MEREDA's 2026 Fall Conference: The Governor’s Race: Through the Lens of Maine’s Commercial & Residential Real Estate Industry

wed16sep8:00 am12:00 pmMEREDA's 2026 Fall Conference: The Governor’s Race: Through the Lens of Maine’s Commercial & Residential Real Estate Industry8:00 am - 12:00 pm Hannaford Hall, 88 Bedford Street, Portland, ME

Event Details

September 16, 2026 – 8:00am – 12:00pm

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About the Event:  

Doors Open – 8:00 AM  ( Includes Hot Breakfast Items – Lunch is not provided.)
Registration & Networking – 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Program: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location:  
Hannaford Hall, Abromson Community Education Center, 88 Bedford Street, Portland, ME 
 
MEREDA will welcome Democratic Nominee Hannah Pingree, Independent Nominee Rick Bennett, and Republican Nominee Bobby Charles to its Fall Conference on Wednesday, September 16th. 
 
The future of our communities has never been more important. This gubernatorial race brings housing, economic development, and affordability to the forefront. Commercial and residential real estate are at the center of these conversations—from expanding housing opportunities and supporting local businesses to revitalizing downtowns and strengthening our economy. This conference gives each candidate the opportunity to present their vision and solution for these important issues.
 
MEREDA’s Public Policy Chair Jason Howe will lead the candidate discussions. This event will be informative for MEREDA members and all Maine voters. It will also help set the stage for the next four to eight years of housing and economic policy from the Blaine House.

Ken Entenmann, CFA, Chief Investment Officer & Chief economist at NBT Bank/NBT Wealth Management will provide an economic update.

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Thank You to our Generous Sponsors who make this Event Possible!

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CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:

This course has been approved by the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar CLE for 2 Hours of Legal Credits.

This course has been approved by the American Planning Association Northern New England Chapter for 2 Hours of AICP CM Credits.

This course has been approved by AIA Maine for 2 Learning Units for Architect Credits.

Our application for Appraiser continuing education credits was not approved.

Our application for Broker continuing education credits was not approved.

Time

September 16, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Hannaford Hall

88 Bedford Street, Portland, ME

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Parking

Everyone that parks on the USM Campus in the Bedford Street Garage has to use the digital parking system. We strongly encourage you to pre-pay for your parking session before the day of the event.  If you wait until arrival, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking. Commit your license number to memory!  You’ll need it to complete your parking session.