuals and a Joint Select Committee for their significant and lasting contributions to real estate...

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MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Highlights a Robust Real Estate Industry Full of Collaboration & Innovation

March 5, 2024

On Thursday, February 29th, over 800 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals gathered at the Holiday Inn By the Bay to learn about the latest trends and predictions for...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – How Restaurants are Navigating the Current Real Estate Market

March 4, 2024

March 28, 2024 – 8:30 – 10:00 AM Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am Program: 9:00-10:00 am In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Seating Capacity: 110 – We will not be able to accommodate walk-ins. NEW...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Unhoused Population and Impacts on Commercial Real Estate in Bangor

February 26, 2024

April 9, 2024 – 8:00 – 9:30 AMBuffet Breakfast: 8:00-8:30 am Program: 8:30-9:30 am In-Person – Pre-registration is required. LOCATION Bangor Savings Bank 11 Hamlin Way, Bangor, ME About the Event:...

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Factors Affecting the Value of a Company

February 20, 2024

By: BerryDunn Professionals, Casey Karlsen, Senior Manager | CFA, ASA and Seth Webber, Principal | CFA, ASA, CEPA Consider the value of the following two hypothetical companies. Anita owns A+...

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MEREDA Leaps into 2024 with an Updated Forecast Conference

February 13, 2024

On Thursday, February 29, 2024, 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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Listen Up! The February 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

February 6, 2024

A Thoughtful Conversation with Rebecca Hatfield, President & CEO of Avesta Housing, and Ed Gardner, Broker/Owner of Gardner Real Estate Group Rebecca Hatfield, President & CEO of Avesta Housing, and...

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OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements

January 23, 2024

OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting – Post Form 300A by February 1 Brought to you by the Safety & Risk Consulting Team at Clark Insurance & Marsh McLennan...

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Construction Technology Trends

January 16, 2024

By David V. Jean, CPA, CCIFP, CExP |Principal, Albin Randall & Bennett Contractors have always had to keep a close watch on technology trends to stay on the leading edge...

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MEREDA’s 2024 Forecast Conference & Member Showcase is on Feb. 29th!

January 11, 2024

February 29, 2024 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Back at the Holiday Inn By the Bay! 88 Spring Street Portland, ME 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MEREDA’s Forecast Conference...

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

January 9, 2024

A Conversation with Jeanne Hulit of Maine Community Bank and Steve deCastro of Gorham Savings Bank Jeanne Hulit, President and CEO of Maine Community Bank, and Steve deCastro, President and...

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

January 9, 2024

A Conversation with Jeanne Hulit of Maine Community Bank and Steve deCastro of Gorham Savings Bank Jeanne Hulit, President and CEO of Maine Community Bank, and Steve deCastro, President and...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Housing the Unhoused and Asylum Seekers: Understanding the Complexities of Housing and Social Services

December 21, 2023

February 1, 2024 – 8:30 – 10:00 AM Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am Program: 9:00-10:00 am In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Seating Capacity: 110 – We will not be able to accommodate walk-ins. NEW...

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DevelopME Committee’s Lunch & Learn Event – Tax Preparation and its Role in the Development Process

December 20, 2023

January 17, 2024 – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMLunch: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm Program: 12:00 -1:00 pm In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Seating Capacity: 110 – We will not be able to...

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Listen Up! The December 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

December 5, 2023

A Conversation with Tom Watson and John Laliberte of Reveler and Port Properties Management Tom Watson, Founder of Reveler and Port Properties Management, and John Laliberte, CEO of Reveler and...

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Coworking in Modern Business: Evolving Trend or Here to Stay

November 28, 2023

By Cameron Foster, Associate Broker, The Boulos Company Merriam-Webster defines coworking as the practice of working within a shared building, where multiple tenants rent working spaces such as desks or...

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Top 3 Workplace Design Insights for 2025

MEREDA Elects Officers & Recognizes Retiring Board Members

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on The Malone Family Tower (Portland)

MEREDA Announces Appointments to Board of Directors

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MEREDA to Host Spring Conference on Developing Successful Projects That Meet Maine’s Evolving Needs

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

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Residential Check-In

MEREDA’s Strikes for Scholars Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser 2024

MEREDA Recognizes Contributions to Real Estate Development and Policy in Maine in Award Ceremony

MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Highlights a Robust Real Estate Industry Full of Collaboration & Innovation

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – How Restaurants are Navigating the Current Real Estate Market

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Unhoused Population and Impacts on Commercial Real Estate in Bangor

Factors Affecting the Value of a Company

MEREDA Leaps into 2024 with an Updated Forecast Conference

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

OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements

Construction Technology Trends

MEREDA’s 2024 Forecast Conference & Member Showcase is on Feb. 29th!

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

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

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Housing the Unhoused and Asylum Seekers: Understanding the Complexities of Housing and Social Services

DevelopME Committee’s Lunch & Learn Event – Tax Preparation and its Role in the Development Process

Listen Up! The December 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

Coworking in Modern Business: Evolving Trend or Here to Stay