Thank you to all who attended this year's BIG Night and congrats to all our award winners. A record of more than 700 industry members attended this year's event and over 150 awards were handed out. View the full list of winners here and the photo gallery here. To relive, the night read our blog summary of the event. 

While much of the nation's attention has been on the Presidential race, this is only ONE of the ovals you have an opportunity to fill in this year. 134 state representatives, 67 state senators, 8 United States Representatives, 1 Minnesota Supreme Court Justice, 1 Constitutional Amendment, and numerous additional local offices and questions are on the ballots throughout Minnesota this year. That’s why Housing First Fund has launched the final phase of the 2016 campaign, “Vote Local.”

The Mn Department of Health (MDH) is convening an Advisory Committee as it continues a rules process which could bring custody of the federal RRP regulations to Minnesota. Today, the rule is managed and enforced out of the EPA regional office in Chicago.

Leaders from BATC's Remodelers and Public Policy Committees have met with MDH representatives and will be involved in the advisory committee process as it moves forward. We are expecting a draft of the rule from MDH shortly. BATC will review and provide public comment prior to the commencement of the advisory group process.

If you have questions on this, please contact James Vagle (james@batc.org) at 651.697. 7578. 

It's Time to Think Spring!

The Spring Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase entry deadline is less than a month away. Register your homes for the spring tour by November 21st to avoid late fees. 

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Update: Artisan Home Tour 2017

The 4th annual Artisan Home Tour will be taking place the weekends of June 9-11, 16-18 & 23-25, 2017. The following 12 builders have already committed to entering 13 homes in the tour: Charles Cudd, Denali Custom Homes, Elevation Homes, Great Neighborhood Homes, Hendel Homes, Highmark Builders, John Kraemer & Sons, Narr Construction, Pillar Homes Partner, Stonewood, Swanson Homes and Wooddale Builders. In addition, we welcome back the following sponsors: Marvin Design Gallery by Shaw/Stewart, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Granite Tops, James Hardie and Marvin Windows and Doors.

Look for future announcements on additional builders and sponsors. For builders, a reminder that the deadline to take advantage of all the marketing benefits is October 31. For more details on being a part of the Twin Cities’ premier home tour, contact Kori Meewes and Brad Meewes. 

5th Annual BATC Job & Career Fair

Thursday, February 16, 2017 | Mall of America Rotunda |12–4 PM

Last year's 2016 BATC Job & Career Fair in the Mall of America Rotunda was another huge success with more than 700 job seekers attending! If you need workers, reserve your booth now at this popular, highly visible and convenient location! Booth Spaces are Limited.

October 27
Member Volunteer Day [Register]
November 10
Member Kickstart [Register]
Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase Spring Orientation [RSVP]
November 17
BATC Buck Auction [Register]
December 13
Contractor-U: Minnesota Residential Building Code and Energy Code Q & A with Peter Kulczyk [Register]

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