Upcoming Events

March 19, 2026 – 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:
Hidden costs lurking below the surface or within old buildings can complicate development projects. Build an understanding of what qualifies a project as a Brownfields-eligible development, methods to eliminate the unknowns and quantify the environmental costs, and the funding sources available to build the stack.

Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by March 12. 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 12.

Prices increase by $10 after March 12.

Thank you to our Breakfast Series Sponsor:

April 2, 2026 – 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Location:
Heart of Maine United Way
700 Mount Hope Ave., Suite 101
Bangor, ME

About the Event: 

MEREDA is thrilled to bring its popular networking social series to the Queen City! Whether you’re a seasoned industry pro or just getting started, this is your chance to connect with some of Maine’s most engaged real estate and development professionals in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

Join us on April 2nd at Heart of Maine United Way, 700 Mount Hope Avenue in Bangor for an evening of great conversation, valuable connections, and good company. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your network, share ideas, and reconnect with colleagues!

Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by March 26. 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 26.  Prices increase by $10 after March 26.

Interested in participating as a sponsor of this event?  Sponsoring a MEREDA event provides great exposure and is a great opportunity to showcase your company. Sponsorships provide high visibility on press releases, publications, social media mentions, the MEREDA website and signage at the event. You will receive complimentary tickets and be featured prominently in all of our promotional materials.  Please click here or contact Shelly R. Clark at 207-874-0801 or info@mereda.org for more information. 

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

April 8, 2026 – 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:

Join us on April 8, 2026, for a critical conversation about the future of housing in our State. As municipal resistance threatens to undermine recent statewide housing initiatives, we’re at a pivotal moment that demands clarity, collaboration, and action.

This refresher event will explore where we’ve been and where we’re headed in housing policy—examining the essential role state leadership must play in addressing our housing crisis. We’ll discuss how local pushback is stalling desperately needed projects, why statewide problems require statewide solutions, and most importantly, how advocates and concerned citizens can effectively engage both local and state leaders to advance meaningful legislative reform.

Whether you’re a housing advocate, policy professional, or community member concerned about our housing future, this event will equip you with insights and strategies to move the conversation forward. Our expert panelists will include Erik Jorgensen, Senior Director of Government Relations & Communications at MaineHousing, Jennifer Hawkins, President & CEO at Avesta Housing, and Beth Frazier, Partner at Pierce Atwood, LLP will be moderating the program.

 

Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by April 1. 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 1.

Prices increase by $10 after April 1.

Thank you to our Breakfast Series Sponsor:

Mark your calendar to come bowl with MEREDA on May 7, 2026! 

MEREDA is excited to host its 14th Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Fundraising Event at Bayside Bowl in Portland on May 7, 2026.

Consistent with the tradition of this event, all proceeds will support students pursuing studies and experience in the building trades. Past recipients of the donations have included Maine’s Community College System, the ACE Mentor Program of Maine as well as the AGC Maine Education Foundation.

MEREDA began this event to support students in the building trades and professions 14 years ago and has continued to grow and support the program. Since the fundraiser’s inception, MEREDA is proud to have raised and donated over $196,000 to deserving Maine students.

Sponsors are welcome!  Information about the event will become available Spring 2026.  

May 21, 2026 – 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!

Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by May 14. 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 14.

Prices increase by $10 after May 14.

Thank you to our Breakfast Series Sponsor:

June 4, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 am
Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am
Program: 9:00-10:00 am

Location:
Hollywood Casino
500 Main Street, Bangor, ME

About the Event:

Understanding Maine’s Economy: Statewide Drivers and Local Impact 

Join MEREDA for a data-driven breakfast conversation on Maine’s economic outlook, with a focused lens on the Greater Bangor region. This panel will bring together leaders in economic development, finance, healthcare, and higher education to explore the forces shaping Maine’s economy — and what they mean for Bangor’s future.

The discussion will open with a statewide economic snapshot, highlighting key trends in workforce, population, industry growth, and investment. Panelists will then connect those trends to regional impacts, including business expansion, housing demand, healthcare employment, and commercial development in the Bangor area.

A central theme of the conversation will be workforce and talent — from recruitment and retention challenges to education-to-employment pipelines and cross-sector collaboration. Panelists will also examine economic development and investment, including access to capital, infrastructure readiness, and Bangor’s role as a regional hub for healthcare, education, and commerce.

Attendees will gain insight into how statewide economic conditions intersect with local opportunities, and how collaboration across sectors can support sustainable growth for Bangor and communities throughout Maine.

Confirmed Speakers:  Peter DelGreco, Maine & Co., Amanda Rector, Maine State Economist, Tony McKim, The First National Bank, Jason Harkins, Maine Business School, moderator 

Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by May 28. 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 28.  Prices increase by $10 after May 28.

Interested in participating in this event as a sponsor?
Contact us today or view the sponsorship benefits here.

September 17, 2026 – 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!

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.

Thank you to our Breakfast Series Sponsor: