September 17, 2018 at 7:00 am · Shelly Clark · Comments Off on Join MEREDA for another great “meet-and-greet” opportunity, this time on Portland’s Waterfront!
Join MEREDA for another great “meet-and-greet” opportunity, this time on Portland’s Waterfront!
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!
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 25 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.
Join us for a cocktail or two, and reconnect with colleagues and friends, both old and new!
Before the official “networking” gets underway, MEREDA will hold its Annual Meeting of the Members beginning at 4:45 PM – Members Only
About the Event:
MEREDA’s Annual Fall Networking Social
October 25, 2018 – 5:00PM to 7:00PM
Hilton Garden Inn, Portland Downtown Waterfront
65 Commercial Street
Portland, ME
Registering for this Event: click here.
Your RSVP is requested by October 18. Payment is expected at the time of registration. No refunds will be granted to anyone who registers, but fails to attend or who cancels after October 18.
Ticket Prices:
MEREDA Members: $45 each | Non-Members: $60 Each
Prices Increase by $10 after October 18.
MEREDA’s 2018 Annual Fall Networking Social is sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank, J.B. Brown & Sons and Preti Flaherty.
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 for responsible development and real estate ownership in our state’s capital. We will hear from Andrea Cianchette Maker, MEREDA’s Public Policy Counsel and Partner at Pierce Atwood, along with Elizabeth Frazier, Associate at Pierce Atwood and Mike Lane, MEREDA’s Public Policy Committee Chair and Partner at Preti Flaherty. They will share their insights and expertise on various topics including how a bill becomes a law, how MEREDA sets its’ policy agenda, and how MEREDA’s membership can be engaged in the process.
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 Authority (MPA) and Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) revitalized the once derelict International Marine Terminal (IMT) property. The MPA has seen growth at the port at 20% year over year since Eimskip’s arrival, with vessel calls steadily increasing.
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 service providers. Founded in 1985, MEREDA promotes responsible development and ownership of real estate in Maine through legislative advocacy, educational programs and professional networking opportunities.
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 Vogel of Drummond Woodsum, who has chaired the committee for the last 14 years.
In April, the Maine Senate unanimously confirmed the nomination of Dan Brennan, a member of MaineHousing’s leadership team, as Director of the $1.7 billion financial institution that serves more than 90,000 people statewide annually. The Senate vote followed a unanimous vote by the Maine Legislature’s Labor, Commerce, Research, and Economic Development Committee on Tuesday, April 3. He was nominated by Governor Paul LePage on March 19. Brennan has been serving as Senior Director of Programs, overseeing departments responsible for creating single and multifamily housing, addressing homelessness, managing Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, and administering the federal Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) as well as the Department of Energy Weatherization Program. Brennan received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine in Orono and his Master’s in Business Administration from Thomas College in Waterville. He is currently participating in the Maine Development Foundation’s Leadership Maine program.
In his role as a vice president and commercial real estate lender, Shawn is a creative individual that is eager to thoroughly understand any idea, product, or concept. Over the last two decades with Bangor Savings Bank, he has held roles as a commercial underwriter, real estate appraisal review specialist, and commercial portfolio manager. Shawn’s interest in solving problems, conceiving new concepts, and understanding a borrower’s needs comes in handy when working with a multitude of commercial banking clients.
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 MEREDA’s Board of Directors after 10 years of service. During this time, Mike served as president from 2014 – 2016 and was recognized with MEREDA’s President’s Award in 2017. During his tenure, he has chaired MEREDA’s Membership & Marketing Committee, and served on the Executive Committee. Leading with enthusiasm and inclusivity, Mike has been an inspiration for fellow board members and for the organization’s strategic goals. He has brought many ideas to the table over the years, including the cultivation of young, up and coming members as part of the DevelopME framework.
