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Lunch & Learn Event – Antitrust: Beyond the Settlement: Practice Changes

August 22, 2024

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.

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Breakfast with City of Portland Mayor, Mark Dion

August 8, 2024

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,...

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The Maine Real Estate & Development Association Names New President for 2024-2026 & Elects Officers

July 15, 2024

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shannon Richards of Hay Runner, to President for 2024-2026.

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

July 12, 2024

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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Lunch & Learn Event – Antitrust: Beyond the Settlement: Practice Changes

August 22, 2024

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.

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Breakfast with City of Portland Mayor, Mark Dion

August 8, 2024

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,...

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The Maine Real Estate & Development Association Names New President for 2024-2026 & Elects Officers

July 15, 2024

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shannon Richards of Hay Runner, to President for 2024-2026.

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

July 12, 2024

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 Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser Raises Scholarship Funds for Maine Students

June 7, 2024

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...

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MEREDA Releases its 18th edition of the MEREDA Index.

June 6, 2024

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...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Recognizes Top 7 Notable Projects of 2023

May 28, 2024

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization promoting responsible real estate development, honored projects from Portland to Bangor to Presque Isle, with each receiving special...

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Penciling the Future: MEREDA Spring Conference Highlights Opportunities for Developing Projects Aligned with Maine’s Needs

May 21, 2024

On Wednesday, May 15th, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) hosted its annual Spring Conference where close to 300 real estate professionals gathered at the Holiday Inn By...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Wet & Wild: Developing in Maine’s Changing Climate

May 2, 2024

The water levels in Maine aren’t the only things rising. Businesses and individuals are all affected and it is becoming increasingly important to take action at the local level.

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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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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 – 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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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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2024 Forecast Conference & Member Showcase

January 10, 2024

MEREDA’s Forecast Conference & Member Showcase is on February 29th at the Holiday Inn By the Bay with an Exciting New Format!

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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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MEREDA’s Morning Menu: Harvesting the Future: Seaweed in Maine

November 16, 2023

December 14, 2023 – 8:30 – 10:00 AM In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Holiday Inn by the Bay – 88 Spring Street, Portland, ME Buffet Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:00am Program:...

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

November 14, 2023

A Legislative Update on Housing with Senator Matt Pouliot and Representative Traci Gere Maine Senator Matt Pouliot of Augusta and House Representative Traci Gere of Kennebunk sit down with MEREDA...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Using the Condominium Act to Solve Land-Use Issues

November 1, 2023

November 29, 2023 – 8:30 – 10:00 AM In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Holiday Inn by the Bay – 88 Spring Street, Portland, ME Buffet Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:00am Program:...

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

October 18, 2023

In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Tuesday, November 14, 2023 – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland, ME Lunch: 11:30 – 12:00pm Program:...

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A Fresh Forecast – MEREDA to Hold Annual Forecast Conference in February 2024

October 12, 2023

PORTLAND, Maine – Mark your calendars! The Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Annual Forecast Conference and Member Showcase has a new date: February 29th, 2024. As we leap...

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MEREDA’s Annual Fall Networking Social Returns!

October 5, 2023

In-Person – Pre-registration is required. November 2 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Mariner’s Church Banquet Center 368 Fore Street, Portland About the Event: MEREDA’s Annual Fall Social returns on...

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

October 3, 2023

An Economic Outlook with Ken Entenmann, Chief Economist at NBT Bank Ken Entenmann, Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Office and Chief Economist at NBT Bank, sits down with MEREDA President...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Innovative Building Products & Revitalization of the Madison Mill

September 15, 2023

In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Thursday, October 19, 2023 – 8:30 – 10:00 AM Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland, ME Buffet Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:00am Program:...

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

September 5, 2023

New Trends in Housing Design: A Conversation with Ryan Senatore, AIA LEED AP, & Will Savage, P.E. Will Savage, President of Acorn Engineering and Ryan Senatore, Principal of Ryan Senatore...

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DevelopME Committee’s Lunch & Learn Event – Meet the Land Use Designer and Environmental Professional

August 21, 2023

September 20, 2023 – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Holiday Inn By the Bay 88 Spring Street Portland, ME Lunch: 11:30-12:00 Program: 12:00-1:00 About the...

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MEREDA Welcomes Maine State Economist, Amanda Rector

August 11, 2023

MEREDA’s “Morning Menu” Breakfast Series Returns on September 14th In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Seating Capacity: 110 – We will not be able to accommodate walk-ins. The Portland Regency Hotel...

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

August 8, 2023

A Conversation with Josh Miranda, Owner of the Miranda Restaurant Group. Josh Miranda, Owner of Miranda Restaurant Group, sits down with MEREDA Board Member Josh Soley and MEREDA President Craig...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Appoints New Vice President

July 18, 2023

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Favreau, Principal at BerryDunn to Vice President for 2023 -2024.

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MEREDA Announces Appointments to its Board of Directors

July 12, 2023

PORTLAND, Maine (July 12, 2023) – Nick Cormier of South Portland and Lisa Beeler of Scarborough have been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate &...

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

July 11, 2023

A Conversation with Sonja Trauss, YIMBY Activist and Responsible Housing Advocate Sonja Trauss, Executive Director of Yes in My Back Yard (YIMBY), sits down with MEREDA Vice President Shannon Richards...

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

June 6, 2023

A Conversation with Deirdre Wadsworth, President of Hardypond Construction Deirdre Wadsworth, President of Hardypond Construction, sits down with MEREDA Vice President Shannon Richards and MEREDA President Craig Young for the...

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Building Solutions: MEREDA Spring Conference Tackles Housing Crisis

June 6, 2023

PORTLAND, Maine – On Thursday, May 25th, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) hosted its annual Spring Conference where some 300 real estate professionals gathered at the Holiday...

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MEREDA’s Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser Raises Funds for Scholarships for Maine Students

May 31, 2023

MEREDA is thrilled to announce that it’s 2023 Strikes for Scholars Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser was a great success! MEREDA is proud to support Maine students as they prepare for careers that...

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Interest Rates Take a Bite Out of Real Estate in 2022: 2023 MEREDA Index Unveiled at Spring Conference

May 30, 2023

On May 25th, over 300 real estate insiders gathered both in-person at the Holiday Inn By the Bay and virtually for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA) annual...

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Solving Maine’s Housing Crisis

May 16, 2023

MEREDA to Host Dynamic Panel Discussion at Spring Conference PORTLAND, Maine – On May 25, 2023, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) will host a vital and forward-looking...

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MEREDA’s 2023 Annual Spring Conference: Solving Maine’s Housing Crisis is May 25th

April 19, 2023

Maine’s Housing Crisis is characterized by a shortage of affordable housing options, a high demand for rental properties, and an increase in housing costs that exceed wage growth. This crisis...

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Join MEREDA’s Emerging Leaders Committee for its next Lunch & Learn Event!

March 15, 2023

April 5, 2023 – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Holiday Inn By the Bay 88 Spring Street Portland, ME Lunch: 11:30-12:00 Program: 12:00-1:00 About the...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu: A Peek into Developing Boutique Hospitality in Maine

February 15, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Join us as we discuss the “ins and outs” of developing businesses and real estate in the hospitality industry. As one of the largest contributors to the...

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MEREDA Recognizes Four Exceptional Individuals for Their Contributions to Real Estate Development and Policy in Maine

February 7, 2023

On January 26, 2023, the Maine Real Estate and Development Association (MEREDA) recognized four exceptional individuals for their significant and lasting contributions to real estate development in the State of...

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Peaks & Plateaus: MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Gives Context to Maine’s Real Estate Data

January 31, 2023

PORTLAND, Maine–On Thursday, January 26, over 800 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals gathered at the Cross Insurance Arena to learn about the latest trends and predictions for the...

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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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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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MEREDA Celebrates 35…. 37 Years of Responsible Development

October 11, 2022

PORTLAND, Maine – The year is 1985. Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics compete in the NBA finals, President Ronald Reagan visits the city of Bitburg in West Germany, Tears...

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11.10.22 – Navigating Urban Fill and Contaminated Media in Real Estate Development – What to Expect Before and After Breaking Ground

October 3, 2022

Real estate development routinely involves properties with urban fill or contaminated soil and groundwater. Fully understanding whether these conditions exist is important to the development process. With the ever-changing regulatory...

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MEREDA’s Next Morning Menu Topic: Portland’s Wharfs and Waterfronts October 13th!

October 3, 2022

MEREDA’S Morning Menu – The Future of Portland’s Waterfront MEREDA has invited two prominent wharf developers, Steve Goodrich, owner of Maine Wharf and Custom House Wharf, and Don Perkins, President and CEO...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Heads to Lewiston on October 26th

September 26, 2022

Transforming a Neighborhood, Strengthening a City The City of Lewiston and partner, Lewiston Housing Authority, gained statewide attention as the smallest city in the country to ever receive the Department...

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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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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Series Kicks Off on September 15th

August 15, 2022

The Initiative for Digital Engineering and Life Sciences (IDEALS): Portland’s New Roux Campus and the Effect on Maine Real Estate The Roux Campus of Northeastern University is replacing the industrialized...

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MEREDA Welcomes New Vice Presidents

July 14, 2022

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is pleased to announce the appointments of Jennifer Small, Partner and Associate Broker at Malone Commercial Brokers, and Gary Vogel, Attorney at...

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MEREDA Appoints Committee Co-Chairs

July 13, 2022

PORTLAND, July 13, 2022 – The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is pleased to announce two additional appointments of committee co-chairs. Participation on any one of MEREDA’s five...

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MEREDA Names New President and Announces 22-23 Officers

July 12, 2022

Scarborough resident Craig Young, CCIM, Partner & Sr. Broker at The Boulos Company is the new president of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of...

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MEREDA Announces Local Issues Committee Co-Chair

July 11, 2022

John Finegan of South Portland, an Associate Broker at The Boulos Company, has been named Co-Chair of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Local Issues Committee. At The...

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MEREDA Announces Appointment to its Board of Directors

June 14, 2022

Josh Soley of Portland has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial real estate owners, developers...

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Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity: MEREDA Spring Conference Does Deep Dive Into the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

June 7, 2022

On Tuesday, May 24th, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) hosted its annual Spring Conference where some 200 real estate professionals gathered at the Holiday Inn By the...

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MEREDA’s Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser Raises Funds for Scholarships for Maine Students

May 27, 2022

MEREDA is thrilled to announce that it’s 2022 Strikes for Scholars Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser was a great success! This year we will be making donations to be used for student scholarships...

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The Magnificent Seven: MEREDA’s 2021 Notable Project Recipients Honored

May 26, 2022

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization promoting responsible real estate development, honored projects from Portland to Biddeford to Bangor, with each receiving special recognition...

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The Best Baseline Measure of Maine’s Real Estate Market: 2022 MEREDA Index Unveiled at Spring Conference

May 26, 2022

For Immediate Release: May 26, 2022 On May 24th, over 200 real estate insiders gathered both in-person at the Holiday Inn By the Bay and virtually for the Maine Real...

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Bridges, Broadband, & Roads: MEREDA to Host Spring Conference on What the Infrastructure Bills Means for Maine

May 2, 2022

PORTLAND, Maine – On May 24, 2022, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) will host a dynamic and forward-looking conference on how the recently enacted Infrastructure Investment and...

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DevelopME Lunch & Learn Series is Back!

March 18, 2022

MEREDA 101: Getting to know more about MEREDA and its Mission MEREDA’s DevelopME Committee Lunch & Learn Series is Back and you are invited to join us on April 27th...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – The Rise of Suburban Housing Development

March 15, 2022

With political pandemonium at Maine’s urban and economic capital, developers flee to the suburbs in search of yield. Josh Soley, President of Maine Realty Advisors, will sit down with Mark...

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Save the Date! MEREDA’s 2022 Spring Conference is May 24th

March 3, 2022

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is planning its 2022 Annual Spring Conference on May 24, 2022 at the Holiday Inn By the Bay. Two formats: You Choose...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – Crowdfunding: Modernizing the Capital Stack

February 10, 2022

This breakfast will provide an opportunity for real estate professionals to get an inside look at some of Maine’s most significant developments underway. Andrew Preston of Presidium Real Estate has...

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MEREDA Recognizes Four Outstanding Individuals for Their Contributions to Real Estate Development and Policy in Maine

February 1, 2022

On January 20, 2022, the Maine Real Estate and Development Association (MEREDA) recognized four outstanding individuals for their significant and lasting contributions to real estate development in the State of...

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MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Highlights the Story of Supply & Demand in Maine Real Estate

January 25, 2022

On Thursday, January 20, over 600 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals gathered both virtually and in-person at the Cross Insurance Arena to learn about the latest trends and...

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MEREDA’s Next “Morning Menu” In-Person Breakfast Event is Scheduled for February 17

January 12, 2022

MEREDA’s Morning Menu –Assessing the impact of Portland’s Initiated “Green New Deal” ordinance after one year. Join us on February 17th for a panel discussion moderated by MEREDA Board Member,...

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MEREDA’s Annual Forecast Conference Back in Person on January 20, 2022

December 9, 2021

PORTLAND, Maine — On Thursday, January 20, 2022, leaders from Maine’s real estate industry will be back in person for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Forecast Conference...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Vertical Harvest Plants a Seed in Downtown Westbrook

November 10, 2021

The City of Westbrook in partnership with The Day Brothers, LLC has an exciting new mixed-use development project that will be breaking ground this Winter in the heart of its...

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MEREDA’s Next “Morning Menu” In-Person Breakfast Event is Scheduled for November 16

October 28, 2021

Third Quarter Residential Market Check-In To say it’s been a crazy year for the residential market is a bit of an understatement. Make plans to join us in person on...

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MEREDA’s Next “Morning Menu” In-Person Breakfast Event is Scheduled for October 22nd.

September 24, 2021

Are we all ready to return to the office? Join us on 10/22 for a discussion about the current status of the office environment with two leaders in the office...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Re-Elects Brian Curley to its Board of Directors

July 20, 2021

PORTLAND, July 20, 2021 – Brian Curley, AIA, LEED AP, of Portland, and Senior Vice President, Business Practice Leader, Architectural & Structural, of CHA Consulting, Inc. (CHA) has been re-elected...

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MEREDA’s First In-Person Event in 16 Months is Scheduled for September 14!

July 19, 2021

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – Southern Maine Development Trends: If you Build it, Will They Come? Make plans to join us in person on September 14, 2021 at the Holiday...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Elects Benjamin Brennan to Board of Directors

June 17, 2021

PORTLAND, Maine (June 17, 2021) Benjamin Brennan of Portland, and Sales Executive for KONE Elevators has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development...

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MEREDA’s Virtual Trivia Night Fundraising Event to Fund Eight $1250 Scholarships for Maine Students

June 14, 2021

PORTLAND, June 14, 2021 – Although the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) wasn’t able to host its “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraising Event again this year due to...

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MEREDA Awards Top 6 Notable Projects of 2020

June 8, 2021

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization promoting responsible real estate development, honored projects from Portland to Pittsfield to Bangor, with each receiving special recognition...

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MEREDA Index Provides Dynamic Data & Perspectives of a Historic Year

June 1, 2021

Over 230 real estate insiders registered to gather virtually for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA) Spring Conference on May 20th. As part of the Conference, MEREDA released...

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From a Record-Breaking Residential Market to a Rebounding Commercial Market – MEREDA Spring Conference Examines the Health of Maine Real Estate

May 25, 2021

On Thursday, May 20th, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) hosted its virtual Spring Conference. As we head into summer amidst record-breaking residential real estate sales, a robust...

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The Stupendous Six: MEREDA Recognizes its 2020 Notable Project Recipients

May 24, 2021

PORTLAND, Maine (May 24, 2021) The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization promoting responsible real estate development, honored projects from Portland to Pittsfield to Bangor, with...

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Checking the Pulse of Maine Real Estate – The 2021 MEREDA Index Unveiled and Discussed at Virtual Spring Conference

May 6, 2021

PORTLAND, Maine–On Thursday, May 20, 2021, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) hosts its Spring Conference. The conference will include the unveiling of the 2021 MEREDA Index, a...

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MEREDA’s Virtual Trivia Night to Benefit Student Scholarship Fund SOLD OUT!

March 15, 2021

Thank you to our members for your overwhelming support! This event has now SOLD OUT! If you are still interested in donating to the Scholarship Fund, please contact Shelly Clark...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Virtual Event – Senior Housing in Maine: Today, Tomorrow, & Beyond

March 8, 2021

April 8, 2021 8:30 – 9:30 AM Maine Designers, Developers, Contractors and Business Owners are already working for the AGING BABY BOOMERS! Older adults are the biggest part of our...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Virtual Event – Cannabis Industry Update

February 19, 2021

March 18, 2021 8:30 – 9:30 AM The cannabis industry is proving to be a cash crop for the State of Maine. Join us on the 18th of March, 2021...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Virtual Event – Cutting Edge Tech: The University of Maine Composites Center

February 5, 2021

Dr. Habib Dagher, P.E., founding Executive Director of the Advanced Structures & Composites Center at UMaine to Present at MEREDA Virtual Event February 24, 2021 8:30 – 9:30 AM Dr....

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A Fantastic Group of Five: MEREDA Honors Leaders in Real Estate and Development at Recent Forecast Conference

February 2, 2021

On January 21, 2021, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) recognized five exceptional individuals for their significant and lasting contributions to real estate development in the state of...

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Focusing on the Adaptability and Resiliency of Maine, MEREDA Brings Real Estate Experts Together to Forecast the Future

January 26, 2021

On Thursday, January 21, over 500 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals gathered virtually to learn about the latest insights on the real estate economy at the Maine Real...

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Maine’s Leading Real Estate Experts Look to the Future with a Virtual Conference on January 21, 2021

January 7, 2021

PORTLAND, Maine–On Thursday, January 21, 2021, leaders from Maine’s real estate industry will take part in a virtual presentation of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Annual Forecast...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Names DevelopME Committee Co-Chair

December 3, 2020

PORTLAND, Maine (January 8, 2021) The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is pleased to announce that Portland resident Benjamin Brennan, Sales Executive for KONE Elevators, has been named...

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Join MEREDA at its next Virtual Event – Maine Medical Center – An Update: Managing an Expansion During COVID 19

November 12, 2020

Virtual Event Thursday, December 17, 2020 8:30 – 9:30 AM About the Event: Description: In Spring 2018, MEREDA welcomed then Executive Vice President and COO of Maine Medical Center, Jeff...

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MEREDA Conference Focuses on the Dynamic History and Future Potential of Maine’s Economy

November 3, 2020

On October 15th, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) hosted its virtual 2020 Fall Conference. In challenging economic times, the event brought together industry leaders to contemplate Maine’s...

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Join MEREDA at its next Virtual Event – MEREDA’s Developer’s Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Gaining Public Support and Winning Approval for Development Projects

October 21, 2020

Virtual Event Thursday, November 19, 2020 8:30 – 9:30 AM About the Event: Description: Join us as we unveil the MEREDA Developer’s Toolkit! For over a year, MEREDA’s Local Issues...

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MEREDA to Host Virtual Fall Conference on the Future of Maine’s Economy

September 17, 2020

The Chamberlain Model: Back to the Future For Immediate Release: (September 17, 2020) On October 15, 2020, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) will host a dynamic and...

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New Research Shows Maine Historic Tax Credit Delivers Strong Economic Impact Benefiting Local Communities and the State

September 14, 2020

Maine Legislature urged to protect its historic preservation tax incentive by coalition of historic preservation advocates and industry leaders This just in! Recorded Video of Press Event Available The recorded...

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Join MEREDA at its next Virtual Event – Portland’s Eastern Waterfront: Three Creative Developers and their Visions

August 25, 2020

Thursday, September 24, 2020 8:30 – 9:30 AM While this event is free of charge, registration is required. Register Here About the Event: Description: Seasoned developers David Bateman, Ara Aftandilian,...

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Board Members Retire from Real Estate Organization after Many Years of Service

July 29, 2020

PORTLAND, Maine (July 29, 2020) The Maine Real Estate & Development Association announces retirements from its Board of Directors. James M. Whelan, Vice President, Business Loan Officer at Saco &...

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

July 21, 2020

PORTLAND, ME (July 21, 2020) – Rebecca West Greenfield, Partner at Pierce Atwood, and resident of Yarmouth, and Anthony Calcagni of Falmouth, Partner at Verrill, have been elected to the...

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The Outstanding Seven: MEREDA’s 2019 Notable Project Recipients

July 14, 2020

PORTLAND, ME – July 13, 2020 – Every spring, MEREDA recognizes the most noteworthy and significant Maine commercial development projects from the previous year, all of which embody the Association’s mission...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Names New President and Announces 2020-2022 Officers

July 2, 2020

Portland resident, Josh Fifield, a Senior Account Executive in the Business Insurance Department of Clark Insurance is the new president of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization...

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The 2020 MEREDA Index: A Look at the 2019 Data and a Review of Current Conditions

June 10, 2020

On Thursday, June 4th, MEREDA unveiled its 2020 MEREDA Index, at a free-to-attend virtual event to discuss the 2019 data, and apply that knowledge to today’s constantly-shifting landscape and unpredictable future. ...

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Oracle and Historian: MEREDA’s 2020 Index of 2019 Data

June 3, 2020

Since 2012, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association has looked to Maine economist Dr. Charles Colgan, to analyze the health of Maine’s Real Estate activity according to activity in...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Elects Matt Worthen to its Board of Directors

February 3, 2020

Matthew Worthen of Falmouth, has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial real estate owners, developers...

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Join MEREDA for Breakfast on Feb. 25 for a Morning Menu Presentation: “Portland’s Arts District Garage: A Case Study of Private Parking Structure Development”

January 29, 2020

The five-story, 280-spaced Arts District Garage parking structure on the corner of Brown Street and Cumberland Ave was completed in the summer of 2019. The Arts District Garage project provides lasting...

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

December 13, 2019

Tiffany Dembowski of Portland has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial real estate owners, developers...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Biddeford Breakfast Event – Opportunity Zones: What you Need to Know to Take Advantage of this Opportunity in Real Estate and Beyond

October 23, 2019

REGISTER NOW Join MEREDA for breakfast on November 21 from 7:30 AM – 9 AM at the Pepperell Mill Campus in Biddeford to learn more about these complicated new rules. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs...

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

October 2, 2019

Jason Howe, Partner at Preti Flaherty, and resident of Gorham, Rebecca Hatfield of Falmouth, VP of Real Estate Development and Management at Avesta Housing, and Ethan Boxer-Macomber of Portland, principal...

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After an Overwhelming Number of Attendees at our Bangor Breakfast, We are Pleased to Host our “Solar Power in Maine” Program Again in Portland!

October 1, 2019

Click Here to Register Now In 2019, the Maine Legislature passed a number of bills related to renewable energy development. After lagging our neighbors in the rest of New England...

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Join MEREDA in Bangor on 10/29 to Learn About Investing in Solar Power in Maine

October 1, 2019

In 2019, the Maine Legislature passed LD 91 which reset the state’s metering policy for solar and ensures that consumers who produce electricity from solar panels are fairly compensated for supplying...

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Make Plans to Join MEREDA on 11/14 to Learn About J.B. Brown & Sons – One of the Oldest and Largest Property Owners in the Greater Portland Area

October 1, 2019

J.B.Brown & Sons was founded in 1828 and is one of the oldest and largest property owners in the greater Portland area. Join us for a MEREDA breakfast whereby our state...

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Join MEREDA for another great “meet-and-greet” opportunity, this time on Portland’s Waterfront, at MEREDA’s Annual Fall Networking Social

September 12, 2019

Join us on Portland’s waterfront for hors d’oeuvres, spirits, and great conversation with colleagues, friends and other industry professionals for our Annual Networking Fall Social on October 17 from 5:00...

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MEREDA’s DevelopME Committee is Pleased to Present “Real Estate and Financing Issues in Maine’s Cannabis Marketplace” at the Portland Public Library’s Rines Auditorium on September 18

August 20, 2019

Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) DevelopME Committee is pleased to present “Real Estate and Financing Issues in Maine’s Cannabis Marketplace” at the Portland Public Library’s Rines Auditorium on September 18, 2019 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Come hear...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Elects Shannon Richards to its Board of Directors

August 19, 2019

Shannon Richards of Portland has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial real estate owners, developers...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – Hotel Development in Portland and in Maine: Opportunities, Challenges and Forecasts

August 12, 2019

Matthew Arrants, one of the hospitality industry’s most respected professionals, and James Brady, one of Portland’s most prominent hotel developers, will share their views on the excitement and challenges of...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Elects Matthew Pitzer to its Board of Directors

July 18, 2019

Matthew Pitzer, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C of Falmouth has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of...

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Longtime Board Members to Retire from Real Estate Organization

June 24, 2019

Two Maine Real Estate & Development Association Board Members Set to Retire after 16 Years of Service Peter Merrill, Deputy Director of MaineHousing will retire from the Maine Real Estate...

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MEREDA’s 7th Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser on May 23rd Raises Funds for Scholarships for 16 Maine Students

May 31, 2019

Again this year, MEREDA is excited to be able to provide $20,000 in scholarships to students pursuing studies in building trades, architecture, construction, engineering or a business program at a...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Josh Fifield as Vice President

May 29, 2019

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is pleased to announce that Portland resident, Josh Fifield, a Senior Account Executive in the Business Insurance Department of Clark Insurance has...

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MEREDA Welcomes Heather Johnson, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development

May 20, 2019

The Department of Economic & Community Development's broad mission is to help communities and businesses prosper through a variety of programs providing everything from targeted tax relief to community block grants...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Awards Top 6 Notable Projects of 2018

May 8, 2019

Projects from Portland to Boothbay Harbor to Augusta received special recognition at MEREDA’s 2019 annual Spring Conference in Portland on May 7th. The exemplary projects from across the state, completed...

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Challenges and Opportunities: The MEREDA Index Tells the Story of Maine’s Real Estate Markets

May 8, 2019

Industry leaders gathered in Portland on May 7 to attend the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Annual Spring Conference to discuss solutions and challenges in the future of...

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Make Plans to Join MEREDA on June 4 to Learn About the State of Housing in Bangor

May 1, 2019

Housing has become a large topic of conversation in service center communities across the state. Businesses, families and individuals are being impacted by Maine’s recent economic trends; rising construction costs,...

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MEREDA Celebrates Real Estate Development in Maine: Six Development Teams to Earn Recognition

April 10, 2019

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization for responsible real estate development, has selected the top six real estate developments in Maine in 2018, and...

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Make Plans to Join MEREDA on April 10 to Learn About Portland’s Economic Growth in the East End Over the Last Ten Years

March 14, 2019

Come learn about Portland's economic growth in the East End over the last ten years, including the public-private sector partnerships which support it. In 2004, the Portland City Council approved...

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The Future of Housing in Maine: Opportunities and Solutions

March 14, 2019

On May 7th, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) will host an exciting, informative, and solutions-based presentation for anyone living or working in Maine. Housing is reaching a...

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Mark Your Calendar to Join MEREDA for Breakfast on March 12 to Discover How the “Transformation of the Retail Experience” is Taking Shape in Maine

February 22, 2019

Rock Row is a transformative 110 acre mixed-use development thoughtfully designed to complement state-of-the-art architecture with the site’s unique natural features. Through careful planning, Rock Row in Westbrook, Maine combines...

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Join DevelopME for a “Lunch & Learn” Seminar titled “Building a Career In Real Estate”

February 19, 2019

Join DevelopME on Thursday March 7, 2019 at the Portland Public Library from 11:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. for their latest Lunch and Learn event, “Building a Career In Real Estate” to...

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Four Real Estate Leaders Honored at the MEREDA Forecast Conference in Portland

January 29, 2019

A record of nearly 1000 of Maine’s real estate professionals gathered on January 17 to hear experts give statewide economic projections at the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA)’s...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event “Opportunity Zones: Bangor Edition – What you Need to Know to Take Advantage of this Opportunity in Real Estate and Beyond”

January 9, 2019

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created a bi-partisan tax incentive program based on economically distressed Opportunity Zones. Investors in Qualified Opportunity Zone businesses now have the ability to...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event “Everyone Needs an Affordable Home: Building on Housing Solutions That Work”

January 7, 2019

Safe, affordable housing is a basic human need. It can lower stress, bolster health and reduce transiency, enabling children to perform better in school, adults to retain jobs, and neighbors...

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Maine’s Leading Real Estate Experts to Gather for Economic Analysis of Industry on January 17th in Portland

December 17, 2018

On Thursday, January 17, 2019, nearly 900 of the state’s leading real estate experts will gather in Portland at MEREDA’s Annual Forecast Conference and Member Showcase sponsored by TD Bank. Real...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast – Workforce Development: A Conversation with Labor Economist, John Dorrer, and Chief Executive Officer of Associated General Contractors of Maine, Matt Marks

November 2, 2018

Building the next generation of skilled workers is a national challenge. Maine can be a leader in its approach to building a trained workforce with your help! Join MEREDA for...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Appoints Rick Flagg of Norway Savings Bank to Board of Directors

November 1, 2018

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) has announced that Rick Flagg of Scarborough, Regional Vice President of Commercial Lending for Norway Savings Bank has been appointed to its...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Announces Gary D. Vogel as Vice President

October 16, 2018

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association is pleased to announce that longtime member, Gary Vogel of Drummond Woodsum, has been elected Vice President.

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – AIA Contracts: Setting the Stage for Success at the Contracts Phase

October 4, 2018

There is no one right or best form of construction project delivery. There are many different ways to structure a construction project from Design-Bid Build, At-Risk Construction Management, Design-Build, and...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast – Opportunity Zones: What you Need to Know to Take Advantage of This Opportunity in Real Estate and Beyond

October 1, 2018

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Join MEREDA for another great “meet-and-greet” opportunity, this time on Portland’s Waterfront!

September 17, 2018

Another great “meet-and-greet” opportunity, this time on Portland’s Waterfront, you are invited to the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) highly-anticipated Annual Fall Social on October 25th! MEREDA’s networking...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast – On Fertile Ground: The Maine Marijuana Industry

September 13, 2018

The marijuana industry offers enormous opportunities for real estate owners and professionals, but poses unique risks and challenges. MEREDA is pleased to welcome attorneys Ted Kelleher and Hannah King from the law offices of...

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MEREDA’s DevelopME’s Lunch & Learn Series “Advocating in Augusta”

August 21, 2018

Join DevelopME on Thursday September 20, 2018 at the Portland Public Library from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for their latest Lunch and Learn event, “Advocating in Augusta” to learn how MEREDA works to promote an environment...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event Fair Winds & Following Seas: A Conversation with MDOT Commissioner David Bernhardt and Eimskip’s Larus Isfeld

August 8, 2018

Eimskip, the Icelandic steamship company began calling on Portland, Maine in March of 2013, after more than $45 million in public and private dollars of investment by the Maine Port...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Names New President and Announces 2018-2019 Officers

July 31, 2018

Gary Vogel, attorney at Drummond Woodsum, is the new president of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial real estate owners, developers and related...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Announces Public Policy Committee Chair

July 30, 2018

Michael Lane of Richmond, a partner at Preti Flaherty, is the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) new Public Policy Committee Chair. Mike succeeds recently elected MEREDA President, Gary...

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

July 26, 2018

Dan Brennan, Director of MaineHousing, and resident of Winslow, and Shawn McKenna of Scarborough, Vice President, Commercial Banking, at Bangor Savings Bank, have been elected to the board of directors...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Recognizes Retiring Board Member

June 29, 2018

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) has announced that Michael O’Reilly, Senior Vice President / Commercial Banking Team Lead –New Hampshire for Bangor Savings Bank has retired from...

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MEREDA’s 6th Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser on May 3rd Raises Funds for Scholarships for 16 Maine Students!

May 10, 2018

Again this year, MEREDA is excited to be able to provide $20,000 in scholarships to students pursuing studies in building trades, architecture, construction, engineering or a business program at a...

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Ten development teams to earn recognition as top projects on May 16

May 2, 2018

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization for responsible real estate development, has selected the top ten real estate developments in Maine in 2017, and...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – “Federal Tax Reform and Implications for Real Estate”

April 5, 2018

Several provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will have significant impact on the real estate industry beginning in 2018, including tax considerations for pass-through entities, bonus depreciation,...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event “148 Years in the Making… Maine Medical Center’s $512 Million Expansion Project”

March 23, 2018

This Spring, Maine’s largest hospital project ever, will commence at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Its purpose is to expand and modernize the hospital to provide the best possible patient...

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MEREDA Takes the Final Installment of its 3 part Morning Menu Breakfast Series, ‘A Presentation by FocusMaine” on the Road to Lewiston on April 10

March 12, 2018

Join the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) for breakfast on April 10th from 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM at DaVinci’s Eatery in Lewiston for a presentation by FocusMaine, a 10-year initiative to strengthen and...

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Thinking Spring? Think MEREDA on March 22!

February 20, 2018

For Immediate Release February 20, 2018 Thinking Spring? Think MEREDA on March 22! At this time of year, who isn’t already thinking about Spring? Why not make plans now to...

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MEREDA’s DevelopME’s Lunch & Learn Series “Breaking into Development” – Part Three: “Managing Assets for Maximum Value”

February 12, 2018

MEREDA‘s DevelopME Committee is pleased to host its final installment of the Lunch and Learn series “Breaking Into Development”. Sherrin Vail from Northern New England Housing Investment Fund (NNEHIF) and Brit Vitalius from...

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MEREDA Announces Appointments to Board of Directors

February 6, 2018

PORTLAND, Maine (February 6, 2018) Donald McFadden, C.G., Director of Environmental Services at St.Germain Collins, and resident of Scarborough, and Mark Stasium, of Portland, Senior Vice President in the Commercial...

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MEREDA takes its Morning Menu Breakfast, ‘A Presentation by FocusMaine’ on the Road to Bangor on February 13

February 1, 2018

MEREDA had a full house at its Portland edition of “A Presentation by FocusMaine” last week. If you missed it, you can join us in Bangor on February 13. Join MEREDA for...

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Join MEREDA on February 7th for a Portland Moratorium and Zoning Amendments Forum

January 26, 2018

After years of very limited development of new market rate housing in Portland, development volume is up significantly, providing new housing developments in the single family, condominium and apartment markets. ...

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Maine Real Estate Industry Leaders Recognized at MEREDA’s 2018 Forecast Conference

January 24, 2018

A record of nearly 900 of Maine’s real estate professionals gathered recently to hear experts give statewide economic projections at the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA)’s annual Forecast...

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Maine’s real estate sector hits record high

January 23, 2018

Second most important driver of GDP at its best in a decade Earlier this month, with a best-ever 900 on hand for MEREDA’s premiere annual forecasting event, luminaries from Maine’s...

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Five real estate luminaries to be honored in Portland

January 12, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2018 PORTLAND, Maine – Next week, on Tue. Jan. 18, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) will recognize five luminaries for significant and lasting...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast – A Presentation by FocusMaine

January 2, 2018

Join the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) for breakfast on February 1 from 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM at the Portland Regency Hotel for a presentation by FocusMaine,...

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MEREDA Awards Scholarships to College Students

December 13, 2017

Over the past few weeks, MEREDA’s Vice President of Operations, Shelly R. Clark has traveled to meet with those Maine students receiving scholarships raised from MEREDA’s 5th Anniversary “Strikes for...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Announces Public Policy Committee Co-Chair

December 11, 2017

PORTLAND, Maine – Michael Lane of Richmond, a partner at Preti Flaherty, has been named Co-Chair of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Public Policy Committee. Mike chairs Preti...

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Maureen Van Uden, TD Bank, Elected to the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s Board of Directors

December 5, 2017

Maureen Van Uden, Senior Relationship Manager at TD Bank, has been elected to the Maine Real Estate & Development Association's (MEREDA)board of directors. Her 20+ year career at TD Bank...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s DevelopME Committee Co-Chairs to Participate on Board of Directors

December 4, 2017

PORTLAND, Maine – In early 2017, MEREDA announced the formation of a new committee for its enthusiastic emerging leaders. DevelopME was formed with a simple mission: "To engage membership and...

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Maine’s economic heavyweights to gather Jan. 18 in Portland

December 4, 2017

On Thursday, January 18, 2018, more than 700 from one of Maine’s most economically powerful industries will gather in Portland. “According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis’ most recent...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – Building for the Future

November 17, 2017

What are the trends now in housing to commercial to institutional and how might they change? What is going on now from "away" that should or could be done here?What...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event “Manufacturing in Maine”

November 9, 2017

Join the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) for Breakfast in Biddeford at Pepperell Mill Campus on November 30th for an interesting conversation about "Manufacturing in Maine". We're excited...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Announces Membership & Marketing Committee Vice Chair

October 10, 2017

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association is pleased to announce that Portland resident, Josh Fifield, a Senior Account Executive in the Business Insurance Department of Clark Insurance will fill...

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MEREDA’s Annual Fall Social

September 25, 2017

PORTLAND, September 25, 2017 – Another great "meet-and-greet" opportunity, this time on Portland’s Waterfront, you are invited to the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) highly-anticipated Annual Fall Social on...

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MEREDA’s Annual Lewiston/Auburn Networking Social

August 28, 2017

PORTLAND, August 28, 2017 – After the summer break, make plans to join the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) at Baxter Brewing Co. in Lewiston on September 28 from...

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Morning Menu Breakfast Event – Gown and Town Synergy: The Impact of Commercial Development in Waterville and Colby College’s Vision

August 2, 2017

Join MEREDA for breakfast on September 7th from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at the Clarion Hotel in Portland as Colby College’s Vice President of Planning shares insights into the impact...

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The Maine Real Estate & Development Association Announces 2017-18 Officers

July 10, 2017

PORTLAND, Maine – The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is pleased to announce its 2017-18 slate of officers, which include Bruce Jones of Creative Office Pavilion and Brian Curley of PDT Architects...

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YIMBYers extol the virtues of development

June 2, 2017

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization advocating for responsible real estate development, convened a conference last month entitled, "Yes-In-My-Backyard: Why Development is Good."“Renewed interest...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Awards Top 10 Notable Projects of 2016

June 2, 2017

MEREDA recently announced the recipients of its 2016 Notable Projects Awards at its Annual Real Estate Spring Conference. This year’s event, titled “’YIMBY’ism: YES in my Backyard – Why Development...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Elects Josh Fifield to its Board of Directors

May 30, 2017

Josh Fifield, a Senior Account Executive in the Business Insurance Department of Clark Insurance has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association...

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Maine’s second biggest industry as healthy as it’s been in 11 years

May 30, 2017

Maine's real estate sector reached its highest point in 11 years, with the industry metric that measures the health of the market, The MEREDA Index, coming in at 96. The...

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MEREDA’s 5th Anniversary “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser on May 4th Raises Funds for Scholarships for 16 Maine Students!

May 23, 2017

MEREDA is excited to announce that once again, MEREDA will be providing $20,000 in scholarships to students attending the Maine Community College System and the University of Southern Maine that...

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Morning Menu Breakfast Event: “Darkness into Light: Cannabis and its impact on Commercial Real Estate in the Post-Prohibition Era.” – Bangor Edition

April 25, 2017

MEREDA takes this important event on the road to the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Join us for breakfast on June 13 from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM for a...

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Morning Menu Breakfast Event: The State of Senior Living In Maine

March 30, 2017

Buffet Breakfast: 7:30-8:00 am Program: 8:00-9:00 am The nature in which we address the care and housing of our seniors has evolved in recent years. Developers, architects, builders, and healthcare...

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MEREDA’s 2017 Annual Real Estate Spring Conference is May 18th

March 28, 2017

This event will offer a big picture perspective of how development is good for our future, and the rationale around smart growth development. MEREDA is pleased to welcome Jesse Kanson-Benanav - a...

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5th Anniversary ‘Strikes for Scholars’ Bowl-a-Thon Fundraising Event

March 13, 2017

MEREDA is proud to host its 5th Annual "Strikes for Scholars" Fundraising Event at Bayside Bowl in Portland on May 4, 2017. "Strikes for Scholars" supports scholarships for Maine students pursuing studies in building trades,...

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MEREDA’s Annual Spring Networking Social

March 1, 2017

Thinking Spring? Think MEREDA on March 23! At this time of year, who isn't already thinking about Spring? Why not make plans now to join us at Ri Ra Irish Pub...

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MEREDA Index shows Maine’s real estate industry reaches highest level in ten years, signifies “worker gap”

February 9, 2017

The second quarter of 2016 saw the Maine real estate industry reach the highest level in ten years, led by a 10% growth in the residential component” said Rick McCarthy,...

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Real estate luminaries honored with 2017 awards

February 1, 2017

At its annual conference, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) presented its 2017 awards to five luminaries from Maine’s real estate and development industry.The Robert B. Patterson, Jr....

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Shelly Clark honored for 20 years at MEREDA

January 24, 2017

At its annual conference earlier this month, Shelly Clark was honored for two decades of service to the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the trade association that advocates...

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Morning Menu Breakfast Event: “Darkness into Light: Cannabis and its impact on Commercial Real Estate in the Post-Prohibition Era.”

January 12, 2017

Industry experts suggest that no new-to-market use has had as large an impact on Maine's commercial real estate landscape in recent years as has cannabis cultivation. Starting as a niche...

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Morning Menu Breakfast Event: Maine Legislative Update: MEREDA’s Top Policy Initiatives and How You Can Help

January 12, 2017

Every year, the Maine Legislature and Governor consider over a thousand bills, and chances are high that some of them threaten to impact your business. Savvy business leaders today stay...

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Surprises expected in reveal of Maine’s real estate performance on Jan. 19

January 10, 2017

The economic indicator that measures the health of Maine’s real estate sector will be revealed on Thurs., Jan. 19 at a day-long conference of the Maine Real Estate & Development...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Elects Michael Lane to its Board of Directors

November 14, 2016

Michael Lane of Richmond, partner at Preti Flaherty, has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu: Sustainable Stormwater Infrastructure = Sustainable Growth Perspectives on Stormwater Service Fee Programs and Credits

October 25, 2016

Join MEREDA for breakfast on November 10th at the DoubleTree Hotel in South Portland for a panel discussion that will focus on the City of Portland Stormwater Service Charge -...

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Aging, Housing and Construction Sector Leaders Press Release List of More Than 160 State Legislative Candidates Supporting Pledge to Press Release Senior Affordable Housing Bond

October 6, 2016

More than 160 candidates for the 128th Maine Legislature - Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike - have signed a pledge to support legislation which would Press Release the proceeds of...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu: The High Cost of Construction: Avoiding Surprises

September 27, 2016

Join MEREDA on October 26th for breakfast as Greg Patterson of PATCO Construction and Paul Lewandowski of Lavallee Brensinger Architects discuss how to better understand and manage the construction costs...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Visits Bangor: Complete Streets: Can We Drive, Walk, and Bike in Harmony?

September 6, 2016

Narrowed vehicle lanes, "Share the Road" signage, multi-use paths, traffic calming, flashing pedestrian crossings - have you heard these terms and wonder what it means here in Maine and the...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Series Returns on September 8th: Alternative Project Delivery – the New Economic Development Opportunity

August 19, 2016

Relationships between the public and private sectors in the provision of infrastructure projects and other services are evolving and becoming more fluid. A popular term of art to describe these...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Names New President and Announces 2016-17 Officers

July 19, 2016

Paul Peck, attorney at Drummond & Drummond and real estate developer with LWS Development LLC is the new president of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Recognizes Retiring Board Member

June 30, 2016

MEREDA has announced that Lawrence A. Wold, president of TD Bank has retired from MEREDA’s Board of Directors after 18 years of service. During this time, Larry served as president...

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MEREDA Index comes in at a healthy 91

June 7, 2016

Last week, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association, announced that the latest MEREDA Index had achieved a healthy 91, indicating that as Maine sales continue to achieve high water...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Awards Top 6 Notable Projects of 2015

May 17, 2016

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization for commercial real estate professionals, has announced the recipients of its 2015 Notable Projects Awards at its annual...

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Employees ‘win career lottery’ at office of the future conference in Portland

May 17, 2016

75 percent of employees, nationally, are not happy with the place they go to work, according to the research and design firm Gensler. Dean Strombom and Sven Govaars of Gensler...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – Environmental Update: The Latest from the Trenches in Due Diligence and Changes at the Department of Environmental Protection

May 3, 2016

Join the MEREDA for breakfast on June 7, 2016 from 7:30 – 9:00 AM at the Clarion Hotel in Portland for an update on Due Diligence and Changes at the...

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Nationally renowned architects to headline MEREDA’s spring conference

April 21, 2016

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association announced today that two nationally renowned experts will travel to Portland next month to keynote the group’s annual spring conference scheduled for Tue.,...

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Office of the Future to be unveiled May 17

April 11, 2016

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the trade association for commercial real estate in Maine, will host a half-day conference about the “Office of the Future” on Tue.,...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – “Historic Masonry Reborn” – the care of historic brick and stone buildings in Maine

March 14, 2016

Join MEREDA for breakfast on April 5th at DaVinci’s Eatery in Lewiston to learn how to address the challenges of repairing historic masonry buildings. Our panelists will review how to analyze the...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Energy Islanding: Creating Microgrids for Grid Resiliency and On Site Generation

March 14, 2016

Join MEREDA for breakfast on April 14, 2016 from 7:30 – 9:00 AM at DoubleTree by Hilton in South Portland to learn from local energy experts as they discuss what microgrids are, how they...

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Encore of solid performance for latest MEREDA Index

March 1, 2016

The latest MEREDA Index, unveiled in late January 2016 at MEREDA's Forecast Conference, comes in at 100, signifying solid performance for the last two quarters. As a key economic indicator...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Show Me the Money: Commercial Real Estate Financing Trends

February 23, 2016

Join MEREDA for breakfast on March 15, 2016 from 7:30 – 9:00 AM at the Portland Regency Hotel to learn about recent commercial real estate financing trends in Maine. Who...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – A Look at Coworking

February 17, 2016

As demand for commercial real estate increases, how can property owners, brokers and developers meet the evolving expectations of modern businesses? What are the emerging trends in real estate, design...

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Five real estate luminaries presented with awards

February 2, 2016

At a recent conference, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) presented awards to five individuals, each selected for their contributions to MEREDA and, more generally, to the health...

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Experts, numbers show optimism for Maine real estate in 2016

January 28, 2016

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) hosted a record-breaking 800 attendees earlier this month for the group’s annual Forecast Conference, where about a dozen experts reviewed Maine real...

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4th Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraising Event

January 7, 2016

MEREDA is now in the planning stages of organizing its 4th Annual "Strikes for Scholars" Bowl-a-Thon Fundraising Event with all the proceeds to fund scholarships for students pursuing studies in building trades, architecture,...

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Index of Maine’s commercial real estate performance to be revealed Jan. 21

December 30, 2015

The economic indicator of Maine’s commercial real estate activity for the third quarter of 2015 will be revealed on Thurs., Jan. 21 at a day-long conference of the Maine Real...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast – Our Lakes, Our Future: Preserving Shorefront Value

November 11, 2015

Join MEREDA for breakfast on December 10th from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM at the Portland Regency Hotel for a thought provoking conversation and learn about trends in Maine lake...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Event: Real Estate Partnerships: How to make money while keeping your investors, your bank and the IRS happy.

October 7, 2015

Join MEREDA for breakfast on October 28 from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM at the Portland Regency Hotel to hear from a panel that will discuss the legal and financial aspects of real estate...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Event Heads to Saco – Creating in Maine: the “State of Manufacturing” and a Site-Selection/Plant Development Case Study

October 7, 2015

Did you know there are over 1,800 manufacturers in Maine employing over 55,000 people with an average salary of $54,000/year? The impact of manufacturing in our state currently and in...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Series Returns on September 10th – Risk Management at the State House: What you don’t know could hurt you, or help you!

August 27, 2015

Join MEREDA for breakfast on September 10, 2015 from 7:30 – 9:00 AM at the Clarion Hotel in Portland to hear more about how we do it, as well as how you can easily remain...

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The Maine Real Estate & Development Association Welcomes New Vice Presidents

July 17, 2015

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is pleased to announce the appointments of Bruce Jones, Creative Office Pavilion and Brian Curley, PDT Architects to Vice Presidents for 2015...

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The Maine Real Estate & Development Association Announces 2015-16 Officers and Welcomes New Board Member

July 14, 2015

MEREDA is pleased to announce its 2015-16 slated officers, which include Paul Peck of Drummond & Drummond, Brian Curley of PDT Architects, and Bruce Jones of Creative Office Pavilion, all...

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The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Recognizes Retiring Board Members

July 1, 2015

Jaimie Schwartz of Bernstein Shur served as a contributing member of the MEREDA Board for the past 13 years. MEREDA recognized Schwartz in 2011 with its Robert B. Patterson, Jr....

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Longtime Board Members Retire from Real Estate Organization

June 5, 2015

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association relies on the generous support of its volunteer officers and Board of Directors to fulfill its mission of promoting an environment for responsible...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – Maine’s Aging Trades & Workforce: Who is Going to Build our Buildings?

May 29, 2015

The average age of our trade workers (plumbers, electricians, sheet rockers, etc.) is over 50. Like our state workers in general, our tradespeople are starting to retire in droves. How...

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Real Estate Organization Awards Top 7 Notable Projects of 2014

May 22, 2015

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) recently announced winners of its 2014 Notable Projects Awards at its annual Spring Conference in Portland last week. Each of the selected...

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MEREDA’s 3rd Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-A-Thon Fundraises Over $10,000 for Community College Scholarships

May 20, 2015

MEREDA hosted its 3rd Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon fundraiser at Bayside Bowl in Portland on April 30th. The event supports scholarships for Maine students enrolling in the building trades, architecture, engineering,...

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An Increase in the MEREDA Index Provides Encouragement for the Real Estate Development Community

May 15, 2015

The MEREDA Index is the leading way our industry tracks changes in Maine’s real estate markets. It’s a composite of nine measures reflecting activity in both new development and existing...

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Maine’s Growing Food Economy & Its Impact on Real Estate

May 14, 2015

Over 280 industry professionals gathered this week to discuss the commercial real estate implications of Maine’s booming food and beverage economy. Maine has become a culinary destination, known for not...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association to Host 3rd Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-A-Thon Fundraising Event

April 28, 2015

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is proud to host its 3rd Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraising Event at Bayside Bowl in Portland on Thursday, April 30th from 5-7...

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MEREDA will Host its Annual Real Estate Spring Conference on May 12 in Portland

April 14, 2015

Food and real estate are inextricably connected in many more ways than just seed and soil, and the Maine Real Estate and Development Association’s 2015 Spring Conference will feature leaders...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Elects Jennifer Sirois to Board of Directors

February 13, 2015

Jennifer Sirois of Saco has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial real estate owners, developers...

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Maine Real Estate Industry Leaders Recognized at MEREDA’s 2015 Forecast Conference

January 29, 2015

A record of over 750 of Maine’s real estate professionals gathered recently to hear experts give statewide economic projections for 2015 at MEREDA’s annual Forecast Conference, sponsored by TD Bank,...

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Maine’s Real Estate Industry Leaders Project “A New Normal” for 2015 at MEREDA’s Annual Forecast Conference

January 26, 2015

PORTLAND, Maine – A record of over 750 of Maine’s real estate professionals gathered recently to hear experts give statewide economic projections for 2015 at the Maine Real Estate &...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Membership & Marketing Committee Chair

December 11, 2014

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is pleased to announce that Jason Favreau of Westbrook will chair MEREDA’s Membership & Marketing Committee. Jason Favreau, CPA MST, is a...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – “Age-Friendly Communities: Adapting to Maine’s Changing Population”

December 1, 2014

Maine communities face a formidable challenge: How to meet the needs of their aging residents. As our state grows ever older (and Maine is already the oldest state), the need...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Environmental Issues in Business Transactions: Practical Problem Solving, including the Maine Voluntary Response Action Program

October 20, 2014

Make your Deal Work – Avoid Environmental Pitfalls and Delays After several decades of living with environmental liabilities, most developers and brokers understand the road map through environmental issues, and...

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MEREDA Names Michael O’Reilly as New President, Announces Slate of Officers

July 2, 2014

Michael O’Reilly, senior vice president in the Commercial Banking Group at Bangor Savings Bank, and the southern Maine team lead for the Commercial and Business Banking lenders is the new...

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MEREDA Announces Board Changes, Recognizes Retiring Directors

June 30, 2014

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) announces recent board changes. Retiring members include Eric Stauffer from Preti Flaherty, Geoff Gattis from Bath Savings Institution and Mark Malone from...

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MEREDA Promotes Shelly R. Clark to Vice President of Operations

June 23, 2014

The board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Shelly R. Clark of Portland to Vice President of Operations.Clark...

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MEREDA leads successful forum focused on ways Maine can become the best state for business

May 30, 2014

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association hosted a first-ever forum on May 20, bringing state leaders together to brainstorm about how to boost the state’s economy and make Maine...

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Maine’s Real Estate Sector Rose 2.4% Over 2013

May 30, 2014

The real estate sector, a leading driver of Maine’s economy, rose 2.4% over last year according to the latest data from the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA). In...

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Awards on Tap for Maine’s Best Commercial Development Projects

May 13, 2014

As the new construction season is upon us, The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) will recognize last year’s most notable commercial development projects at its annual spring conference...

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MEREDA’s 2nd Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Fundraising Event a Huge Success!

May 7, 2014

On May 1, MEREDA hosted its second annual "Strikes for Scholars" Bowl-a-Thon Fundraising Event at Bayside Bowl in Portland and raised over $10,000! After expenses, we have $7,000 to share with the...

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First-Ever Forum Set on Maine’s Status as Last Place for Business

May 7, 2014

Heads rolled recently when Forbes Magazine listed Maine as the worst state in which to do business. But, until now, public and private leaders from the business, real estate, and...

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Sports Celebrity Guest Announced for MEREDA Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser

April 16, 2014

Two-time NBA Champion, and NBA MVP, former Boston Celtic, David Cowens, will appear at Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraising Event on May 1, 2014!Many thanks to AAA Energy Service...

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MEREDA to Award $7000 to Maine Students enrolled in the Maine Community College System

March 25, 2014

MEREDA is proud to sponsor its Second Annual Bowl-a-Thon Fundraising Event at Bayside Bowl in Portland on May 1, 2014. "Strikes for Scholars" will support scholarships for students enrolled in...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – “Real Estate Development 101”: What You Need to Know

March 13, 2014

The development process brings together a number of diverse professionals: bankers, brokers, architects, engineers, etc. Developers themselves come from a number of different disciplines, and also work with a number...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association To Host Annual Spring Networking Social Event

February 20, 2014

Are you already thinking about Spring? All of us at MEREDA sure are! Why not make plans now to join us on the first day of Spring 2014 at Ri...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – The ABC’s of Navigating Historic Masonry Building Restoration Using Historic Tax Credits

February 4, 2014

Join the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) for breakfast on March 4, 2014 from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at the Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland for a presentation that will address...

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MEREDA Announces 2014 Award Winners

January 27, 2014

Drew Sigfridson, president of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization for commercial real estate professionals, announced the 2014 winners of awards presented at MEREDA’s...

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A bright economic future is on Maine’s horizon

January 23, 2014

The economic forecast for Maine is looking bright according to experts at the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA) annual Forecast Conference on January 23 in Portland. The day-long...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – Cashing in on the New Regulations: Real Estate Tax Planning

January 11, 2014

Make plans to join the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) on February 12 from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at Hollywood Casino Hotel in Bangor for an informative overview...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – “Make Your Deal Work with New Markets Tax Credits”

January 7, 2014

The federal new markets tax credit program has been utilized by developers over the past 12 years to finance a variety of projects being built or rehabbed in certain “low-income...

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MEREDA Elects Jason Favreau to Board of Directors

November 7, 2013

Jason Favreau of Westbrook has been elected to the board of directors of the MEREDA. Jason is a Principal in the Tax Services Group at BerryDunn and specializes in providing...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – “Real Estate Development 101”: What You Need to Know

November 4, 2013

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MEREDA’s “Morning Menu” Environmental Update Breakfast Event:

September 30, 2013

Make plans to join the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) on October 29, 2013 from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at the Clarion Hotel in Portland, ME for an...

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MEREDA to Host Bangor Breakfast Event Focusing on Income Tax Planning for Real Estate Development

September 16, 2013

Tax policy changes annually, making it difficult for real estate developers and other business owners to plan for the future with an eye to minimizing income taxes and other taxes....

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Make Plans to Join MEREDA after the Summer Break in Auburn for its Annual L/A Fall Networking Social

September 4, 2013

MEREDA’s networking events attract key players in Maine’s real estate industry providing great opportunities to interact with other industry experts. Join us in Auburn on September 18th at Martindale Country...

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MEREDA’s “Morning Menu” Breakfast Event: Portland, Maine: Rising Again – Why the Portland Real Estate Market is Booming

August 6, 2013

Join MEREDA for breakfast at its first gathering after the summer break on September 11th at the Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland. MEREDA welcomes the City of Portland’s Mayor,...

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Longtime MEREDA Board Member Retires after Twenty-Two Years of Service

July 1, 2013

Dennis Keeler, a member of the Board of Directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) retired effective June 30, 2013, after having served on the Board since...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Elects Richard Prentice to Board of Directors

July 1, 2013

Dick Prentice of Yarmouth has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial real estate owners, developers...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Elects 2013 – 2014 Officers

July 1, 2013

At the June meeting of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) board of directors, the following officers were unanimously elected for the 2013 / 2014 fiscal year.

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MEREDA Sponsored Bill, LD 695 Signed into Law

June 24, 2013

MEREDA’s Legislative Committee and Legislative Counsel are pleased to report that LD 695, An Act to Amend the Site Location of Development Law, sponsored by Senator James Boyle (D –...

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MEREDA Elects New Board Member

June 10, 2013

Portland, Maine – Jed Harris of Falmouth has been elected as board member of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial real estate owners, developers...

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The Maine Drain: Stormwater Management Strategies and Solutions

June 4, 2013

Join MEREDA, E2Tech, and the Portland Community Chamber on June 12th from 7:30 – 10:00 AM at the Clarion Hotel in Portland for an informational session on best approaches, next...

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MEREDA Celebrates Real Estate Development in Maine and Recognizes 2012 Top Notable Projects

May 23, 2013

Drew Sigfridson, president of MEREDA, the state’s leading organization for commercial real estate professionals, has announced the 2012 recipients of awards presented at MEREDA’s Annual Real Estate Spring Conference on...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association to Welcome National Retrofitting Expert to May 22 Conference in Portland

May 3, 2013

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) will host a conversation around the cutting-edge concept of retrofitting and creative re-use planning at their annual spring conference, scheduled for May...

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MEREDA Makes Recommendations to City of Portland’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Policy

March 15, 2013

Last fall, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) provided members of the City of Portland’s Housing and Community Development Committee with recommended changes to the City’s Tax Increment...

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MEREDA’s 2013 Annual Spring Conference | The Retrofitting Movement: Repositioning Underutilized Commercial Real Estate

March 5, 2013

SAVE THE DATE! This year’s program will include Professor of Architecture and Urban Design at Georgia Tech, Ellen Dunham-Jones, award-winning licensed architect and professor teaching contemporary architectural and urban design studios and theory...

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MEREDA Welcomes Patricia Aho, Commissioner of Maine Department of Environmental Protection

March 5, 2013

Under the leadership of Commissioner Patricia W. Aho and the LePage Administration, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection continues to deliver on its 40 year-old mission of stewarding the state's...

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A Ride on the Rails – The Current Success and Future Prospects for Rail-Based Real Estate Development Breakfast Event

February 15, 2013

The arrival of train service does more than just offer commuters and travelers alternatives to cars. The presence of passenger rail boosts economic activity in and around stations because trains...

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MEREDA Announces 2013 Award Winners

January 29, 2013

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Maine’s Leading Real Estate Experts To Address MEREDA’s Annual Forecast Conference

January 9, 2013

On January 24, 2013, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) will host its Annual Real Estate Forecast Conference and 9th Annual Member Showcase. Department of Economic & Community...

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The Future of the Unorganized Territories: An Update on the Land Use Planning Commission – MEREDA Breakfast Event

January 9, 2013

Join the Maine Real Estate & Development Development Association (MEREDA) for breakfast on February 6th from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at Hollywood Casino Hotel, Bangor to learn about the reformed...

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Environmental Challenges Associated with Historic Redevelopment Projects

November 5, 2012

Join the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) for breakfast on December 6th from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at the Portland Regency Hotel, 20 Milk Street, Portland to learn...

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MEREDA Lewiston / Auburn Breakfast Event: Master Planning For Success – Take Me To The River

October 29, 2012

SPONSORED BY: Hebert ConstructionJoin the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) for breakfast on November 7th from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at DiVinci's Eatery in the Bates Mill Complex...

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MEREDA Breakfast Event: Maine’s Agricultural Revolution And Its Impact On Real Estate Development

September 17, 2012

SPONSORED BY: Landry French Construction Company Tomatoes & Vodka, Anyone? How is it possible to grow tomatoes year-round on 42 acres in Madison, Maine? What do potato farms and vodka...

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Reinvesting in Agricultural Development in Maine

September 10, 2012

Join the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) on October 9, 2012 from 7:30 – 9:00 AM at the Sea Dog Banquet & Conference Center located at 26 Front...

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MEREDA Members Comment on Governor’s Nomination of John Gallagher as Director of the Maine State Housing Authority

August 24, 2012

Members of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association, the state's leading organization for commercial real estate professionals, are closely watching Governor LePage's recent nomination of John Gallagher to serve...

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MEREDA’s Fall Event Series Returns on 9/13

August 17, 2012

SPONSORED BY: Norway Savings Bank How to Guide: Take Advantage of Industry Secrets to Increase the Value of your Commercial Building Case Study for a Better Bottom Line Join us...

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Commercial Real Estate Broker Succeeds Thomas N. Lea as president of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association

July 10, 2012

Drew Sigfridson SIOR, Principal/Designated Broker of CBRE | The Boulos Company of Portland is the new president of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of...

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MEREDA Elects Bev Uhlenhake to Board of Directors

June 28, 2012

Bev Uhlenhake of Epstein Commercial Real Estate in Bangor has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of...

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MEREDA Elects 2012 – 2013 Officers

June 28, 2012

At its June meeting, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association board of directors unanimously elected its officers for the 2012 / 2013 fiscal year.

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MEREDA Elects Bruce Jones to Board of Directors

May 29, 2012

Bruce Jones of Yarmouth has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial real estate owners, developers...

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MEREDA Recognizes Top 5 Most Notable Development Projects In Maine For 2011

May 24, 2012

Tom Lea, president of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state's leading organization for commercial real estate professionals, has announced the 2012 winners of awards presented at...

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Maine’s New Urban Future

May 21, 2012

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) hosted its annual spring conference on Thursday, May 17th, in South Portland. Entitled “New Urbanism: Creative Models for Innovation and Economic Growth,”...

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Transportation Builds Development – “Growing by Streetcar” MEREDA Breakfast Event

May 21, 2012

Join the Maine Real Estate & Development Association on June 12, 2012 from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at the Clarion Hotel, 1230 Congress Street, Portland, ME to learn about the...

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MEREDA Again Brings Together National And Local Experts To Its Annual Spring Conference – New Urbanism: Creative Models For Innovation And Economic Growth

April 17, 2012

On May 17th, MEREDA will bring together national and local planning experts who think about large scale urban issues. This year's Spring Conference will engage us on how to re-set and...

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MEREDA Offers Breakfast Event on Improving the Energy Efficiency of your Commercial Properties

March 28, 2012

Join MEREDA on April 25, 2012 from 7:30AM to 9:00AM at the Martindale Country Club in Auburn, ME as representative Chuck Porter from Efficiency Maine’s Business Program discusses the many...

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MEREDA Elects Rickmond McCarthy to Board of Directors

March 27, 2012

Rickmond McCarthy of Winslow has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial real estate owners, developers...

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$tormwater & Sewer Separation Infrastructure Upgrades: What it all means for Portland Taxpayer$

March 20, 2012

The City of Portland is considering implementing a new fee system to pay for $170 million in storm water/sewer separation infrastructure upgrades - some of it built when Abraham Lincoln...

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MEREDA Hosts Annual Winter Networking Social Event

February 14, 2012

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is pleased to host its 2012 Winter Networking Social on Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Ri Ra...

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MEREDA Announces 2012 Award Winners

January 31, 2012

Tom Lea, president of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization for commercial real estate professionals, has announced the 2012 winners of awards presented at...

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Experts Predict Slow Growth For Maine’s 2012 Real Estate Economy

January 27, 2012

Yesterday over 500 real estate experts, owners, developers and service providers from across Maine attended the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA)'s annual Forecast Conference and 8th Annual Member...

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Maine’s State Energy Director to Talk About the Governor’s Energy Diversification Program

January 20, 2012

Join us on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at the Clarion Hotel, 1230 Congress Street, Portland, ME as Maine's State Energy Director Kenneth Fletcher provides an...

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Bangor-Area Breakfast Seminar: Stormwater Tips To Maximize Credits And Minimize Risk!

January 19, 2012

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is hosting an informational breakfast event focusing on Stormwater Tips to Maximize Credits and Minimize Risk on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from...

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Governor LePage, Maine’s Leading Real Estate Experts, To Address MEREDA’s Annual Forecast Conference

January 6, 2012

On January 26, 2012, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) will host its Annual Real Estate Forecast Conference and 8th Annual Member Showcase. Governor Paul LePage is set...

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The Future of Affordable Housing in Maine: Expert Panel Discusses Growing Demand, Complex Economics & Cost Containment

December 20, 2011

Augusta, ME – On December 19th, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) convened an expert panel to discuss the complexities and future of affordable housing in Maine. Speakers...

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MEREDA to Host Panel Discussion on Costs & Benefits of Affordable Housing in Maine

December 5, 2011

MEREDA will convene a panel of experts to discuss the pros and cons of utilizing Low Income Housing Tax Credits and Historic tax credits to develop new affordable housing in...

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DECD Commissioner George Gervais to Address MEREDA Members

November 14, 2011

Maine Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner George Gervais will discuss efforts to centralize permitting and licensing, along with efforts to make it easier for businesses to communicate and...

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MEREDA to Host Breakfast Event on “Urban Impaired Stream Regulations”

October 26, 2011

The Maine DEP has designated nearly three dozen waterways in Maine’s largest urban areas as "urban impaired streams" due to their failure to meet water quality standards because of effects...

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MEREDA to Host Breakfast Seminar on “Deep Energy Retrofits”

October 4, 2011

With so much of Maine developed with aging building stock and the ever increasing cost of utility bills, what is a building owner or developer to do? This breakfast event...

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MEREDA Hosts Annual Fall Social on October 27th on Portland’s Waterfront

September 26, 2011

Another great "meet-and-greet" opportunity, this time on Portland's waterfront. MEREDA members look forward to this particular event every year as it has become the "can't miss" event of the fall. ...

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LURC Forum Provides Opportunity To Hear Various Stakeholder Interests

September 23, 2011

A forum on the reform of the Maine Land Use Regulatory Commission, otherwise known as “LURC” was held on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at the Senator Inn in Augusta, just...

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MEREDA Hosts Bangor Breakfast Seminar – The New Vision For Deveopment In The Bangor Region

September 23, 2011

Join us at a breakfast event hosted by MEREDA on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from 7:30 – 9:00 AM at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bangor as our panelists discuss...

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MEREDA Hosts Guided Tour Of Brunswick Landing & After Hours Social

September 14, 2011

Join MEREDA on a guided tour of the new Brunswick Landing: Maine’s Center for Innovation at the former Naval Air Station Brunswick. With over 200 buildings totaling over 1.6 million...

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MEREDA To Host Forum On Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC)

August 29, 2011

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is hosting an informational breakfast event focusing on the Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC) and has assembled a panel to discuss the...

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MEREDA Hosts Annual Lewiston/Auburn Fall Networking Social

August 3, 2011

Make Plans to Join us after the Summer Break at the newly renovated Royal Oak Room in Lewiston for our Annual L/A Fall Social!

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Elects New Board Members

July 6, 2011

Brian Curley, Peter Dufour, and Christian Chandler, all of Portland, have been elected as board members of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association, a statewide organization of commercial real...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Elects Officers

July 1, 2011

At its June meeting, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) board of directors unanimously elected the following officers for the 2011 / 2012 fiscal year.

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Elects New Board Member

June 1, 2011

Matt Early of Scarborough has been elected as board member of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association Founded in 1985, MEREDA promotes responsible development and ownership of real estate...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s Future of Real Estate Conference a Success

June 1, 2011

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association Spring Conference held at the University of Southern Maine’s Abromson Center, was a hit for both MEREDA and the audience, who got a...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Hosts First-Ever Bangor-Area Networking Social

May 26, 2011

MEREDA's networking events attract key players in Maine's real estate industry making this an excellent opportunity to interact with the experts.Surely the sun will have joined us by then, so...

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Annual Spring Conference Features Noted Real Estate Futurist

April 25, 2011

MEREDA’s annual spring conference, “Commercial Real Estate 2030: Mega Trends, Mega Impacts” will feature noted futurist Dr. Susan Wachter as the keynote speaker. Wachter, a Richard B. Worley Professor of...

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DEP Commissioner To Address MEREDA Members At Breakfast Seminar

March 29, 2011

Please join the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) on April 27th at the Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn Riverwatch as Maine's new Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection...

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MEREDA Hosts Seminar with Representatives from The Greater Portland Economic Development Corporation

March 16, 2011

Join us on Thursday, April 14, 2011 from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at the Portland Regency Hotel, 20 Milk Street, Portland, ME as representatives from the Greater Portland Economic Development...

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MEREDA Hosts Annual Winter Networking Social Eevent

March 7, 2011

Beat the Winter Doldrums and Join Us for Hors d'oeuvres, Spirits, and Great Conversation with Colleagues, Friends, and other Industry Professionals at our 2011 Winter Social on Thursday, March 24,...

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MEREDA Elects New Board Members

February 7, 2011

Mathew Eddy of Brunswick and David Soley of Freeport have been elected as board members of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA).

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MEREDA Announces 2011 Award Winners

January 31, 2011

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Economic Recovery Is Going To Be Slow Say Speakers At Annual MEREDA Forecast Conference

January 28, 2011

While economists say that the recession officially ended in 2009, the dozen speakers at this year’s Annual Real Estate Forecast Conference sponsored by the Maine Real Estate & Development Association...

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MEREDA Hosts Breakfast Seminar Focusing On Stormwater Funding Alternatives

January 7, 2011

This very informative session will explain what is required of the City and why residents and businesses may be tapped to pay fees for stormwater infrastructure, similar to fees currently...

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MEREDA Hosts Breakfast Seminar Focusing On Maine Uniform Building & Energy Code

January 7, 2011

The Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC) went into effect on December 1, 2010. It may come as a surprise that, as of December 1, every local building code...

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MEREDA’S Annual Real Estate Forecast Conference Set For January 27

January 4, 2011

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Annual Forecast Conference, which each year attracts more than 500 attendees from around the state, will be held this year on Thursday,...

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MEREDA Hosts Bangor Breakfast Seminar Focusing On Stormwater Funding Alternatives

December 23, 2010

This very informative session will explain what is required of the City and why residents and businesses may be tapped to pay fees for stormwater infrastructure, similar to fees currently...

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MEREDA to host 2011 Annual Real Estate Forecast Conference & Seventh Annual Member Showcase

December 1, 2010

MEREDA's Annual Real Estate Forecast Conference is a unique forum specifically geared toward developers, brokers, architects, bankers, attorneys, accountants and other industry professionals looking to gain valuable insights on the...

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MEREDA Inducts New Members into its Council of Directors Emeritus

October 22, 2010

In the fall of 2003, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Board of Directors authorized the establishment of an honorary body entitled, Council of Directors Emeritus, comprised of...

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MEREDA Elects New Board Member, Kimberly J. Twitchell

October 13, 2010

Kimberly J. Twitchell of Cumberland Center has been elected as a board member of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial real estate owners, developers and...

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MEREDA Hosts Breakfast Seminar Focusing On Forging Public-Private Partnerships To Revitalize Lewiston’s Housing Stock

October 8, 2010

Join us on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 from 7:30 – 9:00 AM at the Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn Riverwatch to discuss the strategies and challenges to developing successful affordable housing...

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MEREDA Hosts Annual Fall Networking Social

September 29, 2010

Another great “meet-and-greet” opportunity, this time on Portland’s waterfront. This “must-attend” annual event sells out every year, so sign up early! Join us for Hors d’oeuvres, Spirits, and Great Conversation...

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MEREDA Hosts Breakfast Seminar, “New Direction And New Programs: Efficiency Maine Is “Open For Business”

September 29, 2010

Join us on Thursday,October 28, 2010 at Events on Broadway, as our panelist, executive director of the Efficiency Maine Trust, Michael Stoddard, discusses the new direction of Efficiency Maine.

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MEREDA Hosts Members-Only Breakfast Seminar, “Update on Brunswick Landing – Expanding the Economy and Promoting Job Growth in Southern Midcoast Maine”

September 13, 2010

Members are invited to join us on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at the Clarion Hotel, 1230 Congress Street, Portland, ME as our presenter provides us with...

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MEREDA Hosts “LA, It’s Happening Here!” Annual Networking Social Event

September 1, 2010

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) will host its annual “L/A, It’s Happening Here!”, Networking Social on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 from 4:30 - 7:00 PM at the...

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MEREDA Hosts Breakfast Seminar, “Finding Money: Today’s Tool Box For Doing Development”

August 23, 2010

In these difficult economic times, it has become more and more necessary to leverage various public resources to make projects financially feasible. Mathew Eddy and John Holden, consultants at Eaton...

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MEREDA Hosts Breakfast Seminar, “Compliance After Construction”

August 11, 2010

Join us on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 from 7:30 – 9:30 AM at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bangor as our panelists navigate through the new MS4 Stormwater Permit requirements...

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Thomas Lea Is New Leader Of Statewide Real Estate Association

July 1, 2010

Thomas Lea of Cumberland is the new president of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial real estate owners, developers and related service providers.

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MEREDA Breakfast Seminar Addresses The Impacts Of FEMA’S New Digital Coastal Flood Zone Mapping

May 13, 2010

This presentation will focus on the impact of FEMA’s new digital coastal flood zone mapping. The 100-year Flood elevations and particularly the VE-zone (high velocity wave zones within which building...

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MEREDA Hosts Breakfast Seminar Revisiting Appraisal Topic in Portland: “Appraising Commercial Real Estate In A Dynamic Market – Rules & Regulations”

April 18, 2010

Join us on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at the Holiday Inn By the Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland, ME as our panelists provide an overview...

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MEREDA Celebrates 25 Years Of Supporting Responsible Development In Maine

April 16, 2010

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), an organization whose mission is to promote an environment for responsible development and ownership of real estate throughout the state, is celebrating...

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MEREDA Hosts Members-Only Breakfast Seminar, “Recent Changes Affecting Property Ownership & Management, (Or What Every Owner And Manager Needs To Know)”

March 30, 2010

Join us on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at the Wyndham Portland Airport Hotel as our panelists present an overview of the many recent changes to laws...

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MEREDA hosts Breakfast Seminar titled, “Overview of Geothermal Technologies in New England – Basic Concepts & Case Studies”

March 10, 2010

Join the MEREDA on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at the Eastland Park Hotel, 157 High Street, Portland, ME as our panelists present an overview of...

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MEREDA Hosts Breakfast Seminar, “Appraising Commercial Real Estate In A Dynamic Market – Rules & Regulations”

March 9, 2010

Join us on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at the Hilton Garden Inn, Bangor, 250 Haskell Road, Bangor ME as our panelists provide an overview of...

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MEREDA is Pleased to Host “Post-Construction Issues Facing Development Projects in Urbanized Areas of Maine” Breakfast Seminar

March 8, 2010

Join us on Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 7:30 - 9:30 AM at the Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn Riverwatch, 14 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn, ME as our panelists navigate through...

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MEREDA Presents Annual Recognition Awards

February 5, 2010

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) presented its annual recognition awards at the organization’s Annual Forecast Conference on January 28 in Portland.“MEREDA depends heavily on the support of...

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Annual Forecast Conference and Member Showcase Draws Record Attendance as MEREDA Kicks Off 25th Anniversary Year

February 4, 2010

While the recovery is likely to be long and slow, speakers at the Annual Real Estate Forecast Conference sponsored by the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) generally see...

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MEREDA hosts Breakfast Seminar entitled, “Changes in Contaminated Property Regulation in Maine: Just When you Had it All Figured Out”

January 22, 2010

CONFERENCE SPONSOR: St. Germain & Associates and Perkins Thompson For the first time in over ten years, the Maine DEP is completely revising its cleanup guidelines for contaminated soil, commonly...

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MEREDA Hosts Members-Only Breakfast Seminar “Choice Of Entities”

November 5, 2009

The owner of real estate has several entity choices for the holding of the real estate. This presentation will review the tax, asset protection and some business benefits and burdens...

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MEREDA Hosts Lewiston Auburn Breakfast Seminar, “CanAM: Marrying Transportation And The Economy”

October 5, 2009

Join us on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch as our panelist, Commissioner David Cole of the Maine Department of Transportation discusses how the “CanAm”...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Hosts 2009 Annual Fall Social on October 15, 2009

September 24, 2009

One of the great benefits MEREDA provides to members and guests is networking opportunities. Our now quarterly social events have become "must-attend" events -- attracting key players in Maine's real...

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MEREDA Hosts “Current State Of Commercial Real Estate Lending” Breakfast Seminar

September 1, 2009

Given the current state of the financial markets in general, and the real estate markets both locally and regionally, do lending institutions want to make new commercial real estate loans...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Hosts Bangor Breakfast Seminar

August 24, 2009

The economic development community in Eastern Maine has and continues to build development relationships with business and industry in Eastern Canada. Recently, awards were presented celebrating the Atlantica Champions of...

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MEREDA’s “L/A, It’s Happening Here!” Networking Social

August 4, 2009

MEREDA will host its "L/A, It's Happening Here!" Networking Social on Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 4:30 - 7:00 PM at the Martindale Country Club, 527 Beech Hill Road, Auburn,...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Elects Officers

June 30, 2009

At its June 2009 meeting, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Board of Directors unanimously elected the following officers for the 2009 / 2010 Fiscal Year.

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MEREDA Conference Focuses on Maine’s Green Energy Future

June 1, 2009

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s annual spring conference this year took a timely look at Maine’s green energy future with two panels of energy experts moderated by former...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Hosts Breakfast Seminar titled, “Federal Stimulus and What it Means for Maine”

May 19, 2009

Join MEREDA on Thursday, June 18, 2009 from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at the Clarion Hotel, 1230 Congress Street, Portland, ME as Senator Olympia Snowe's State Office Representative, Brian Whitney,...

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Maine’s Energy Future is Focus of MEREDA Spring Conference

April 23, 2009

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s annual spring conference this year takes a timely and informative look at Maine’s green energy future with two panels of energy experts moderated...

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MEREDA Hosts Breakfast Seminar titled, “Property Redevelopment: From Brownfields to VRAP”

March 17, 2009

Join MEREDA on Thursday, April 29, 2009 from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at the Sea Dog Banquet & Conference Center, 26 Front Street, Bangor, ME as our panelist Heather Parent...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Hosts Breakfast Seminar on Topics in Real Estate and Site Location of Communication and Wind Towers

February 17, 2009

Join MEREDA on Thursday, April 9th as our panelists Peter Van Hemel, Robert Crawford and Amanda Meader from Bernstein Shur discuss transactional trends and siting concerns in the development and...

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MEREDA Announces 2009 Award Winners

February 6, 2009

Ray Cota, president of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), has announced the 2009 winners of awards presented each year by the organization at its Annual Real Estate...

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MEREDA Hosts 2009 Winter Networking Social on March 19, 2009

February 3, 2009

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is pleased to host its 2009 Winter Networking Social on Thursday, March 19, 2009 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ri Ra...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Hosts Auburn-Area Breakfast Seminar Focused on Environmental Due Diligence for Buyers & Sellers

February 3, 2009

Join us on Thursday, March 26, 2009 from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at the Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn Riverwatch, 14 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn, ME as our panelist Kenneth F....

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Maine’s Real Estate Professionals Take Cautious Approach To 2009 At Annual MEREDA Forecast Conference

January 29, 2009

An uncertain economy did not stop more than 500 real estate developers, brokers, architects, bankers, attorneys, accountants and other professionals from gathering in Portland on January 29th to consider their...

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MEREDA Hosts Members-Only Breakfast Seminar

January 16, 2009

MEREDA is pleased to host its next Members-Only Breakfast Seminar titled “Dealing with Distressed Sales: Strategies and Opportunities for Buyers and Sellers”. Join us on Thursday, February 26, 2009 from...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) to host 2009 Annual Real Estate Forecast Conference & Fifth Annual Member Showcase

December 22, 2008

MEREDA's Signature Event will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2009 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the Holiday Inn By the Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland, ME. This...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Addition To Its Board Of Directors

December 1, 2008

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is pleased to announce that Noel Graydon of Norway Savings Bank has been elected to its Board of Directors.

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Hosts South Portland Breakfast Seminar Focused on Real Estate Tax Assessments & Abatements

November 5, 2008

Join us on Thursday, December 11, 2008 from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at the Wyndham Portland Airport Hotel (Formerly The Sheraton Hotel), 363 Maine Mall Road, South Portland, ME as...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Hosts Bangor-Area Breakfast Seminar Focused on Environmental Due Diligence for Buyers & Sellers

October 10, 2008

Join us on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at the Sea Dog Banquet & Conference Center, 26 Front Street, Bangor, ME as our panelist Kenneth F....

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Date for 2009 Annual Real Estate Forecast Conference & Fifth Annual Member Showcase

October 6, 2008

CONFERENCE SPONSOR: TD BANKNORTH MEREDA’s Signature Event will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2009 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Holiday Inn By the Bay, 88 Spring...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Hosts 2008 Annual Fall Social on October 23, 2008

September 25, 2008

Join us on October 23rd for another great “meet-and-greet” opportunity and excellent arena to interact with other industry professionals. Click below for more details.

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MEREDA Hosts Lewiston/Auburn Breakfast Seminar Focusing On Real Estate Tax Assessments & Abatements

September 7, 2008

Join us on Thursday, October 9, 2008 from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at Fish Bones American Grill, 70 Lincoln Street, Lewiston, ME as our panelists discuss hot issues in Maine...

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DEP Commissioner To Address MEREDA Members At Legislative Preview Breakfast Seminar

September 3, 2008

MEREDA is pleased to welcome David Littell, Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection and Representative Jane Eberle, member of the Natural Resources Committee and the Inland Fisheries & Wildlife...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Hosts Bangor Breakfast Seminar Revisiting the Topic of Maine’s Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on September 23, 2008

August 18, 2008

MEREDA’s breakfast seminar in June on Maine’s Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit had the largest attendance for a MEREDA breakfast. Panelists discussed the legislative process to enact the expanded credit, the...

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MEREDA’s “L/A, It’s Happening Here!” Networking Social

August 18, 2008

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association is pleased to host its “L/A, It’s Happening Here!” Networking Social on Thursday, September 18, 2008 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Martindale...

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Raymond Cota Is New Leader Of Statewide Real Estate Group

July 21, 2008

Raymond J. Cota, Jr. of Orono is the new president of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial real estate owners, developers and related...

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Experts Discuss Real Estate Needs Of Maine’s Aging Population At MEREDA’S Spring Conference

May 21, 2008

PORTLAND, Maine – A panel of experts on demographics, affordable housing, retirement communities, nursing homes and health care discussed Maine’s aging population and their real estate needs at the annual...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Hosts “Summer Kick-Off” Networking Social Event

May 14, 2008

Join us in welcoming summer as we host our first-ever Summer Kick-Off Networking Social! A Great "Meet & Greet" Opportunity and an Excellent Arena to Interact with other Industry Professionals.

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The Maine Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Is Focus Of MEREDA Breakfast Seminar

May 14, 2008

This event has SOLD OUT.Join us on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at at the Clarion Hotel in Portland as our panel discusses The Maine Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit.

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Hosts Next Breakfast Seminar, “Using Interest Rate Swaps to Hedge Rate Risk” on June 12, 2008.

May 9, 2008

Join us on Thursday, June 12, 2008 from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at the Wyndham Portland Airport Hotel (Formerly The Sheraton Hotel), 363 Maine Mall Road, South Portland, ME to...

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Real Estate Needs Of An Aging Population Is Focus Of MEREDA’s Spring Conference

April 14, 2008

Maine’s population is the third oldest in the nation, and Maine’s population is aging faster than that of any other state, according to the State Planning Office. These changing demographics...

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MEREDA Praises Governor and Lawmakers for New Vernal Pool Legislation

April 3, 2008

The president of Maine’s largest association of commercial real estate developers and owners today praised Governor John Baldacci and the Maine Legislature for clarifying laws governing development around vernal pools.

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Michael O’Reilly of Bangor Savings Bank Joins Board of Directors

March 5, 2008

MEREDA announces that Michael P. O’Reilly, Vice President of Commercial Banking at Bangor Savings Bank has been elected to its Board of Directors.

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David Hughes of Epstein Commercial Real Estate Joins Board of Directors

March 5, 2008

MEREDA announces that J. David Hughes of Epstein Commercial Real Estatehas been elected to its Board of Directors.

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MEREDA Announces Annual Award Winners

February 4, 2008

Roxane Cole, president of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), has announced the 2008 winners of several awards presented each year by the organization. The awards were presented...

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Real Estate Professionals Offer Mixed Outlook Annual MEREDA Forecast Conference

January 24, 2008

More than 500 developers, brokers, architects, bankers, attorneys, accountants and other professionals who support commercial real estate in Maine gathered in Portland today for the Annual Real Estate Forecast Conference...

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Green Design and Innovative Financing are The Focus of MEREDA’s Annual Spring Conference

April 23, 2007

The growing interest in environmentally friendly "green design" buildings will be a focus of the annual conference of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) on Thursday, May 24,...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Announces Addition to its Board of Directors

December 7, 2006

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that David Bronson has been elected as a new Director.

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Elects New Officers

July 11, 2006

At its June meeting, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Board of Directors unanimously elected the following officers for the 2006 / 2007 Fiscal Year.

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Recognizes James M. WhelanMEREDA President, 2003 – 2006

July 10, 2006

Jamie Whelan was recognized at MEREDA’s 2006 Annual Spring Conference for his commitment and dedication to the Maine Real Estate & Development Association over the last three years.

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Announces Additions to its Board of Directors

April 5, 2006

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Greg A. Mitchell of Eaton Peabody Consulting Group and John Edwards of Bangor Savings...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Announces New Addition to its Membership & Marketing Committee

December 1, 2005

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is pleased to announce that Kevin Fletcher, CCIM of Coldwell Banker Millett Realty will participate on MEREDA’s Membership & Marketing Committee.

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