That’s a wrap on the Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase
Thank you to all our participating builders and remodelers for another fantastic spring tour! Website traffic was up 25% compared to last spring’s tour with 22% more consumers using the site. The Dream Homes were a huge draw again this year, bringing in more than 11,500 consumers and raising over $55,000 to support the work of the BATC-Housing First Minnesota Foundation. Our spring tour also saw tons of media coverage! View some of our clips and stories, here >>
Regulatory Affairs Update: Sprinkler Debate Returns
At a Friday meeting of the Residential Building Code Technical Advisory Groups, the Minnesota Fire Association Coalition proposed that Minnesota’s Residential Building Code should mandate sprinklers be put into all new homes in Minnesota. Housing First Minnesota, which successfully defeated the sprinkler mandate in the BATC v. DLI court decision, advocated against the proposed change. In a letter to the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry, Housing First Minnesota said that data from the State Fire Marshal shows that fire deaths appear in homes built before 2004, or in homes for which a date of construction can not be determined.
3 Things You Need to Know1. Spread the word! BATC-Housing First Minnesota is accepting 2018-2019 scholarship applications through April 1, 2018. Details here >> 2. Have items to donate for a silent auction? The Hearts in Housing Gala is in need of donations for the event. Please contact Shelly Barrett. 3. We're not fooling you - last chance for sponsors! Register to be a sponsor for the Hearts in Housing Gala by April 1. Please contact Shelly Barrett to learn more.
BATC-Housing First Minnesota News
This Week's Top Headlines
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2018 40 Under 40: Jamie Tharp, PulteGroup Inc
MSP Business Journal named Pulte's Jamie Tharp to their annual 40 Under 40 list. Read More >> ‘Minnesota Modern’ homes catching on
Finance and Commerce features Sustainable 9 Design Build. Read More >>
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The March Hot Sheet“While the numbers this month are down slightly from last year we remain optimistic. With the supply shortage we have in the existing market, we expect 2018 to be a great year for new construction." - Tom Wiener, President of Housing First Minnesota
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The Digest is Here!The latest Digest will be landing in mailboxes this week. Can't wait that long? Check out our E-Mag! Inside this issue: our Q1 advocacy update, celebrating 70 years of the Parade of Homes and photos from Housing Day at the Capitol.
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Attending the Builders and Remodelers Show?
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Enhance your business at BRS's Educational Series on April 12 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. For just $20 registration you can attend two informative sessions. Three topics are offered at from 1-2 PM and repeated from 2-3 PM. So pick your two favorites and register! - High Performance Wall Assembly & Details Presented by Michael Anschel, OA Design+Build *
- Winning with Mechanic's Liens Presented by Bill Gschwind, Minnesota Construction Law Services *
- Leading Your Company for Success Presented by Jerry Olson, Resultants for
Business
* Approved for one-hour of continuing education credit for MN Residential Building Contractors, Remodelers, Roofers and Building Officials through the MN Department of Labor and Industry. High Performance Wall Assembly & Details includes one hour of Energy.
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Attend the BRS!Thursday, April 12, 2018 | Minneapolis Convention Center Hall C |1 - 8 PM This is one BATC-Housing First Minnesota event you really can't miss. Show admission is free for all attendees (licensed builders, remodelers, architects, building officials and certified interior designers). Plus, all pre-registered BATC-Housing First Minnesota member attendees will receive unlimited free dinner passes.
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KickStart Your MembershipWednesday, April 18, 2018 | at BATC-Housing First Minnesota |3:30 - 5:00 PM 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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Early Bird Ends Sunday!Saturday, April 21, 2018 | J.W. Marriott - Mall of America | 5:30 PM Come celebrate and support the BATC-Housing First Minnesota Foundation at the third annual Hearts in Housing Gala! Join us for a night of food, fun, derby fashion and generosity.
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BRS Registration Closes in Two Weeks!
Watch the video above for the 5 top reasons you need to attend BRS! Attendee registration closes on April 10, 2018. Don't miss the deadline! Register here >>
Upcoming Calendar of BATC Events
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2018
April 12
- Builders and Remodelers Show (BRS) [Details]
April 18
- KickStart [Register]
April 21
- Hearts in Housing Gala [Register]
June 8 - 24
- Artisan Home Tour
June 13
-KickStart
June 19
- Member Bash For a complete list of events, visit our website at www.batc.org
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