3 Things You Need to Know- Happy New Year! Be sure to check out our event calendar to save the dates for all of BATC's events you don't want to miss!
BRS early bird pricing ends Saturday! BRS exhibitors: reserve your booth by Dec. 31st to save. Details here >>
See you in Orlando? Register for BATC's IBS Hospitality Suite on January 11th at Paradise Cove.
Legislative Update: BATC Board Approves Homeownership Initiative
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Last week the BATC Board of Directors approved the 2017-18 Homeownership Initiative, a proactive and forward-looking collection of legislative changes aimed at increasing housing affordability and access for all Minnesota families. In approving the initiative as the centerpiece of BATC’s legislative platform over the next two years, the Board approved the partnership with the Minnesota Realtors who are collaborating with BATC to elevate the housing industry. The initiative is made up of six broad elements: - Create a First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit
- Improve Transparency and Efficiency in Government
Decision-Making
- Remove Barriers to Developing Owner-Occupied Condos/Townhomes
- Promote Training and Job Opportunities in the Construction Trades
- Provide Permanent Mortgage Debt Cancellation Tax Relief
- Help Manufactured Home Owners with Title Issues Affecting the Ability to Transfer Ownership
BATC and MN Realtor legislative teams have been engaged in discussion with legislative leadership and potential authors to the bills that will support the initiative. Look for the formal launch of Homeownership Initiative with greater detail on policy specifics early in 2017. Save the Date! Housing Day at the Capitol
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New Contracts and Performance Guidelines Now Available
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Start off 2017 with your legal ducks in a row. BATC is pleased to provide our members with 12 different model contracts and legal documents as well as updated Performance Guidelines. All are up-to-date and incorporate the latest in legal opinion as well as Minnesota’s current building codes. These are a tremendous benefit to members and are available on our website
for download. Look under the Membership Navigation Tab and travel three items down to Contracts. You will need your username and login to access. Special thanks to our Corporate Counsel Felhaber Larson and several members who assisted in preparing the documents – providing input so that we can insure that they are relevant and meet our members’ direct needs.
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2016 Marks Best Year for Residential Construction in a Decade
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Continued growth in single-family construction in 2016 pushed residential construction permit numbers to a Twin Cities' high we haven’t seen since 2006. For the year total permits were up 11 percent over last year, while total units were up just one percent from 2015.
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This Week's BATC Related Headlines2016 Year in Review: Home construction and home prices increase, but inventory falls to record low
BATC's David Siegel talks 2016 housing with the MSP Business Journal. Watch here >>
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Last Call for Parade of Homes Guidebook AdvertisingDon’t miss out on the perfect audience for new homes and remodeling. Ad sales end this week! Contact Kori or Brad.
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What's Ahead in 2017?Get the latest economic predictions for 2017 from our favorite economist, Elliot Eisenberg, at our annual board induction on January 24th at the St. Paul Hotel. Registration and networking start at 4:30 pm. Hope to see you there!
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BATC Job & Career Fair booth spaces are filling up!Thursday, February 16, 2017 | Mall of America Rotunda |12–4 PM Last year's BATC Job & Career Fair in the Mall of America Rotunda sold out, and drew more than 700 job seekers! If you need workers, reserve your booth now at this popular, highly visible and convenient location! Booth spaces are limited.
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Check Out Our Courses! 25 courses with 25 instructors offered through March 2016 - Learn from top local and national industry experts including Justin Wilson, Peter Kulczyk, Ted Winslow and others!
- Full Day Only $98 • Individual Courses Starting at $14
- Classes are open to everyone and include lunch.
- Courses are approved for continuing education credits for MN and WI Contractors, MN Realtors, and MN Building Officials.
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We had an incredible year here at BATC full of exciting new changes and major wins. Read our blog highlighting BATC's top 10 of 2016 here.
Upcoming Calendar of BATC Events
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January 11
- IBS Hospitality Suite [Register]
January 17
- Contractor-U: EPA Lead Renovator Certification Initial Class [Register]
January 24
- Contractor-U: Seven hours of CE courses [Register]
- 2017 Launch Party [Register]
January 31
- Contractor-U: Minnesota Residential Building Code and Energy Code Questions & Answers [Register]
February 1
Small Volume Builders and Remodelers Roundtable: Managing your Online Reputation [Register]
February 7
- Contractor-U: Energy, Railing and Contractor Best Practices [Register]
February 8
Member KickStart [Register]
February 14
- Contractor-U: EPA Lead Renovator Certification Refresher Class [Register]
February 23
- Housing Day at the Capitol
February 28
- Contractor-U: Minnesota Residential Building Code and Energy Code Questions & Answers [Register]
March 7
- Contractor University: Seven hours of CE courses [Register]
March 14
- Contractor-U: Seven hours of CE courses [Register]
March 21
- Contractor-U: Seven hours of CE courses including Justin Wilson [Register]
March 28
- Contractor University: EPA Lead Renovator Certification Initial Class [Register] For a complete list of events, visit our website at www.batc.org
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