ICYMI: Housing First Minnesota Endorses Tim PawlentyWe formally announced our endorsement of Tim Pawlenty for Governor of Minnesota today. Our endorsement was part of a long process that involved engaging with all major gubernatorial candidates. After assessing written responses to policy questions, reviewing measures of demonstrated housing policy support, and completing extensive discussions, Housing First Minnesota leadership unanimously selected Tim Pawlenty as the best choice for Governor. Pawlenty has consistently championed policies that promote safe, affordable
housing; balancing resource protection and the needs of Minnesota families. Watch the video to hear your 2018 Housing First Minnesota President Tom Wiener explain our endorsement and click below to read more about our process and our decision to support Pawlenty.
BATC-Housing First Minnesota Suggestions Lead Construction Stormwater Permit Improvements
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New Construction Stormwater Permit Begins August 1! The draft 2018 Permit is a win for the industry, as it contains only a minor cost increase, a far cry from the $3,500 per home of the current permit that has been in place since 2013. What’s Changed? The most notable change in the 2018 Permit is the format, with MPCA staff completely reconfiguring the permit for 2018.
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3 Things You Need to Know1. Fall deadline is next week! It's time to enter the Fall Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase. Entry deadline day is June 6. Enter here>> 2. Are you one of the best builders? Enter the Reggies! You can now enter for a Reggie Award as you register your Fall Parade of Homes entries.
Learn more >> 3. Artisan tickets are now available! Discounted tickets to tour the 27 homes on the Artisan Home Tour are now available at Bachman's. Or pick up a coupon at Holiday Stationstores. Learn more >>
BATC-Housing First Minnesota News
Builders join effort to help veterans find housing
Finance and Commerce wrote a great story on the BATC-Housing First Minnesota Foundation's work with Lennar to build homes for MACV. Read more >> Millennials Help Sustain Twin Cities Housing Market Boom
WCCO coverage of the hot housing market and millennial homebuyers. Read more >>
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Remodelers Don't Miss Your Chance!The deadline to enter the ROMA Awards is this Friday! The Remodeler of Merit Awards (ROMA) honor our remodeler members for quality and value in remodeling projects that range from baths, kitchens and additions to whole-house remodels.
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The May Hot Sheet is Here!“Coming off a very successful Parade of Homes, our builders are busy right now. We expect the permit numbers to rise as we get closer to summer and the more active home buying months.” Tom Wiener, President of Housing First Minnesota
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Kickstart your membership!June 13, 2018 | BATC-Housing First Minnesota | 3:30-5 p.m. Join us for Kickstart, our member event built to help you make the most out of your membership. Members old and new are welcome to attend. Plus, it's free to attend!
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Join us for the Member Bash!June 19, 2018 | BATC-Housing First Minnesota | 3-6 p.m. Come on down so we can celebrate you! We encourage all our members to spend a few hours just enjoying the company of other BATC-Housing First Minnesota members. There will be giveaways, Member Bucks, prizes, food and ... puppies!
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Artisan Home TourJune 8-10, 15-17, 22-24 | Homes open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays | 12-6 p.m. This year's tour features 27 Artisan Homes during three weekends in June. In our 5th year of the tour we are excited to once again show the Twin Cities more examples of the amazing work our industry can do. Tickets are on sale online now!
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A Big Celebration for Avivo!
The BATC-Housing First Minnesota Foundation celebrated the completion of the last four units of the Avivo project last Thursday! The apartment units help Avivo house women and their children as they go through recovery. Build partner Soderberg Apartment Specialists completed the units in just one week. View photos from the project here >>
Upcoming Calendar of BATC Events
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2018
June 1
-ROMA Entry Commitment and Payment Due [Details]
June 8 - 24
- Artisan Home Tour [Tickets]
June 13
-Kickstart [Register]
June 19
- Member Bash [Register]
July 6
-Builder, Remodeler, Associate of the Year Entry Due [Details]
-Rising Star nominations due [Details]
July 13
-Reggie Entry Due [Details]
July 27
-Bennie Entry due [Details]
-Trillium Entry Opens [Details]
August 2
- Golf Open [Register]
August 3
-Robert L. Hanson Lifetime Achievement Award- Nomination Deadline [Details]
August 8
-Kickstart [Register]
August 31
-Trillium Entry due [Details]
September 8-30
-Fall Parade of Homes
September 18
- Foundation Golf Open [Register]
September 28-30
-Fall Remodelers Showcase For a complete list of events, visit our website at www.batc.org
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