Category Archives: People

Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Appointment to its Board of Directors

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Shelly R. Clark

Erik Jorgensen of Portland has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial real estate owners, developers and related service providers.  Erik is senior director of Government … Continue reading →

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Is Winter coming?

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Shelly R. Clark

By: Justin Lamontagne, CCIM, SIOR, The Dunham Group For years now, I’ve had client after hopeful client ask if things were “cooling off” in the industrial market. And my answer had consistently been on the contrary, it was only getting … Continue reading →

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Peaks & Plateaus: MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Gives Context to Maine’s Real Estate Data

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Shelly R. Clark

On Thursday, January 26, over 800 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals gathered at the Cross Insurance Arena to learn about the latest trends and predictions for the real estate economy at the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s … Continue reading →

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Listen up! MEREDA Launches New Real Estate Podcast: “MEREDA Matters”

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Shelly R. Clark

The organization known for bringing people together for insightful discussions on all things related to real estate and development is taking to the airwaves, or rather the podcast waves! On January 10th, MEREDA launches MEREDA Matters, a podcast that highlights … Continue reading →

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Deadline Extended for Nominations for 2022 Notable Project Awards

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Shelly R. Clark

Nominations are still being accepted for MEREDA’s Notable Project Awards. The recipients will be recognized at our Annual Spring Conference in 2023.  In order to be considered, all projects must be submitted via the Notable Projects Application Form, which can be … Continue reading →

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MEREDA Inducts Four Exceptional Individuals to Honorary Board as Directors Emeritus

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Shelly R. Clark

PORTLAND, Maine — On November 3, 2022, the Maine Real Estate and Development Association (MEREDA) inducted four exceptional individuals to their Honorary Board as Directors Emeritus. The MEREDA Board of Directors established the Honorary Board in 2003 as a way … Continue reading →

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Highlighting the Construction Component of the 2022 MEREDA Index

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Shelly R. Clark

On May 24, Shannon Richards, Founder of Hay Runner, was a commentator for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) 2022 MEREDA Index. Shannon’s comments on the Commercial Sector follow Economist Charles Colgan’s analysis for 2021.  The MEREDA Index … Continue reading →

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Harold Alfond Hall (Bangor)

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Shelly R. Clark

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 2021, not only embody … Continue reading →

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The Magnificent Seven: MEREDA’s 2021 Notable Project Recipients

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Shelly R. Clark

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization promoting responsible real estate development, honored projects from Portland to Biddeford to Bangor, with each receiving special recognition at MEREDA’s 2022 Spring Conference on May 24th. Each year, MEREDA … Continue reading →

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MEREDA Recognizes Four Outstanding Individuals for Their Contributions to Real Estate Development and Policy in Maine

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Shelly R. Clark

On January 20, 2022, the Maine Real Estate and Development Association (MEREDA) recognized four outstanding individuals for their significant and lasting contributions to real estate development in the State of Maine. The awards were presented in person at this year’s … Continue reading →

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