• Housing First has some "Questions for Mark Dayton". Have you watched the newest campaign ad yet? Read more below.
   
• 500 people in 4 hours at the KARE 11 backyard for the Fall Parade of Homes! Talk about a busy weekend.
   
• The Builders Warehouse Sale is just around the corner (Oct. 11)! Donate your new and gently used building materials, model furnishings and tools today.
   
• BATC-U's new code courses start tomorrow. Sign up now!
   
• Let's toast the industry! Has your BIG Night invite arrived? See below for tips on what to wear.

The Housing First Fund launched its first Independent Expenditure focused on incumbent Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton.

Titled Questions for Mark Dayton, the gubernatorial ad concentrates on the issues of of the Governor's budget balancing strategy, the mismanagement of MnSure and the Governor's recent decision to require indoor sprinkler systems in many newly-constructed homes. Read more about Housing First's 2014 campaign >>

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A new poll shows Governor Dayton is leading Jeff Johnson by 45 percent to 33 percent. The poll also showed that 20 percent of voter have not decided who they will vote for.  Read More >>

"Builders are concerned that the added expense could snuff out demand for large new homes, which has fueled much of the postrecession rebound in the homebuilding market."--Star Tribune

BATC President, Shawn Nelson, as well as several homebuilders were featured in the Star Tribune explaining about how the sprinkler mandate will have a negative effect on the housing industry. Read More >>

"I'd call it a looming crisis. If we don't address it and get out in front of it, we're going to have a serious challenge and it could get to the point where it hampers the ability to construct new homes. We don't want to see that happen." said Dave Siegel with BATC.

KSTP interviewed BATC Executive Director, David Siegel, on the shortage of construction workers in the Twin Cities and what it could mean for the industry. Watch the story here >>

New bigger townhomes in Burnsville! BATC's Wendy Danks was quoted in the Star Tribune talking about the new townhome development going up in the area. Read more >> 

The Parade of Homes was mentioned by 12 News talking about the building boom going on in Plymouth. Read More >>

Minnesota's economy came in at #16 when compared to the rest of the nation. Business Insider recently ranked every state by their overall economies. The ranking looked at each states' unemployment rank, the GDP per capita, and average annual wage. Read more >>

KARE 11's Backyard is proving to be a hot spot during the 2014 Fall Parade. This weekend it saw more than 500 visitors in 4 hours. Stop by this weekend! You may even get to hang out with some of the KARE 11 talent.

You've got your invite, now it's time to find something to wear! Head to our Pinterest board for great style tips for The BIG Night. We can't wait to see you all dressed up as we toast the industry!

• Our Dream Homes saw over 1,100 visitors in the first weekend. Stop by before the Fall Parade of Homes is done!
   
• The 2nd Annual BATC Foundation Golf Open is now SOLD OUT, but sponsorships are still available or join us for dinner. More info >>
   
• The Big Night is fast approaching! We are still in need of silent auction items. Donate here >>

BATC-U code classes start tomorrow! Don't miss out. Reserve your spot today.

Get the lead out! Registration is open for our BATC-U Lead Recertification classes (and we offer 2 certification classes if you still need the introductory 8 hours). Sign up here >>

September 17- December 3
New Building/Energy Code Courses [Register]
September 23
BATC Foundation Golf Open [Register]
October 2014-June 2015
BATC-U Lead Recertification [Register]
October 7
BATC Clay Shoot [Register]
October 11
Builders' Warehouse Sale [Contact Perri]
October 23
BIG Night [more info]
November 4
Election Day - VOTE
November 13
Member Orientation
November 13
Give to the Max Day
November 18
Fast Foreward Education
December 4
BATC Buck Auction & Holiday Food Drive [more info]

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