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Three Things You Need to Know This Week

  1. Join us for the Bluebird House groundbreaking! The BATC Foundation is kicking-off their latest project on Thursday. See details below.
     
  2. Facebook Twitter and Pinterest, oh my! Learn how to make your social marketing even better at our August 13th Remodeler Round Table. See below.
     
  3. Parade Homes and Remodeled Homes are numbered! We have 390 new and 63 remodeled homes on tour this fall.

David Siegel Wins Executive Officer of the Year!

We couldn't be prouder! Our own Executive Director David Siegel was named the Executive Officer of the Year at this year's Association Excellence Awards luncheon last Thursday in Pittsburgh. While we, of course, know how dedicated and committed David is to BATC, it's great to see the rest of the country take notice. Join us in congratulating him on this great achievement!





Remodeler Confidence Rebounds in Second Quarter

NAHB’s second quarter Remodeling Market Index (RMI) rebounded two points to 59 from 57 in the first quarter. The RMI has been over 50 for nine consecutive quarters. This has been true for both current conditions and indicators of future activity. Read More >>


We spent just $37 and got 3,321 video views on Facebook

Our Artisan Home Tour Social Media was proof that you can reach a lot of people with a tiny budget. If you’d like to Learn how, join our next Remodelers Roundtable (you don’t have to be a remodeler to attend).

Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, Oh My!
When: August 13, 2015, 2:00 pm at BATC
Panel:  Katy Baar and Katie Eldred, BATC’s social media team and Loni Werner, MarketShare Masters
Free, but reserve your space by calling or emailing Katy Baar 651-697-7594.


We Have Our Fall Dream Homes!

It's going to be a great Fall Parade of Homes! Here are the six homes that have been selected as Dream Homes.

Dream Homes:
-  #33, Carl M. Hansen Companies, 5265 Kelsey Terrace, Edina, $2,199,000
-  #34, John Kraemer & Sons, 5222 Green Farms Road, Edina, $1,950,000
-  #87 Lecy Bros. Homes & Remodeling, 258 Bushaway Road, Wayzata, $1,895,000
-  #88, Jyland Construction Management Co., 324 Bushaway Road, Wayzata, $3,750,000

Dream Remodeled Homes:
-  #R7, Vujovich Design Build,
311 Pleasant Avenue, Unit #215, St. Paul, Condominium Renovation
-  #R26 , Healthy Exposure Construction, 1117 Holly Lane, Burnsville, Main and Lower Level Remodel


Update: A Roof and Walls up at Marco Solt House

Things are moving along fast at the BATC Foundation's new adaptable home for Marco Solt. Numerous BATC members have donated their time and hard work to put up the walls and roof on the house. Check out the progress here >>


Join Us Thursday for a Ground Breaking!

We’re breaking ground again, this time at Bluebird House!  Please join us as we celebrate the start of another BATC Foundation project.

Who: Home to four severely disabled young men, Bluebird House is one of several facilities operated by Twin Cities Homeward Bound.  
What: Bluebird House will receive a new family room, bedroom, bathroom, laundry and storage area – all made possible by our Build Partner Vujovich Design.
Where:  6452 Bluebird Circle, Maple Grove.
When:  Thursday July, 30th at 10 am.


Do you use Salesforce?

The BATC Foundation needs your help! We are using the non-profit version of Salesforce and need help learning and configuring the system.  If you use Salesforce and would be willing to help us out, please call Perri Graham-Raff at 651-697-7563. Thanks!


Are You Instructor Material?

BATC is looking for great instructors who can provide top-quality courses for our upcoming BATC Contractor University continuing education series. Here's your chance to submit course proposals that we'll offer for MN and WI builder and REALTOR® continuing education credits. For more information click here >>  
Application deadline is August 7!


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Upcoming Calendar of Events

Aug. 5
BATC Golf Open [Register]
Aug. 13
Remodelers Roundtable [Register]
Sept. 12 - Oct. 4
Fall Parade of Homes 
Sept. 15
BATC Bash [Register]
Sept. 22
BATC Foundation Golf Tournament [Register]
Oct. 2 - 4
Fall Remodelers Showcase
Oct. 6
BATC Clay Shoot [Register]

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


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