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February 2025
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oin the movers and shakers of Maine’s real estate industry on February 27th for MEREDA’s Forecast Conference & Member Showcase to be held at Holiday Inn By the
Event Details
oin the movers and shakers of Maine’s real estate industry on February 27th for MEREDA’s Forecast Conference & Member Showcase to be held at Holiday Inn By the Bay! Register now for a day filled with important conversations about the future of Maine’s real estate economy.
Why Attend MEREDA’s 2025 Forecast Conference?
-
- Experience the largest real estate and development conference in Maine.
- Hear an Economic Outlook and Commercial and Residential Market Forecasts from industry experts.
- Choose from 9 different dynamic afternoon sessions highlighting opportunities and challenges in the state’s real estate and development industry.
- Application will be made for Broker, Architect, Appraiser, and Legal Continuing Education Credits.
- Find networking opportunities with close to 1,000 industry leaders.
- Enjoy free access to all presentation materials after the event.
Check out this year’s agenda and lineup of presenters!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
During registration, you will be asked to choose your three afternoon sessions. Session capacity will be limited. We encourage you to register early to secure your preferred session(s).
***
Get Maximum Exposure for your Business by Sponsoring this Premier Event!
While our exhibit booths have SOLD OUT, we still have a few Sponsorship Opportunities available!
Download our Event Sponsorship Opportunities!
Sponsoring a MEREDA event provides great exposure! Sponsorships provide:
-
- High visibility on press releases, publications, social media mentions, the MEREDA website and signage at the event
- Complimentary tickets
- Your company logo featured prominently in all of our promotional materials
Continuing Education Credits
This course has been approved by the Maine Real Estate Commission and Board of Real Estate Appraisers for 4 Hours of Continuing Education Credits for Real Estate Licensees and Appraisers.
This course has been approved for 4 Architect & Assessor continuing education credits by AIA Maine and the Maine Revenue Services.
This course has been approved for 4 Legal continuing education credits by the Board of Overseers.
This page will be updated as presenters, CEU credits, and sponsors are secured.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
** SMPS Northern New England Chapter is inviting MEREDA Members
to their annual SMPS x MEREDA: Mix and Mingle Networking Night! **
Coming in to town the night before the Forecast Conference? Check it out!
February 26, 2025
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Time
February 27, 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
March 2025
Event Details
March 20, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 am Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am Program: 9:00-10:00 am Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success
Event Details
March 20, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 am
Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am
Program: 9:00-10:00 am
Location:
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
About the Event:
On March 20th, MEREDA will host a breakfast event featuring a discussion on Portland’s updated ReCode. ReCode has been a nearly decade-long process of overhauling Portland’s Chapter 14 Land Use Ordinance, with its full adoption occurring in late 2024. This “upzone” of Portland’s zoning will have a tremendous impact on development in the years to come.
Join us for a conversation with Christine Grimando and Brandon Mazer, two of the architects of ReCode, to understand how the process transpired, and what lessons they learned along the way.
Meet our Presenters:
Christine Grimando has been an urban planner in Maine for nearly two decades. Currently a Senior Planning Lead with VHB, she provides consulting services to communities throughout Maine on the topics of land use, housing, transportation, and sustainability. Prior to VHB, Christine served as the Director of Planning and Urban Development for the City of Portland where she oversaw ReCode Phase I and 2, Portland’s Comprehensive Plan, and myriad other development, policy, and long-range planning initiatives relating to housing, transportation planning, climate resilience, preservation, open space design, and zoning and land use. Christine serves on the Board of Directors of GrowSmart Maine.
Brandon Mazer is an attorney at Perkins Thompson focused on municipal and business law, and currently serves as Corporation Counsel for the City of South Portland. Prior to joining Perkins Thompson he served as General Counsel for Shipyard Brewing Company for over seven years. He has served on the Portland Planning Board since 2017, serving as Chair for over four years. During his tenure on the Planning Board, Brandon has helped approve over 1600 units of housing and, most notably, lead the Planning Board through both phases of Recode. Brandon is also on the Board of Trustees for the Maine State Music Theatre and the Board of Directors for Special Olympics Maine.
Moderating the program is co-chair of MEREDA’s Local Issues Committee, John Finegan. John joined The Boulos Company in 2020 and is an Associate Broker. He works throughout Greater Portland in all areas of commercial real estate including the buying, selling, and leasing of office, retail, industrial, and multifamily family properties. John also works on ground-up development, with a particular focus on multifamily development and economic policymaking as it relates to development.
Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by March 13. 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 March 13.
Prices increase by $10 after March 13.
Thank you to our Breakfast Series Sponsor:
Time
March 20, 2025 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Location
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
Parking
Everyone that parks on the USM Campus in the Bedford Street Garage has to use the digital parking system. You can pre-register for your parking session or do it upon arrival. To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking. You can also pre-schedule your session. By purchasing these tickets, you confirm that you have read and understand the Event Parking information provided by the McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center above.
Parking Instructions (PDF)
April 2025
Event Details
April 9, 2025 – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Lunch: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm Program: 12:00-1:00 pm Location: McGoldrick Career
Event Details
April 9, 2025 – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Program: 12:00-1:00 pm
Location:
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
About the Event:
Details Coming Soon!
Meet our Presenters:
Forrest Peterson, is an Assistant Vice President at Old Republic National Title Insurance Company.
Melanie Dorn, is an Associate at Perkins Thompson, in the firm’s Real Estate and Government Services Practice Groups, where she assists clients in real estate transactions and in zoning and permitting matters across Maine.
Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by April 2. 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 April 2.
Prices increase by $10 after April 2.
Thank you to our Event Sponsor:
Time
April 9, 2025 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
Parking
Everyone that parks on the USM Campus in the Bedford Street Garage has to use the digital parking system. You can pre-register for your parking session or do it upon arrival. To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking. You can also pre-schedule your session. By purchasing these tickets, you confirm that you have read and understand the Event Parking information provided by the McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center above.
Parking Instructions (PDF)
May 2025
Event Details
Mark your calendar to come bowl with MEREDA on May 1, 2025! As the event gets closer, be watching your emails for more information on how you can
Event Details
Mark your calendar to come bowl with MEREDA on May 1, 2025!
As the event gets closer, be watching your emails for more information on how you can participate!
Time
May 1, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Event Details
Each year, MEREDA identifies and recognizes the most noteworthy and significant Maine commercial development projects from the previous year. These Notable Projects embody MEREDA’s mission of responsible development.
Event Details
Each year, MEREDA identifies and recognizes the most noteworthy and significant Maine commercial development projects from the previous year. These Notable Projects embody MEREDA’s mission of responsible development.
We’re excited to honor the 2024 Notable Projects on May 14th as we also celebrate our 40th anniversary. This “social celebration” will be in place of our Spring Social. Please join us – it will be a “Notable Night with MEREDA!
We are also partnering with Mainebiz who will be producing a special publication called “Groundbreaking Maine” to be released in June. This will put a spotlight on the innovators, general contractors, engineers, architects, and the developments that showcase responsible development in action!
Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by May 7. 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 May 7. Prices increase by $10 after May 7.
Interested in supporting this event? As you know, MEREDA’s networking events are great business development tools, and can provide great exposure for your company. We invite you to participate in this special event as a sponsor – you can maximize your exposure to industry leaders!
Please reach out to the MEREDA Office to learn more or Download the Sponsorship Details Here!
Time
May 14, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Hannaford Hall - Abromson Community Education Center
88 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
Parking
Everyone that parks on the USM Campus in the Bedford Street Garage has to use the digital parking system. You can pre-register for your parking session or do it upon arrival. To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking. You can also pre-schedule your session.
Parking Instructions (PDF)
June 2025
Event Details
June 5, 2025 – 8:00 – 10:00 am Buffet Breakfast: 8:00-8:30 am Program: 8:30-10:00 am Details coming soon! Location: About the
Event Details
June 5, 2025 – 8:00 – 10:00 am
Buffet Breakfast: 8:00-8:30 am
Program: 8:30-10:00 am
Details coming soon!
Location:
About the Event:
Meet our Presenters:
Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by May 29. 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 May 29.
Prices increase by $10 after May 29.
Time
June 5, 2025 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location
Details Coming Soon
September 2025
Event Details
September 17, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 am Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am Program: 9:00-10:00 am Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success
Event Details
September 17, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 am
Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am
Program: 9:00-10:00 am
Location:
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
About the Event:
Details Coming Soon!
Meet our Presenters:
Presenters will be announced soon.
Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by September 10. 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 September 10.
Prices increase by $10 after September 10.
Time
September 10, 2025 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Location
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
Parking
Everyone that parks on the USM Campus in the Bedford Street Garage has to use the digital parking system. You can pre-register for your parking session or do it upon arrival. To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking. You can also pre-schedule your session. By purchasing these tickets, you confirm that you have read and understand the Event Parking information provided by the McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center above.
Parking Instructions (PDF)
October 2025
Event Details
MEREDA is moving its Annual Spring Conference to the Fall! Mark your calendar and watch for details here!
Event Details
MEREDA is moving its Annual Spring Conference to the Fall! Mark your calendar and watch for details here!
Time
October 23, 2025 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Hannaford Hall - Abromson Community Education Center
88 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
Parking
Everyone that parks on the USM Campus in the Bedford Street Garage has to use the digital parking system. You can pre-register for your parking session or do it upon arrival. To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking. You can also pre-schedule your session. By purchasing these tickets, you confirm that you have read and understand the Event Parking information provided by the McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center above.
Parking Instructions (PDF)
November 2025
Event Details
November 18, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 am Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am Program: 9:00-10:00 am Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success
Event Details
November 18, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 am
Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am
Program: 9:00-10:00 am
Location:
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
About the Event:
Details Coming Soon!
Meet our Presenters:
Presenters will be announced soon.
Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by November 11. 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 November 11.
Prices increase by $10 after November 11.
Time
November 18, 2025 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Location
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
Parking
Everyone that parks on the USM Campus in the Bedford Street Garage has to use the digital parking system. You can pre-register for your parking session or do it upon arrival. To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking. You can also pre-schedule your session. By purchasing these tickets, you confirm that you have read and understand the Event Parking information provided by the McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center above.
Parking Instructions (PDF)
December 2025
Event Details
December 16, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 am Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am Program: 9:00-10:00 am Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success
Event Details
December 16, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 am
Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am
Program: 9:00-10:00 am
Location:
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
About the Event:
Details Coming Soon!
Meet our Presenters:
Presenters will be announced soon.
Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by December 9. 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 December 9.
Prices increase by $10 after December 9.
Time
December 16, 2025 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Location
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
Parking
Everyone that parks on the USM Campus in the Bedford Street Garage has to use the digital parking system. You can pre-register for your parking session or do it upon arrival. To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking. You can also pre-schedule your session. By purchasing these tickets, you confirm that you have read and understand the Event Parking information provided by the McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center above.
Parking Instructions (PDF)
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oin the movers and shakers of Maine’s real estate industry on February 27th for MEREDA’s Forecast Conference & Member Showcase to be held at Holiday Inn By the
Event Details
oin the movers and shakers of Maine’s real estate industry on February 27th for MEREDA’s Forecast Conference & Member Showcase to be held at Holiday Inn By the Bay! Register now for a day filled with important conversations about the future of Maine’s real estate economy.
Why Attend MEREDA’s 2025 Forecast Conference?
-
- Experience the largest real estate and development conference in Maine.
- Hear an Economic Outlook and Commercial and Residential Market Forecasts from industry experts.
- Choose from 9 different dynamic afternoon sessions highlighting opportunities and challenges in the state’s real estate and development industry.
- Application will be made for Broker, Architect, Appraiser, and Legal Continuing Education Credits.
- Find networking opportunities with close to 1,000 industry leaders.
- Enjoy free access to all presentation materials after the event.
Check out this year’s agenda and lineup of presenters!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
During registration, you will be asked to choose your three afternoon sessions. Session capacity will be limited. We encourage you to register early to secure your preferred session(s).
***
Get Maximum Exposure for your Business by Sponsoring this Premier Event!
While our exhibit booths have SOLD OUT, we still have a few Sponsorship Opportunities available!
Download our Event Sponsorship Opportunities!
Sponsoring a MEREDA event provides great exposure! Sponsorships provide:
-
- High visibility on press releases, publications, social media mentions, the MEREDA website and signage at the event
- Complimentary tickets
- Your company logo featured prominently in all of our promotional materials
Continuing Education Credits
This course has been approved by the Maine Real Estate Commission and Board of Real Estate Appraisers for 4 Hours of Continuing Education Credits for Real Estate Licensees and Appraisers.
This course has been approved for 4 Architect & Assessor continuing education credits by AIA Maine and the Maine Revenue Services.
This course has been approved for 4 Legal continuing education credits by the Board of Overseers.
This page will be updated as presenters, CEU credits, and sponsors are secured.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
** SMPS Northern New England Chapter is inviting MEREDA Members
to their annual SMPS x MEREDA: Mix and Mingle Networking Night! **
Coming in to town the night before the Forecast Conference? Check it out!
February 26, 2025
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Time
February 27, 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Maine Real Estate Development Association
6 City Center 3rd Floor
Portland, ME 04101
info@mereda.org