Inside: Road Restrictions Update No Images? Click here BRS Was a Hit!More than 725 attendees joined us at BRS to see the latest products and services from 217 exhibitors. Our dedicated exhibitors made the event a smash hit by channeling their inner rockstar for the Greatest Hits (Music) theme. This year's award for best booth overall went to Minnesota Tile & Stone. Best booth runner-up went to Schluter Systems. And, the best new product/service award was presented to Mingle for their weatherproof cabinetry! View photos and hear what attendees and exhibitors had to say about this year's event on our blog. Addressing the Workforce Crisis: Project Build Takes Step ForwardProject Build Minnesota made great progress last week, as Housing First Minnesota and the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) led the charge in addressing the construction workforce shortage. David Siegel, Project Build Minnesota board member and Housing First Minnesota executive director, and Lowell Pratt, Pratt Homes, testified on behalf of SF 3430 in the Senate Jobs Committee on Wednesday and HF 3810 in the House Jobs Committee on Friday. Nancy Samson, Shingobee Builders, and Adam Hanson with ABC, also testified in support of the bills. Both bills were laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bills that are to begin forming next week. Congressman Walz Meets with BATC-Housing First MinnesotaBATC-Housing First Minnesota leadership met with Congressman Walz last week to discuss a variety of housing issues and his campaign to be Minnesota's next governor. Among the many topics discussed were Minnesota's regulatory environment, the construction workforce shortage, and the role of the Metropolitan Council. Housing First Minnesota has invited all major gubernatorial candidates to meet with the task group of housing industry leaders and will continue to elevate housing a priority during the 2018 elections. 3 Things You Need to Know1. Join us tomorrow for KickStart! Our next Membership KickStart is tomorrow April 18. Members old and new are welcome! Details here >> 2. See you at the Foundation Gala! More than 540 are registered to attend! Not sure what to wear? Check out our Pinterest board here >> 3. Attention trend spotters! We'd love to hear your opinion on this year's design and style hits and misses. Share your opinion or pass this survey on to your interior designer. Take survey >> BATC-Housing First Minnesota News
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The Foundation Celebrates Avivo Project!The BATC-Hosing First Minnesota Foundation handed over the keys to Avivo last Friday as they celebrated the completion of the fourth apartment remodel. Build Partners The Kingdom Builders and Crystal Kitchen completely renovated four units of Avivo's eight-unit apartment building that houses women and their children as they go through treatment. View photos of the project here >>
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