Upcoming Events
June 2026
Event Details
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,
Event Details
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 ImpactÂ
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, Guy Hudson, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of Northern Light Health, Tony McKim, President and CEO of The First N.A, and Jason Harkins, Maine Business School, as the 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.
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Hollywood Casino
500 Main Street, Bangor, ME
September 2026
Event Details
September 16, 2026 – 8:30am – 12:30pm Stay tuned for more information!
Event Details
September 16, 2026 – 8:30am – 12:30pm
Stay tuned for more information!
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Location
Hannaford Hall
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)
February 2027
Event Details
Mark your calendar to join the movers and shakers of Maine’s real estate industry on February 25th for MEREDA’s Forecast Conference & Member Showcase to be held at
Event Details
Mark your calendar to join the movers and shakers of Maine’s real estate industry on February 25th for MEREDA’s Forecast Conference & Member Showcase to be held at Holiday Inn By the Bay! A day filled with important conversations about the future of Maine’s real estate economy. Â
 Why Attend MEREDA’s 2027 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.
- Visit our exhibitors and network 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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Maine Real Estate Development Association
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Portland, ME 04101
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