1. Special session it is - The sprinkler mandate repeal joined several other issues that were shot down by Gov. Dayton.
2. Are you a Parade of Homes or Remodelers Showcase first timer? Mandatory Fall Orientation is tomorrow! 
3. Deadlines approaching! Register now for the 2015 ROMA Awards. Entries are due NEXT Friday.

We weren't the only ones left extremely frustrated with the end of this year's legislative session. Lawmakers will be called into a special session.

Once again the Governor’s looming threat to veto any budget bill with our sprinkler language in it proved to be insurmountable. Read more >>

It's that time of the year again! Enter the Fall Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase today. Deadline is June 9th. 

Reminder! The mandatory Fall Orientation for first time participants is tomorrow. More information >>

Nationwide housing starts rose 20.2 percent in April. This is the highest level of housing production since November 2007. Here in the Midwest we weren't as lucky and saw a 1.3 percent dip. Read more >>

Bipartisan legislation to make much-needed improvements to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting (LRRP) rule was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more >>

It's becoming a very common question. A new survey by the Urban Land Institute attempts to find answers what Millennials hope for in the future and what their current living conditions are. Read more >>

Remodelers don't miss your chance to earn some recognition for all the great work you do! Enter the ROMA Awards by next Friday!

The ROMA entry process includes two deadlines:
May 29, 2015  Entry Commitments and Payment are due.
June 26, 2015 All materials due for entries (uploaded online: floor plans, photos, written descriptions)

More information >>

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. Using these multiple learning methods will increase takeaways for each person and create a rich adult learning environment. 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.