How to comply with Maine’s new paid leave law
by: Laura A. Rideout, Partner, Preti Flaherty Article originally published on November 13, 2020 Fittingly, “Vacation Land” is among a...
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Pandemic brings new realtors and new perspectives to Maine
By Dava Davin, Founder + CEO, Portside Real Estate Group Article originally published December 4, 2020 When we first saw...
Read Article MEREDA’s Morning Menu Virtual Event – Cannabis Industry Update
March 18, 2021 8:30 – 9:30 AM The cannabis industry is proving to be a cash crop for the State...
Read Article How COVID 19 Affected Commercial Lending
In many ways, the beginning of 2020 was the best of times for commercial lenders – stable rates, lots of...
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MEREDA convenes business leaders, government officials to discuss Maine’s ranking as least business friendly state
Over 300 gathered to catapult Maine from last to first on Forbes’ “Best States to Do Business” list PORTLAND, Maine...
Read Article Real Estate Development 101: Plan Your Work – Work Your Plan
A panel of experts gathered to chat about the development process from many different angles: architect, economic development and banker....
Read Article New “Jewel” Hotel in a Platinum Setting Honors the Past while Building for the Future
JB Brown leads effort to blend six-story hotel/condo complex into Portland's historic waterfront. J.B. Brown & Sons, a 176-year-old Portland...
Read Article Awards on Tap for Maine’s Best Commercial Development Projects
Augusta, Bangor, Brunswick, Portland, Sanford and Westbrook projects to receive awards from Maine Real Estate & Development Association on May...
Read Article 450 jobs and 600,00 SF: A Redevelopment Update from MRRA
BRUNSWICK LANDING, Maine – As the master redeveloper of the former Naval Air Station Brunswick (NASB), the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment...
Read Article Implementing Integrated Work
There are many drivers of change in today’s organization. The use of technology has enabled employees to become highly mobile,...
Read Article Maine’s State Historic Tax Credit Under Scrutiny by Maine Legislature this Winter
During the past legislative session, MEREDA's Public Policy Counsel, Andrea Cianchette Maker, attorney at Pierce Atwood, LLP, coordinated a loosely-knit...
Read Article MEREDA’S Annual Spring Conference – 50th to 1st: Ingredients of a Successful Economic Development Plan
How does Maine move to the top of Forbes Magazine’s ‘Best State to do Business’ list? A primer from away. This year’s...
Read Article Barns are the New Banquet Hall: Capitalizing on Wedding Trends to Benefit Maine’s Economy
Barns as wedding venues have a growing appeal in the nuptials market. Popular wedding website theknot.com verifies this national trend,...
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