MEREDA Matters

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MEREDA Fall Conference: The Governor's Race

September 29, 2026

What happens when the big ideas from MEREDA’s Fall Conference meet the realities of actually getting housing built? In this episode, Elizabeth Frazier and Jason Howe recap the conversation with Maine’s gubernatorial candidates and dig into what they heard and what they didn’t. All three candidates agreed that Maine is facing a housing crisis, but the real differences emerged around how to address it. The discussion takes a closer look at the barriers developers continue to face at the local l...

A Conversation with Jim Howard and Andrew Silsby

June 02, 2026

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 co-host Andrew Silsby, President and CEO of Kennebec Savings Bank, sit down with the founder of Priority Group to unpack the quiet playbook behind 62 property companies across Maine and New Hampshire. They trace Howard’s path from running Home Vision Video in the 1990s to building 31 Rusty Lantern Markets wi...

AI and the Future of Real Estate, A Conversation with Steve Weikal and Caleb Johnson

March 24, 2026

What does AI actually mean for the people who build, design, and invest in the places we live and work — and what's hype versus reality? In this episode, we sit down with Steve Weikal, industry chair of MIT's Real Estate Transformation Lab and managing partner of the MET Fund, alongside Maine-based architect and Woodhull founding partner Caleb Johnson, for a wide-ranging conversation that's equal parts big-picture thinking and boots-on-the-ground practicality. From the surprising staying powe...

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MEREDA Matters is hosted by Justin Laverriere and Andrew Silsby. Its publicly listed email is info@mereda.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for MEREDA Matters?

The publicly listed email for MEREDA Matters: info@mereda.org.

How many listeners does MEREDA Matters have?

Podseeker estimates MEREDA Matters reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for MEREDA Matters?

MEREDA Matters typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior leadership in real estate development, commercial property, architecture, banking, housing research, law, or public policy, with direct experience relevant to Maine’s housing and development environment. Common among recent guests: Leading or financing significant real estate development projects; Holding senior positions at recognized academic, financial, architectural, legal, or housing-policy institutions; Contributing substantial expertise to housing affordability, zoning, development, or the built environment. Recent guests include Jim Howard, Caleb Johnson, and Steve Weikal.

How hard is it to get booked on MEREDA Matters?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does MEREDA Matters cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Real Estate, Housing Development, Commercial Real Estate, and Zoning Reform. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.