MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Breakfast with City of Portland Mayor, Mark Dion
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
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
Location
McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
Register Here
Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
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.
By purchasing these tickets, you confirm that you have read and understand the Event Parking information provided by the McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center above.
Coming Up Next Month
September
Event Details
September 16, 2026 – 8:00am – 12:00pm
Event Details
September 16, 2026 – 8:00am – 12:00pm

About the Event:
Doors Open – 8:00 AM ( Includes Hot Breakfast Items – Lunch is not provided.)
Registration & Networking – 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Program: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location:
Hannaford Hall, Abromson Community Education Center, 88 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
MEREDA will welcome Democratic Nominee Hannah Pingree, Independent Nominee Rick Bennett, and Republican Nominee Bobby Charles to its Fall Conference on Wednesday, September 16th.
The future of our communities has never been more important. This gubernatorial race brings housing, economic development, and affordability to the forefront. Commercial and residential real estate are at the center of these conversations—from expanding housing opportunities and supporting local businesses to revitalizing downtowns and strengthening our economy. This conference gives each candidate the opportunity to present their vision and solution for these important issues.
This event will be informative for MEREDA members and all Maine voters. It will also help set the stage for the next four to eight years of housing and economic policy from the Blaine House.
Ken Entenmann, CFA, Chief Investment Officer & Chief economist at NBT Bank/NBT Wealth Management will provide an economic update.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
This course has been approved by the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar CLE for 2 Hours of Legal Credits.
This course has been approved by the American Planning Association Northern New England Chapter for 2 Hours of AICP CM Credits.
Application has been made to the Maine Real Estate Commission for 2 Hours of In-Person Continuing Education Credits for Real Estate Licensees and Appraisers. Decisions are Pending.
Application has been submitted to AIA Maine for Architects Credits. Decision is Pending.
Sponsoring a MEREDA event provides great exposure and is a great opportunity to showcase your company For sponsorship inquiries and detailed pricing information, please contact: MEREDA’s Executive Director, Shelly R. Clark or click here for a PDF brochure.
** PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE **

Time
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)
Maine Real Estate Development Association
6 City Center 3rd Floor
Portland, ME 04101
info@mereda.org
