The primary focus at the MEREDA annual forecasting conference was definitely southern Maine, but developments in other regions were noted. Development throughout the state seems to be buoyed by low interest rates and low unemployment rates. In the Augusta area, Keith Luke of the city’s development staff, noted that a $6 million restoration of Colonial Theater on Water Street is underway.
Rebounding Regional Economies Push Development
CAROL COULTAS - Business editor, Portland Press Herald
Thu, 01/19/2017 - 9:30am
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Topics: Maine Cumberland County Portland
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