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Posted: December 17, 2021
MEREDA’s Annual Forecast Conference back in person on January 20th, 2022
Portland, ME On Thursday, January 20th, 2022, leaders from Maine’s real estate industry will be back in person for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Forecast Conference and Member Showcase, sponsored by TD Bank. In order to make the event available to as many people as possible while following COVID safety protocols, MEREDA has moved this annual event to the Cross Insurance Arena. The conference will also be streamed online. For everyone interested in learning the inside scoop about one of the biggest drivers of Maine’s economy, MEREDA has once again brought together a knowledgeable group of industry experts to share their insights on the various sectors of real estate.
MEREDA’s Annual Forecast Conference is geared towards builders, developers, brokers, attorneys, architects, engineers, municipal leaders, bankers, and accountants, to name a few. Continuing education credits will be available. Along with presentations from real estate leaders across various sectors, the conference will also include a member showcase with exhibitions from local businesses.
MEREDA’s mission is to promote responsible development in the state of Maine and is why they work hard to provide opportunities for people to learn and connect with other industry professionals.
“MEREDA continually brings together the best and the brightest of the real estate industry, and we felt strongly about finding a way to be together safely for our signature event,” said Josh Fifield, president of MEREDA and a vice president, senior account executive at Clark Insurance.
“We are grateful to the Cross Insurance Arena; their state of the art facility and larger venue will allow us to experience the energy of hosting attendees, presenters, sponsors, and vendors again in person. MEREDA members are on the forefront of all that is happening in real estate, and this event is an incredible forum for a dialogue about the future of the Maine economy,” said Fifield.
According to Shelly Clark, MEREDA’s vice president of operations, MEREDA’s Forecast Conference will be held at the Cross Insurance Arena following strict CDC health and safety guidelines on January 20 from 9am to 5pm. The event will also be available online. Registration is available at MEREDA.org.
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