Great Traffic and Great Coverage!

Opening weekend of this year's Artisan Home Tour saw a 66 percent increase in traffic compared to 2015's first weekend. It wasn't just our home visitors that were all over the tour, the media covered the opening weekend from all angles. From a cover story in the Star Tribune to numerous live TV spots, check out our media coverage below:

- WCCO TV on June 9th, in-studio with Artisan Style Editor, Katy Baar
- KARE TV on June 9th, another in-studio presentation by Katy
- KARE TV covered two homes during their Saturday morning show with Lee Valsvik: Watch Amy Hendel, Hendel Homes and Watch John Quinlivan, Gordon James Construction
- Read the Star Tribune Homes section article here
- Hear Tom Gavaras on WCCO Radio here

We've got tons of activity on our social networks too. Instagram, Facebook and Twitter were all a-twitter this weekend with plenty of #OnlyArtisan interaction. 

Want to check out the homes? Get your tickets online or at any Bachman's location.

After 18 months of negotiations, BATC and BAM have failed to reach a meaningful compromise on the future relationship between our organizations. On Wednesday, June 8, 2016, the BAM Board rejected the BATC/BAM mediated agreement, ending any hope of moving ahead in a fairer and more productive partnership.  

On June 10, 2016, BATC’s Board of Directors unanimously passed a resolution directing BATC’s Executive Board to take all steps necessary to terminate BATC’s relationship with BAM, even if that means also terminating BATC’s relationship with NAHB.

Read our original email on what led to this decision and the next steps ahead below.

Legislative leaders have yet to come to an agreement on the parameters of a special session. They continue to meet this week. BATC is monitoring this closely as the tax, transportation, and bonding bills are negotiated. 

This Week's BATC Related Headlines

Mattamy Names Mills Minnesota President
Builder Online coverage of BATC member Trace Mills new position. Read more >>

A Turn Nears in the Building Frenzy of Twin Cities Apartments
Star Tribune coverage on the slowdown of rental apartments as aging millennials are buying houses and many baby boomers have been slow to downsize. Read more >>

See above for the extensive coverage BATC's Artisan Home Tour.

Join us for Eggs and Economics

Former Federal Reserve Bank economist Toby Madden will provide both a short and midterm economic outlook and dive deeper into the Minnesota economy and real estate market.

When:  July 19, 2016 • 7:30 - 9:30 am

Where: Sheraton Minneapolis West
              12201 Ridgedale Drive
              Minnetonka (across from Ridgedale)

$39 per person (includes breakfast)

Understanding that the topics Toby covers in his speeches can be a bit dry, he does things a little differently, he makes it entertaining, relevant, and most importantly, beneficial to you and your company.

Join the BATC Leadership Institute

After a successful launch, BATC is now accepting applications for 16 students to enroll and participate in the next BATC Leadership Institute series – starting this September. The Leadership Institute is aimed at the up-and-coming next leaders within BATC member companies. Applications are being accepted through July 18.

Upcoming Educational Courses

EPA Lead Renovator Recertification
Be Aware of Your Expiration Date! Certification expires every five years! Fulfill your EPA Lead Renovator recertification requirements at BATC’s Contractor University.  

EPA lead certification and/or re-certification is required for any renovation that disturbs more than six square feet of interior or 20 square feet of exterior lead paint in residential or child-occupied facilities built before 1978.  

June 28, 2016 | 8 am - Noon | at BATC | $149 
 

Understanding the Minnesota Residential Energy Code
Contractor University and the Minnesota Energy Code Compliance Collaborative present three sessions to help increase understanding of compliance with the Minnesota Residential Energy Code. 

June 29, 2016 | 7:30 am-Noon | $29 per person (includes breakfast and all sessions) | Sessions to be held at BATC in Roseville | 3 MN Contractor (including energy) and Building Official Credits

Instructors (pictured left): Ross Anderson, Neighborhood Energy Connection, Tim Manz, City of Blaine, and Patrick Huelman, University of Minnesota.  

Now - June 26 (Fri-Sat-Sun)
Artisan Home Tour [Details]
June 15
Small Volume Builders and Remodelers Joint Roundtable 
June 16 
Evening of Dreams [Register]
June 21
BATC Member Appreciation Bash [RSVP]
June 28
EPA Lead Refresher Course [Register]
June 29
MN Residential Energy Code Course [Register]
July 8 
Builder of the Year, Remodeler of the Year, and Associate of the Year entry due [Register]
Rising Star nominations due [Register]
July 19
Eggs & Economics: Mid-Year Economic Forecast [Register]
July 29
Reggie entry due [Register]
Bennie entry due [Register]
August 3
BATC Golf Open
August 5
Trillium entry opens [Register]

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