MEREDA

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on The Downs (Scarborough)

Shelly Clark — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

MEREDA Recognizes its 2025 Notable Project Award Recipients Each year, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) recognizes some of the state’s most “noteworthy and significant” real estate projects, completed in the previous year. The exemplary projects from across the state, completed in 2025, not only embody MEREDA’s belief in responsible real estate development, […]

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

Shelly Clark — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000

A Conversation with Jim Howard, President and CEO of Priority Real Estate Group and Co-Host Andrew Silsby, President and CEO of Kennebec Savings Bank. After 28 years and owning one of Maine’s largest commercial real estate portfolios, Jim Howard remains a name you might not know. On the latest MEREDA Matters, host Justin Laverriere and […]

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

Shelly Clark — Tue, 05 May 2026 11:04:18 +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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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – How changing building codes can help create affordable housing

Shelly Clark — Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:09 +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. jurisdictions, […]

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Understanding Maine’s Economy: Statewide Drivers and Local Impact

Shelly Clark — Tue, 05 May 2026 10:59:03 +0000

June 4, 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 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, […]

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From Orono to Portland: 7 Development Projects Recognized for Excellence by MEREDA

Shelly Clark — Mon, 04 May 2026 20:15:16 +0000

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association wrapped up its annual Notable Night celebration on April 30, 2026, at Hannaford Hall in Portland, shining a spotlight on seven commercial development projects that made a lasting mark on Maine’s built environment last year. This year’s honorees represented a wide range of project types — from historic […]

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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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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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