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BATC Lobbyist Larkin Hoffman Awarded

BATC’s long-time lobbyist, Larkin Hoffman, will be awarded the first annual “Lobbyist of the Year” at the fourth annual Leaders in Public Policy awards sponsored by Capitol Report and Politics in Minnesota.  The awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions toward Minnesota’s political, public policy or civic environment during the state’s current fiscal year or 2013 legislative session.

“This award recognizes what we have long known at BATC, Larkin Hoffman is the best in the business.” said BATC Public Policy Director James Vagle.

Larkin Hoffman attorneys Peter Coyle and Julie Perrus have represented BATC and supported our Public Policy team for many years in a partnership that dates back over a decade.

Pamela Belz, BATC’s President, notes Larkin Hoffman’s place in the BATC family, “BATC’s known as a rock-solid and influential group in the policy and political arena, Pete, Julie and the team at Larkin Hoffman are a big part of our advocacy successes. I’m delighted to see them recognized as the 2013 Lobbyist of the Year.”


Get Featured in Our Parade of Homes Trends Section

Last year we had a very successful Trends Section in our Parade of HomesSM and Remodelers Showcase® Guidebooks. If you would like to participate in the Fall 2013 Trends Section, we will be collecting quality images through June 30th. Contact Katy Ervin with questions: ​651-697-7594.

View the Spring 2013 Trends Section >>
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Coming Soon: In-Depth 2013 Legislative Wrap

Check your inboxes this week! BATC's in-depth 2013 Legislative Wrap will be hitting inboxes shortly. Also look for an extensive legislative spread in the July Builders' Digest.


More Good News

Sellers are Coming Back to the Market

Finance and Commerce - Demand is at its highest in eight years and year-over-year price gains are an encouraging sign to wary sellers that now is the right time to return to the market. Read the article.

No Surprise, Here's Where the Jobs Are

NAHB Eye on Housing - The rate of construction sector job openings is at its highest level since 2007. Read the statistics.


Discounts and savings opportunities through NAHB


We're still accepting entries through June 22nd!


Submit remodeling projects for the MyMarvin Gallery.


We Are Your Target Audience

The Parade of Homes Guidebooks and website put your ad in front of real buyers for your products and services - affluent, educated, and housing-interested.

Contact Kori Meewes at 612-801-9874 by July 2nd to advertise in the Fall Tour. View Ad Rates >>

Yes, we're still taking entries too, but hurry, time is running out. Contact Casey for details.


Who Will Be Remodeler of the Year?

Find out at the ROMA Awards Banquet on Thursday, June 27th at the Nicollet Island Pavillion. Register today to guarantee our best pricing. On June 19th, the cost to attend the Banquet will increase. RSVP here >>

NEW this year, all ROMA entries are available to view online. View the 2013 ROMA entries at www.batc.org.


Events & Announcements

*Receive a BATC Bonus Buck, worth $100 in BATC Bucks, when you attend an event that's in our  2013 'Champion Event Series.'

TODAY - June 18
Showroom Mixer at Mingle [get more information]
TODAY - June 18
Remodeler Round Table at Mingle [get more information]
June 27
ROMA Awards Banquet [get more information]
July 2
Fall Guidebooks Ad Deadline [see ad rates]
July 18
BATC Boat Cruise [register]
July 25
Member Orientation [register]
August 6
BATC Open Golf Tournament [register]
September 10
2013 Sponsorship Luncheon [get more information]
September 17
Clay Shoot hosted by BATC YP's [register]
September 24*
BATC Foundation Golf Tournament [get more information]   
October 15
Houzz Event [Information Coming]
October 24
Awards of Excellence Gala [register]
November 14
BATC Buck Auction [register]
December 12
Holiday Drive Member Mixer [register]

See Complete Calendar at WWW.BATC.ORG >>

View the 2013 Bonus Buck Events >>

Become an event sponsor: Take your membership to the next level by partnering with BATC. Contact Kori for sponsorship openings.