Housing First Minnesota Meets with Mayor Giuliani Stephens
In less than 11 months Minnesota will elect a new governor. Current Woodbury Mayor Mary Giuliani Stephens (R), who is running to hold that seat, met with Housing First Minnesota leadership on Wednesday to discuss a variety of housing issues and her campaign to be Minnesota's next governor.
3 Things You Need to Know1. Welcome the new board! Join us for our annual board induction on Jan. 18, 2018. Details here >> 2. Still time to book a booth! Don't miss the show. Book your BRS booth today. Details here >> 3. Member Benefit! Most of our Contractor University courses cost 20% less for BATC-Housing First Minnesota members. Details here >>
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BATC-Housing First MN Related HeadlinesIn Cities With Low Unemployment, Wages Start to Get Bigger
BATC-Housing First Minnesota's David Siegel and member Pat Grimes spoke with the Wall Street Journal about the impact of the labor shortage here. Read more >> Banging hammers at year end: Twin Cities new-home construction leaps in December
Twin Cities likely to see high demand, prices continue into 2018. Read more >> Construction Activity Picks Up in the Twin Cities
The Twin Cities saw a lot more homes and apartments built in 2017 compared to 2016. Read More >> New construction for homes in Twin Cities jumps in December
New house and apartment construction spiked in December, capping off quite a big year in Twin Cities residential real estate. Read more >>
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The December Hot Sheet"We’re encouraged to see a continued increase in townhome construction, an important piece of the entry-level housing market. Legislation passed earlier this year that removed constraints on townhome development is already helping this area of the market continue to recover." Bob Michels, Housing First Minnesota President
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Launch Into 2018 With Us!Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 | 4:30 pm | A’bulae Join us for the annual induction of our Board of Directors and the BATC Foundation Board of Directors, and hear about the future of the building industry from economist Elliot Eisenburg!
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An Exclusive Fundraiser for the BATC Foundation!Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 | 8:00 am–3:00 pm Spend the morning riding in a luxury motor coach to four spectacular homes in the Twin Cities followed by a special lunch and reception at the historic Lafayette Club in Minnetonka Beach hosted by NFL Alumni including Darrell Thompson, Matt Blair and Kurt Knoff. $200 per ticket | Proceeds benefit the BATC Foundation and NFL Alumni
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Are You Hiring? Need Workers?Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018 | Mall of America Rotunda |12–4 PM Reserve Your Booth at the 6th Annual Housing Industry Career Fair! Get your booth now at this popular, highly visible and convenient location! Booth spaces are already 50 percent sold.
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The Latest Digest is Here!
Inside the latest BATC-Housing First Minnesota Digest: the Q4 Advocacy Update, the Big Night award winners, information on our 2018 upcoming events and more! Read here >>
Upcoming Calendar of BATC Events
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2018
January 10
- Local Government Issues Working Group
January 18
- Launch Party [Register]
January 23
- Designing and Building the Residential Exterior Wall Envelope [Register]
January 25
- Contractor University: EPA Lead Renovator Initial Course (7 hours) [Register]
January 30
- Contractor University: Seven hours of CE courses [Register]
February 1
- Contractor University: Exterior Envelope, Energy, Drones and More (7 hours) [Register]
February 3
- NFL Alumni Artisan Home Tour [Register]
February 6
- Contractor University: Seven hours of CE courses [Register]
February 27
- Designing and Building the Residential Exterior Wall Envelope [Register]
March 6
- Contractor University: Seven hours of CE courses [Register]
March 13
- Contractor University: Seven hours of CE courses [Register]
April 12
- Builders and Remodelers Show (BRS) [Details] For a complete list of events, visit our website at www.batc.org
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