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3 Things You Need to Know

  1. FORE! It's going to be a HOT one! See you tomorrow at the BATC Open! 
     
  2. Leading the way! Our BATC Leadership Institute is excited to have 17 students signed up for this year's 12-month course. 
     
  3. Save the Date! The BATC Foundation's Heart in Housing Gala has been set for April 1st at the International Market Square. 
 

This Week's Top Stories

 
 

Twin Cities Residential Construction Continues to Climb

 
 

After a strong June, Twin Cities residential construction activity returned to more measured growth in July. With the help of several large multifamily projects, permitted units for the month were up 25 percent compared to July 2015. Single-family permits were up 2 percent compared to last year.

 
 

New Laws Start in August

 
 

The minimum hourly wage in Minnesota jumped from $9 to $9.50 for large companies and $7.25 to $7.75 for small companies on Monday. It was the final step of a three-year increase to the state's minimum wage. Starting in 2018, the wage will increase annually to match inflation.

Other new laws that went into effect Monday involve the marriage wait period, body cameras, drug sentences, and more.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

BATC in the News

 

This Week's BATC Related Headlines

New Home Construction Permits Rose Slightly in Twin Cities This Month
Star Tribune coverage of this month's permit numbers. Read more >>

Dream Homes: New Home on Former Lakeview Golf Course Listed for $2M
Artisan Home Tour custom built Swanson Homes model featured by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Read more >>

The XX Factor: How One Woman Has Found Success in a Male-Dominated Industry
​BATC member Jaque Bethke of Pure Design Environments featured in Remodeling Magazine.
Read more >>

 
 
 
 

Join us for Member Volunteer Day!

Come help a local military family on the first ever BATC Foundation Member Volunteer Day on August 26th starting at 9am in Oak Park Heights. No experience necessary! We're looking for 15-20 volunteers who are willing to help out.

 
 
 
 

The Fall Artisan Dream Homes!

Check out the four stunning homes that have been chosen as our Parade of Homes Artisan Dream Homes. 

#176 by Hagstrom Builder, Inc.
10536 - 83 Street N., Grant, MN
$1,500,000

#350 by Highmark Builders, Inc.
5309 Chantrey Road, Edina, MN
$2,400,000

#351 by Carl M. Hansen Companies
5125 Bluff Circle, Edina, MN
$2,600,000

#372 by Copper Creek, LLC
14380 Watersedge Trail, Prior Lake, MN
$1,635,000

It's going to be a great Fall tour! In all there are 423 new homes and 57 remodeled homes to tour.

 

Help us Celebrate a Great Project!

 

Our BATC YP's are excited to show off their newest finished Free Little Library. Join us next Tuesday August 9th at 6:30 pm to celebrate in Apple Valley. Details here >>

 
 

Upcoming Calendar of BATC Events

 

August 3
BATC Golf Open
August 5
Trillium entry opens [Register]
August 23
Membership Kickstart [RSVP]
August 26
Member Volunteer Day [Register]
September 10 - Oct. 2
Parade of Homes
September 20
BATC Foundation Golf Tournament 
September 30 - Oct. 2
Remodelers Showcase
October 4
Clay Shoot [Register]

For a complete list of events, visit our website at www.batc.org