MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Breakfast with City of Portland Mayor, Mark Dion
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Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am Program: 9:00-10:00 am In-Person – Pre-registration is required. About the Event: MEREDA is honored and excited to invite its membership to “Breakfast with the Mayor of Portland, Mark
Event Details
Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am
Program: 9:00-10:00 am
In-Person – Pre-registration is required.
About the Event: MEREDA is honored and excited to invite its membership to “Breakfast with the Mayor of Portland, Mark Dion”. A welcomed opportunity to engage in a discussion about the role of this leadership position within our community, and discover what we can learn about each other. Mayor Dion is thrilled to join MEREDA at this early and formative moment in his 4-year term to ensure he hears what matters most to our membership. MEREDA’s president, Shannon Richards of Hay Runner will sit down with Mayor Dion for this interview-style discussion.
Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by September 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 September 12. Prices increase by $10 after September 12.
Time
September 19, 2024 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. Click Here to Download the Event Parking Instructions.
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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
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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 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.
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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. 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)
Maine Real Estate Development Association
6 City Center 3rd Floor
Portland, ME 04101
info@mereda.org