1. Don't miss your chance to shine! Trillium Award entries and payment are due this FRIDAY!! Register today.
    
2. You don't want to miss our BATC Bash - member appreciation party! Join us September 15th for an afternoon of food, friends and libations. You may even get to dunk certain executive directors! RSVP today!
    
3. The BIGGEST Night for Builders, Remodelers & Asssociates is just around the corner and registration is now open! This year's Big Night is sure to be one for the books. Be there to celebrate our great industry.

We're seeking more home building advocates! We're proud to announce the creation of the Home Builder Advocate Network (HBAN). BATC has retained Public Affairs Company (PAC) to create and implement a strategy for BATC members to thoughtfully and effectively engage policymakers on a local and state level. Our team will be directly engaging with BATC members on a range of interests including contacting legislators, hosting business tours, attending our Builder Day at the Capitol, and other activities. If you or a member of your organization is interested in participating in these efforts, don’t hesitate to let us know. Contact mary@batc.org.  Learn more about PAC >>

Trigger for Dow's Nosedive also Driving Down Minn. Construction Costs
KSTP Interviewed Lyman Lumber's John Zirbes about the impact China could have on the construction industry.
Watch here >>

An important national victory for our industry! Thanks to the work of NAHB members, leadership and staff, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will pull in the reins on a sweeping new standard that could have had a dramatic impact on home building and development. NAHB talks with the Corps have produced results that will blunt the impact of the new Federal Flood Risk Management Standard, which could have placed much tighter limits on where homes can be built. Read more >>

Minnesota eliminated 3,900 jobs in July, according to seasonally adjusted figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Construction was one of the sectors with losses, down 2,000 jobs. Read more >>

The Fall Parade of Homes books hit Holiday Stationstores this Friday! The most expensive home is Dream Home #88 by Jyland Construction Management, located on two acres in Wayzata, and featuring over 10,000 square feet of living space. This home also includes an outdoor pool and other outdoor living features.The lowest priced home is #261 at $184,900. The two-bedroom, one-bath single-family home by Semler Construction is located in Isanti. Read more fun facts about the 2015 fall tour here >>

West Ridge Charm! This spectacular Mediterranean-inspired home by Carl M. Hansen Companies in Edina is the site of one of the last remaining lots in the prestigious West Ridge Farm neighborhood. This unique, custom-built community was developed on farmland in the 1940s and features distinctly built residences designed with unparalleled charm and intricacies. Be sure to stop by this Dream Home during the fall tour, or join the BATC Foundations Evening of Dreams for a more intimate look. See below.

A night full of hors d'oeuvres, spirits, and dream homes! Join us for a red carpet event for the BATC Foundation as we gather to support all of the wonderful work they do. Amid the splendor of two of this year’s Dream Homes, we’ll enjoy food and drinks, hear from the builders and designer (Tom Rauscher), and learn more about the life-changing work of the charitable arm of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities. Register today >>

Sept. 12 - Oct. 4
Fall Parade of Homes 
Sept. 15
BATC Bash [Register]
Sept. 16
An Evening of Dreams [Register]
Sept. 22
BATC Foundation Golf Tournament [Register]
Oct. 2 - 4
Fall Remodelers Showcase
Oct. 6
BATC Clay Shoot [Register]
Oct. 22
The BIG Night [Register]

For a complete list of events, visit our website at WWW.BATC.ORG.