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MEREDA to Host “Notable Night” Celebrating Maine’s Most Impactful Development Projects of 2025

Shelly Clark — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:43:04 +0000

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association will host its annual “Notable Night” on April 30, 2026, at Hannaford Hall from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The event recognizes the commercial development projects that left the most meaningful mark on Maine’s built environment over the past year, drawing together industry professionals to celebrate the innovation and […]

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

Shelly Clark — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:40:28 +0000

May 7, 2026 – 5:00 – 7:00 pm Location: Bayside Bowl58 Alder Street, Portland, ME About the Event: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 […]

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Listen Up! The Next Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

Shelly Clark — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:44:11 +0000

AI and the Future of Real Estate, A Conversation with Steve Weikal, Industry Chair of the Real Estate Transformation Lab and the MIT Center for Real Estate and Managing Partner of MET Fund II and Caleb Johnson, CEO and Founding Principal of Woodhull. What does AI actually mean for the people who build, design, and […]

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MEREDA Recognizes Four Outstanding Professionals in Awards Ceremony

Shelly Clark — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:07:29 +0000

PORTLAND, Maine — On February 26, 2026, the Maine Real Estate and Development Association (MEREDA) recognized four remarkable individuals for their significant and lasting contributions to real estate development in the state of Maine. The awards were presented at this year’s Forecast Conference at the Holiday Inn By the Bay, which was attended by nearly […]

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Finding the Green for a Brownfield

Shelly Clark — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:02:00 +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’s Morning Menu – Housing Policy at a Crossroads: State Solutions for Statewide Challenges

Shelly Clark — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:54:56 +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 at […]

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A Notable Night… A Social Celebration of 2025’s best projects

Shelly Clark — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:05:14 +0000

Event Details April 30, 2026 – 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Location: Hannaford Hall – Abromson Community Education Center88 Bedford Street, Portland, ME 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. On April 30, 2026, MEREDA […]

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MEREDA Heads to Bangor for Networking Social!

Shelly Clark — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:53:10 +0000

April 2, 2026 – 5:00 – 7:00 pm Location: Heart of Maine United Way700 Mount Hope Avenue, 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 […]

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MEREDA Forecast Conference takes deep dive into AI in Real Estate

Shelly Clark — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

On Thursday, February 26th, nearly 900 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals gathered at the Holiday Inn By the Bay to hear the latest in economic trends from a respected group of peers. However, it was the opening and closing sessions that kept the crowd buzzing throughout the day. “The Forecast Conference is a […]

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Listen Up! The Next Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

Shelly Clark — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:45:06 +0000

A WIN for Middle Housing with Elizabeth Frazier, Partner at Pierce Atwood; Jason Howe, Equity Partner at Preti Flaherty and Chair of the firm’s Real Estate and Finance Group; and Chris Marshall, Partner at Acadia Realty Partners and Founding Member of GreenMars Development. Maine’s housing crisis is no longer just about affordability — it’s about […]

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