1. Get social with the Parade of Homes! Enter your images and information to be featured on the Parade of Homes social media sites.
    
2. Don't forget to join us for the Remodelers Roundtable this Thursday! We'll be talking all things social media. Send your RSVP to Katy.
    
3. Because of Minnesota's Aug. 1 minimum-wage increase your office may need some updating. Get the mandatory workplace posters here.

We couldn't have asked for better weather for this year's BATC Open! Thank you to all our sponsors and members that made this event so great. Watch the video from the event above and check out the winners and photo gallery here. 

Trillium Award entries are now open! The Trillium Awards were established to honor our Associates for their partnership with Builders and Remodelers…because they don’t do it alone! Not sure if you're going to enter? Here are the three ways the Trillium Awards spread the love >>

Truck on down so we can celebrate you! Join us for an afternoon of food, friends (make new ones, but keep the old) and libations.  There will be giveaways, BATC Bucks (stock up for the Dec. auction) and prizes.

When: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: BATC
Free to attend!

Register >>

1 year anniversary of the KARE 11 backyard - KARE 11 paid tribute to the one year anniversary of the BATC backyard. Thanks again to all our amazing partners. Watch here >>

Historic house relocated in Wayzata - BATC member Pillar Homes moved a 111 year old house this morning in order to make room for their new development. The home has some great history behind it and will continue to be a part of the Wayzata community in it's new location. Watch here >> 

The Federal Reserve dropped the federal funds rate to zero in late 2008. Never in their wildest imagination did they think that seven years later the rate would still be zero, but it may not be zero for much longer. Read more >>

Did you miss the August Hot Sheet? Have no fear! The electronic version is available here as well as any of our previous archived issues. 

The city of Edina is exploring an inclusionary zoning policy that would require affordable units within new multifamily housing projects. The requirement would apply to any new multi-family project of 20 units or more requiring rezoning or other city approvals, 20 percent of units would be affordable.

In 2002 BATC led a legislative effort that amended the planning statute to allow for voluntary affordable housing agreements, however, the statute does not authorize inclusionary housing mandates. BATC will be monitoring the Edina ordinance as it moves forward. Read more >> 

The Small Business Health Care Reform Act (HR2911) is making its way through the US House of Representatives. This bill would make life easier for many small business owners by allowing them to pay for employees healthcare costs through Health Reimbursement Accounts.

We need your help, support this bill! 

                                                            - Contact your representative >>

                                                            - Download BAM's template letter >>

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.