Safeguarding Success: Essential Safety Precautions for Fall Protection in the Workplace
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
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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Reviving History: How Historic Tax Credits Breathe New Life into Old Buildings
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
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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Listen Up! The September 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!
A Legislative Update with Attorney Jason Howe and Senator Matt Pouliot Jason Howe, an attorney at Preti Flaherty and Co-Chair of MEREDA’s Public Policy Committee, and Matt Pouliot, a realtor...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu – Breakfast with City of Portland Mayor, Mark Dion
Make plans to join us on September 19th at our first event back after the summer hiatus as we kick off our Morning Menu Breakfast Series with Mayor of Portland,...
Read ArticleLunch & Learn Event – Antitrust: Beyond the Settlement: Practice Changes
This course provides an in-depth examination for real estate professionals looking to deepen their understanding of antitrust laws and their impact on the real estate industry.
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Annual Fall Social Returns on October 24th!
Thursday, October 24, 2024 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME MEREDA’s Annual Fall Social returns on October 24! Mark your calendars...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu – Kicking Off Change – Exploring the Impact and Vision of Maine’s Hearts of Pine
On October 17th, MEREDA will host a breakfast event featuring a discussion with founding members of Maine’s new soccer team, Hearts of Pine.
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Northeastland Hotel (Presque Isle)
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...
Read ArticleSigns of a Stabilizing Rental Market
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...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Phoenix Flats (Portland)
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...
Read ArticleUnveiling the Transformative Power of AI in the Modern Workplace
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...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Maine Savings Amphitheater (Bangor)
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...
Read ArticleMEREDA Releases The MEREDA Index Report for 2023
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...
Read ArticleThe Maine Real Estate & Development Association Names New President for 2024-2026 & Elects Officers
The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shannon Richards of Hay Runner, to President for 2024-2026.
Read ArticleMaine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Appointments to its Board of Directors
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...
Read ArticleListen Up! The July 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!
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...
Read ArticleIn Maine, Evolution Drives Economic Prosperity
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...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on University of Southern Maine Portland Commons Residence Hall and McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success (Portland)
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...
Read ArticleBad for Business…
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...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser Raises Scholarship Funds for Maine Students
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...
Read ArticleMEREDA Releases its 18th edition of the MEREDA Index.
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...
Read ArticleListen Up! The June 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!
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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