1. Remodelers don't miss your chance! The deadline to enter (payment and catergory only) this year's ROMA Awards is this Friday. Enter now!
2. The Parade of Homes or Remodelers Showcase deadline is fast approaching!   Enter by June 9th.
3. The Artisan Home Tour starts next week! Tickets can be purchased at Bachman's and Patina stores, online, and at each home. We're looking forward to a great tour!

The briefing is now complete. BATC recently filed its reply brief in its code action challenging the appropriateness of the sprinkler mandate and energy code updates. Oral arguments before the MN Court of Appeals are next – we expect our court date later this Summer. 

Read the brief >>

It's not over till it's over! There will be much to be covered during the upcoming special session. Here's what got vetoed, what needs to be passed and other issues that could come up. Read more >>

MN Adds 7,400 jobs in April, Construction Leads
Recently released figures from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development showed the unemployment rate ticking downward to 3.7 percent as construction added 6,600 jobs for the month. Read more >>

Minnesota Construction Jobs Surge by 6,600 in April
Minnesota’s construction industry added 6,600 jobs in April, outpacing all other sectors and reigniting hopes for stronger growth. Read more >>

BATC Executive Director David Siegel was privileged to serve on the NAHB Budget Committee representing the Executive Officers Council. The Budget Committee met earlier this month in Washington D.C. The budget will be presented at the upcoming spring board meeting. 

Attention Remodelers! ROMA first deadline is this Friday! Don't miss your chance to be recognized as one of the best. Act today. (Payment and catergory due now, full entry details due June 26th.)

Not sure if you're ready for a ROMA? Read the top three reasons you should enter for a BATC award.

This Fall we are launching the BATC Leadership Institute! This learning experience is aimed at the up-and-coming next leaders within BATC member companies. 

The program will incorporate highly interactive exercises, discussions, and project-based activities and sessions.
More information >>

June 5 - 21
Artisan Home Tour 
July 9
Eggs and Economics Breakfast [Register]
Aug 5
BATC Open [Register]
Sept. 22
BATC Foundation Golf Tournament [Register]
 

For a complete list of events, visit our website at WWW.BATC.ORG.