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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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mereda matters graphic with greg payne, senior advisor on housing policy, Governor's office of policy innovation and the future

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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Listen up! MEREDA Launches New Real Estate Podcast: “MEREDA Matters”

January 10, 2023

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Listen up! MEREDA Launches New Real Estate Podcast: “MEREDA Matters”

January 10, 2023

Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall listening in on a conversation between Maine’s real estate industry leaders? Been curious about the people who have put...

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MEREDA Kicks Off 2023 With Its Forecast Conference

January 10, 2023

On Thursday, January 26, 2023, 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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MEREDA Kicks Off 2023 With Its Forecast Conference

January 10, 2023

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REGISTER TODAY! MEREDA’s Signature Event is January 26, 2023

January 3, 2023

MEREDA’s 2023 Annual Forecast Conference & Member Showcase will be held in-person at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Join us and the top minds in real estate for MEREDA’s...

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HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

December 27, 2022

by Craig Young, The Boulos Co. Partner/Senior Broker These savvy tips will help you get the most out of your investment For those in the commercial real estate business, it...

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Deadline Extended for Nominations for 2022 Notable Project Awards

December 20, 2022

Nominations are still being accepted for MEREDA’s Notable Project Awards. The recipients will be recognized at our Annual Spring Conference in 2023. In order to be considered, all projects must be...

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Maine is readying new public-private financing tool to facilitate “green” development

December 6, 2022

Commercial property assessed clean energy (C-PACE) financing has enabled at least $2 billion of energy-saving upgrades in other states, but Maine bankers fear it will bring added risk to mortgage...

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MEREDA Inducts Four Exceptional Individuals to Honorary Board as Directors Emeritus

November 29, 2022

PORTLAND, Maine — On November 3, 2022, the Maine Real Estate and Development Association (MEREDA) inducted four exceptional individuals to their Honorary Board as Directors Emeritus. The MEREDA Board of...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Deering Place

November 22, 2022

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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REGISTRATION IS OPEN! MEREDA’s Signature Event is January 26, 2023

November 14, 2022

MEREDA’s 2023 Annual Forecast Conference & Member Showcase will be held in-person at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Join us and the top minds in real estate for MEREDA’s...

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DevelopME Lunch & Learn – Beginning a Development Relationship with MaineHousing

November 3, 2022

When:Wednesday, November 30, 2022 Time:11:30am-1:00pm Where:Portland Elks Club, 1945 Congress Street, Portland, ME ABOUT THE EVENT: MaineHousing Senior Director of Finance and Lending, Adam Krea, and Director of Development, Mark Wiesendanger, will discuss...

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Election day is next week. We encourage you to vote and make your voice heard!

November 1, 2022

On November 8, 2022, Portland voters will consider 13 ballot questions, consisting of five proposed Citizen’s Initiative questions and eight proposed Portland Charter Commission questions. These 13 questions, an unusually...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Navigating Urban Fill and Contaminated Media in Real Estate Development – What to Expect Before and After Breaking Ground

October 28, 2022

In Person. Pre-Registration Required. Where:Holiday Inn By the Bay88 Spring StreetPortland, ME When:November 10, 2022 Time:Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:00 AMProgram: 8:00 – 9:00 AM About the Event: Real estate development...

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The Winners of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: Real Estate Developers

October 25, 2022

Part One: New Incentives By Kory Reynolds, Senior Manager, Baker Newman Noyes October 2022 This is the first of a two-part series discussing the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Children’s Museum + Theatre

October 11, 2022

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Transforming a Neighborhood, Strengthening a City

September 26, 2022

The City of Lewiston and partner, Lewiston Housing Authority, have gained statewide attention as the smallest city in the country to ever receive the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s...

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MEREDA Reschedules its 35th Anniversary Social Gala to November 3, 2022!

September 22, 2022

As you know, MEREDA’s 35th Anniversary Gala was postponed in 2020 due to COVID-19. We are excited to announce that we have scheduled this momentous occasion to now take place...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on 40 Free Street (Portland)

September 20, 2022

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The Party is Back On! MEREDA’s 35th Anniversary Gala is on 11.3.22

September 16, 2022

As you know, MEREDA’s 35th Anniversary Gala was postponed in 2020 due to COVID-19. We are excited to announce that we have scheduled this momentous occasion to now take place...

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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

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Listen up! MEREDA Launches New Real Estate Podcast: “MEREDA Matters”

Listen up! MEREDA Launches New Real Estate Podcast: “MEREDA Matters”

MEREDA Kicks Off 2023 With Its Forecast Conference

MEREDA Kicks Off 2023 With Its Forecast Conference

REGISTER TODAY! MEREDA’s Signature Event is January 26, 2023

HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Deadline Extended for Nominations for 2022 Notable Project Awards

Maine is readying new public-private financing tool to facilitate “green” development

MEREDA Inducts Four Exceptional Individuals to Honorary Board as Directors Emeritus

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Deering Place

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! MEREDA’s Signature Event is January 26, 2023

DevelopME Lunch & Learn – Beginning a Development Relationship with MaineHousing

Election day is next week. We encourage you to vote and make your voice heard!

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Navigating Urban Fill and Contaminated Media in Real Estate Development – What to Expect Before and After Breaking Ground

The Winners of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: Real Estate Developers

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Children’s Museum + Theatre

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Transforming a Neighborhood, Strengthening a City

MEREDA Reschedules its 35th Anniversary Social Gala to November 3, 2022!

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on 40 Free Street (Portland)

The Party is Back On! MEREDA’s 35th Anniversary Gala is on 11.3.22