Upcoming Events
October 2025
Event Details
The MEREDA Fall Conference 2025 will take a hard look at the housing sector. Experienced leaders in the Maine real estate economy will discuss the challenges and opportunities
Event Details
The MEREDA Fall Conference 2025 will take a hard look at the housing sector. Experienced leaders in the Maine real estate economy will discuss the challenges and opportunities in creating housing, including the barriers developers face, as well as state and local trends shaping the housing market. Speakers will look at the economic impact of the housing crisis at both the national and local level while two panels will discuss ways in which Maine can address local housing needs in a sustainable and impactful way. The conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss solutions and innovative approaches to the evolving housing landscape.
Keynote Speakers include: Dr. Christopher Herbert, Managing Director of the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and Ken Entenmann, CFA, Chief Investment Officer & Chief economist at NBT Bank/NBT Wealth Management.
View our participants and agenda here.
The event has been approved for Continuing Education Credits.
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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. 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.
Parking Instructions (PDF)
Event Details
October 30, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location:Hollywood Casino500 Main Street
Event Details
October 30, 2025 – 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:
City Hall to Construction Site: Bangor and Brewer leaders are pulling back the curtain on how municipal partnerships can help projects move from concept to completion. From navigating permitting to aligning infrastructure improvements and even leveraging the City of Bangor’s Foreign Trade Zone, this panel will give you an insider’s view of how local leadership can accelerate growth in the region.
Whether you’re a developer, lender, contractor, or simply curious about the forces shaping the Greater Bangor area, this session offers takeaways and a fresh perspective on what’s possible when municipalities and the private sector work together.
Join MEREDA for a conversation with Carollynn Lear, City Manager of the City of Bangor, Eric Glidden, City Manager of the City of Brewer, Biguita Hernandez-Smith, Economic Development Officer for the City of Bangor, and Andy Hamilton, Attorney at Katahdin Law. Moderating the program is Ben Sprague, Senior Lender at First National Bank.
Don’t miss this chance to network and learn from these top professionals—mark October 30th on your calendar and join us at Hollywood Casino!
Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by October 23. 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 23. Prices increase by $10 after October 23.
This event is sponsored by:
Time
October 30, 2025 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Location
Hollywood Casino
500 Main Street, Bangor, ME
November 2025
Event Details
About the Event: MEREDA’s Annual Fall Social returns on November 6! Mark your calendar now to join us at the Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront for another great “meet-and-greet” opportunity. MEREDA’s networking
Event Details
About the Event:
MEREDA’s Annual Fall Social returns on November 6! Mark your calendar now to join us at the Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront for another great “meet-and-greet” opportunity.
MEREDA’s networking events attract key players in Maine’s real estate industry offering excellent opportunities to interact with the experts.
Join us and other industry professionals on November 6 from 5 – 7 pm for Hors d’ oeuvres, Spirits, and Great Conversation!
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Refund Policy:
Receipt of your registration indicates your intention to attend and secures you a ticket to the event. No refunds will be granted to anyone who registers, but fails to attend or who cancels after October 30. RSVP is requested by October 30. Payment is expected at the time of registration.
Ticket Prices:
Members: $45 each | Non-Members: $60 each
Prices increase by $10 after October 30.
This Event is Generously Sponsored by:
Time
November 6, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Portland Waterfront
65 Commercial Street Portland
Event Details
November 18, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 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:
Please join MEREDA for a conversation with Portland’s Planning Director Kevin Kraft, Fathom Companies’ VP of Development Marieke Thormann, and Acorn Engineering Principal Will Savage. Together, they’ll walk us through Portland’s planning process and share insights on how a development evolves from an initial idea to a finished project. Don’t miss this chance to learn from leaders shaping the city!
Moderating the program is John Finegan, Associate Broker at The Boulos Company.
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.
Thank you to our Breakfast Series Sponsor:
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. Commit your license number to memory! You’ll need it to complete your parking session. To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking.
Parking Instructions (PDF)
December 2025
Event Details
December 16, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 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:
Dr. Habib Dagher will provide an overview of the 55,000 ft2 GEM Factory of the Future currently under construction at UMaine. The facility will usher in a new era for smart manufacturing research and training. It will be used to scale-up the production of 3D printed homes and boats, and train the workforce to operate such new factories. The facility will develop convergent manufacturing methods that bring together multiple manufacturing processes, digital twins, sensors, and AI to produce “born certified” systems.
You won’t want to miss this one! Join MEREDA on December 16th to learn more about the exciting happenings at the University of Maine!
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.
Thank you to our Breakfast Series Sponsor:
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. Commit your license number to memory! You’ll need it to complete your parking session. To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking.
Parking Instructions (PDF)
January 2026
Event Details
January 15, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success
Event Details
January 15, 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 January 8. 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 January 8.
Prices increase by $10 after January 8.
Thank you to our Breakfast Series Sponsor:
Time
January 15, 2026 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. Commit your license number to memory! You’ll need it to complete your parking session. To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking.
Parking Instructions (PDF)
Event Details
January 29, 2026 – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Lunch: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm Program: 12:00-1:00 pm Location: McGoldrick Career
Event Details
January 29, 2026 – 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:
Topic coming soon!
Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by Januray 22. 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 January 22.
Prices increase by $10 after January 22.
Time
January 29, 2026 11:30 am - 1:00 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.
Parking Instructions (PDF)
February 2026
Event Details
Join the movers and shakers of Maine’s real estate industry on February 26th for MEREDA’s Forecast Conference & Member Showcase to be held at Holiday Inn By the
Event Details
Join the movers and shakers of Maine’s real estate industry on February 26th 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.
Registration, Sponsorship & Exhibit Details will become available in October 2025!
Why Attend MEREDA’s 2026 Forecast Conference?
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- Experience the largest real estate and development conference in Maine.
- We are excited to annnounce that Steve Weikal from MIT Center for Real Estate will be our Keynote Speaker.
- Hear an Economic Outlook and Commercial and Residential Market Forecasts from industry experts.
- Choose from different dynamic afternoon sessions highlighting opportunities and challenges in the state’s real estate and development industry.
- Application will be made for Broker, Appraiser, Architect, Assessor, Planning, 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.
During registration, you will be asked to choose your afternoon sessions. Session capacity will be limited. We encourage you to register early to secure your preferred session(s).
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Click HERE to Download our Event Sponsorship Opportunities! (Coming Soon!)
This page will be updated as presenters, CEU credits, and sponsors are secured.
Time
February 26, 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
April 2026
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.
MEREDA will be accepting nominations for its 2025 Notable Project Awards beginning in October. We’ll honor those recipients at a special gathering on April 30, 2026. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us – it will be a “Notable Night” with MEREDA!
Time
April 30, 2026 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. Commit your license number to memory! You’ll need it to complete your parking session. To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking.
Parking Instructions (PDF)
May 2026
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
May 7, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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The MEREDA Fall Conference 2025 will take a hard look at the housing sector. Experienced leaders in the Maine real estate economy will discuss the challenges and opportunities
Event Details
The MEREDA Fall Conference 2025 will take a hard look at the housing sector. Experienced leaders in the Maine real estate economy will discuss the challenges and opportunities in creating housing, including the barriers developers face, as well as state and local trends shaping the housing market. Speakers will look at the economic impact of the housing crisis at both the national and local level while two panels will discuss ways in which Maine can address local housing needs in a sustainable and impactful way. The conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss solutions and innovative approaches to the evolving housing landscape.
Keynote Speakers include: Dr. Christopher Herbert, Managing Director of the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and Ken Entenmann, CFA, Chief Investment Officer & Chief economist at NBT Bank/NBT Wealth Management.
View our participants and agenda here.
The event has been approved for Continuing Education Credits.
** PURCHASE YOUR EVENT TICKETS 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. 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.
Parking Instructions (PDF)
Maine Real Estate Development Association
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Portland, ME 04101
info@mereda.org