Events | MEREDA

Morning Menu: How changing building codes can help create affordable housing

Shelly Clark — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:19:00 +0000

May 21, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME About the Event: With high construction costs, every square foot matters in the battle to produce affordable housing. This presentation will introduce the building code requirements currently in effect in several U.S. […]

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MEREDA’s 2027 Forecast Conference & Member Showcase

Shelly Clark — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:43:58 +0000

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. Why Attend MEREDA’s 2027 Forecast Conference? Experience the […]

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MEREDA’s 2026 Fall Conference

Shelly Clark — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:26:00 +0000

September 16, 2026 – 8:30am – 12:30pm Mark your calendar now for MEREDA’s Fall Conference. Wednesday, September 16th is the day you’ll want to be at USM’s Hannaford Hall to hear the Gubernatorial candidates discuss their plans to impact Maine’s Housing crisis. This debate will be more far-reaching than a simple conversation about building homes. […]

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MEREDA Morning Menu

Shelly Clark — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:24:01 +0000

October 15, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME About the Event:Details Coming Soon! Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by October 8. Payment is expected at the time of registration. No refunds will be granted to anyone who registers, but […]

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MEREDA Heads to Bangor for Networking Social!

Shelly Clark — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:14:57 +0000

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 […]

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Understanding Maine’s Economy: Statewide Drivers and Local Impact

Shelly Clark — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:09:45 +0000

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 […]

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Morning Menu: Housing Policy at a Crossroads: State Solutions for Statewide Challenges

Shelly Clark — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:32:51 +0000

April 8, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35 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 […]

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Morning Menu: Finding the Green for a Brownfield

Shelly Clark — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:29:53 +0000

March 19, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35 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 […]

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MEREDA Morning Menu: SAY YES! TO HOUSING

Shelly Clark — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:31:40 +0000

January 14, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME A Statewide Coalition Ready to Move Hearts, Minds, and Policy – Be in the room where Maine’s housing future is being shaped. Join us for an energizing, don’t-miss morning with the leaders […]

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Strikes for Scholars Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser Returns on May 7, 2026

Shelly Clark — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:15:51 +0000

Mark your calendar to come cheer on our bowlers 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 […]

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