1. Come be our guests of honor at the BATC Bash- our member appreciation party! Join us September 15th for an afternoon of food, friends and libations. RSVP today!
    
2. FORE! The Foundation Golf Tournament (Sept. 22nd) is all sold out! We still have openings for dinner and several sponsorships. Learn more at batc.org.
    
3. The Fall Parade of Homes is just around the corner! Be sure to get in on all of the action by liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

BATC Executive Director Honored
The Star Tribune and FInance and Commerce both covered BATC Executive Director David Siegel's Executive of the Year Award. 

Congratulations to Peter Coyle who was recognized as a "notable practitioner" by Chambers USA. one of the world's leading publishers that ranks the leading firms and lawyers in an extensive range of practice areas. The publication honored Pete for his strengths in building relationships, his creative negotiation skills and his persistence in reaching goals. 

August builder sentiment continued its slow rise to a nine plus year high of 61, up one point from July. According to NAHB the index has been at 60 or more since June and above the tipping point of 50 since July 2014. Read more >>

Money Magazine ranked the 50 best small cities in the country—places with great jobs, strong economies, affordable homes, excellent schools, and that special something that makes it a great place to live. Previous winner Chanhassen checked in at #7 and was followed by Rosemount (#12) and Edina (#15). Read more >>

Make sure your company information is updated!

Your FREE company upgrade is interconnected to your Parade/Remodelers Showcase entry information. You can add your logo, a photos (which get posted to our new photo gallery too), details about you, testimonials, video, and more. The website had almost 100,000 users last spring during the five-week tour, and almost 300,000 over the past year, so don't miss out.

Use your member login at ParadeofHomes.org then click on #3, Update your Company Profile. It's free, for Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase participants, so don't wait!

Not on the tour this fall? you can still get in on the action for $250 (associates) or $400 (builders and remodelers).

We're featuring a home a day on our Instagram! Submit your photos here and your home could be the #HouseoftheDay. That's not all! We may also use these photos to spotlight your work on our other social media channels all year long. 

Haven't followed our Instagram yet? You're missing out! Follow us today!

French bliss! Be sure to check out this home by Jyland Construction Management Co. during the Fall Parade of Homes. Nestled into the heart of Wayzata, this French Chateau boasts a two-acre lot full of sunny, south-facing bliss. Find your happy place among the home’s mature hardwood trees, poolside porch or inside its many detailed rooms –exercise room, master suite, sport court, juice bar, BBQ-cooking terrace, media room, study and so much more!

Siding and shingles are up on the Foundation's latest project a Home for Army Veteran Marco Solt and his family. Thanks to our build partner Accent Homes and all of the fabulous volunteers and donors. Marco and his family should have they keys by late September or early October. Stay tuned for more updates! 

A one of a kind career fair! Expose your company to students from as many as nine schools in the upper midwest, including Dunwoody, Mankato, Moorhead, Stout, SD State, NDSU, UNI, Iowa State, and the U of MN as host. It is the only intercollegiate event of its kind devoted strictly to the built environment, dedicated to construction, facility management and affiliated Architecture and Engineering disciplines.

When: Friday, October 2, from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Coffman Memorial Union at the University of Minnesota.

Learn more >>

Aug. 13
Remodelers Roundtable [Register]
Sept. 12 - Oct. 4
Fall Parade of Homes 
Sept. 15
BATC Bash [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.