DLI Stops By to Talk Workforce Development
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The labor shortage is one of the major issues facing our industry. Last week Jessica Looman, deputy commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, discussed the issue with the BATC-Housing First Minnesota Education & Workforce Development Committee. "The biggest question is 'How do we connect with the people that are the future of the construction industry?'" said Looman.
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Regulatory Affairs Update: 2018 Stormwater Permit & RRP
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BATC-Housing First Minnesota recently received updates on the 2018 Construction Stormwater Permit and Minnesota’s proposed RRP (Lead Paint) Rules. Check out our blog for details on these changes. Members with questions can contact Nick Erickson, regulatory affairs manager, at nick@housingfirstmn.org.
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3 Things You Need to Know1. More than 737 registered! The BIG Night is just over a week away. Don't be the only one not there! There's still time to register online. 2. Are you hiring? The new Housing First Minnesota Career
Center is up and running. Details here >> 3. Be a part of the Housing Movement! Catch all the Housing First Minnesota action by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and subscribe to our blog.
BATC-Housing First MN Related HeadlinesShortage of listings continues to constrain Twin Cities housing market
September housing market data released by MAAR. Read more >> Golf courses give way to new housing amid demand for land
Part 2 of a 4 part Star Tribune series on how the Twin Cities are changing. Read more >>
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BATC & MNLA LEADERSHIP PEER GROUPSBATC and the MN Nursey and Landscape Association are partnering together to present Leadership Peer Groups - the next level in leadership training. Two sessions will be presented in 2018 (each session has six classes): 2018 Winter Course (JAN.-MAR.): Teams
Includes discussions around teams, collaboration, attitude, empowered teams, and resilience 2018 Autumn Course (SEP.-NOV.): Sales and Marketing
Includes discussions around sales, customers, customer service, marketing, and sales management The classes are facilitated by Rod Johnson of Growing Your Leaders who has successfully facilitated numerous peer learning groups for more than 10 years. Limited seats (15) are available for each course!
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The BIGGEST Night of the Year!At the BIG Night we come together to celebrate the industry and recognize the great work you do by presenting our Reggie, ROMA, Trillium and other BATC award winners. Thursday, Oct. 26 | Mystic Lake Casino Hotel | $110 per person
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Gather Your BATC BucksCash in your BATC Bucks for awesome prizes at this year's BATC Buck Auction on November 15. This FREE event gives us the opportunity to reward and thank members for their volunteer hours and service to the association. 4:30 PM | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | at BATC
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EPA Lead Renovator Initial Certification CourseEnrolling in our lead certification course is a crucial step in protecting your clients, your firm, your workers and yourself. Becoming certified fulfills the Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule. The EPA can fine up to $37,500 per offense. 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Monday, Dec. 11 | $199 per person | Includes Lunch | Held at BATC Approved for MN & WI contractor
credit.
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An Exclusive Home Tour Event + Reception Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 | 8:00 am–3:00 pm | Spend the morning riding in a comfortable motor coach to some of the Twin Cities most amazing homes. Homes are located in the western Twin Cities suburbs built by John Kraemer & Sons, Denali Custom Homes, Stonewood LLC and Lecy Bros. Homes & Remodeling. Then, be transported to a special lunch/reception hosted by NFL Alumni at the historic Lafayette Club in Minnetonka Beach! $200 per ticket
| Proceeds benefit the BATC Foundation and NFL Alumni Association
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And you thought last year was BIG?
Here are some shots from last year's BIG Night to get you pumped for this year's event. Haven't registered yet? There's still time! Details here >>
Upcoming Calendar of BATC Events
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2017
October 18
- EPA Lead Renovator Initial Certification Course [Register]
October 26
- The BIG Night [Register]
November 15
- BATC Buck Auction [Register]
December 11
-EPA Lead Renovator Initial Certification Course [Register] 2018
January 10
- BATC Hospitality Event at IBS [Register]
January 18
- Launch Party
February 3
NFL Alumni Artisan Home Tour [Register]
April 12
- Builders and Remodelers Show (BRS) [Details] For a complete list of events, visit our website at www.batc.org
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