3 Things You Need to Know- We need your vote! You have received your ballot to elect our 2017 board of directors. We still need your company's vote!
BRS early bird pricing ends next week! BRS exhibitors: reserve your booth by Dec. 31st and save. Details here >>
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Housing First Network Ends the Year with a Message
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The Housing First Network has launched a public awareness campaign as we approach the new year. Our message: new homes build strong communities. Listen for our ads on MPR, WCCO-AM, KTLK and look for them on the web and social media (see sample ad above).
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Legislative Update: House Announces 2017-18 Committee Assignments
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In coordination with the Minnesota REALTORS, BATC will be announcing the 2017 Minnesota Homeownership Initiative in the coming weeks. There are numerous pieces of this initiative, but a majority of the action for the bills that BATC advocacy staff will be helping to advance will take place in key House committees.
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Construction Leads the Way in Job Growth
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Year-to-date, construction leads all job sectors in growth, with 5,840 jobs added for a 4.9 percent over the year growth rate. The next closest in year-over-year growth is Education and Health Services with a 2.8 percent growth rate.
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This Week's BATC Related HeadlinesMinnesota Gains 3,400 Construction Jobs in November
BATC Executive Director, David Siegel explains how the labor shortage is impacting our industry. Read more >>
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What's Ahead in 2017?Get the latest economic predictions for 2017 from our favorite economist, Elliot Eisenberg, at our annual board induction on January 24th at the St. Paul Hotel. Registration and networking start at 4:30 pm. Hope to see you there!
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BATC Job & Career Fair booth spaces are filling up!Thursday, February 16, 2017 | Mall of America Rotunda |12–4 PM Last year's BATC Job & Career Fair in the Mall of America Rotunda sold out, and drew more than 700 job seekers! If you need workers, reserve your booth now at this popular, highly visible and convenient location! Booth spaces are limited.
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Check Out Our Courses! 25 courses with 25 instructors offered through March 2016 - Learn from top local and national industry experts including Justin Wilson, Peter Kulczyk, Ted Winslow and others!
- Full Day Only $98 • Individual Courses Starting at $14
- Classes are open to everyone and include lunch.
- Courses are approved for continuing education credits for MN and WI Contractors, MN Realtors, and MN Building Officials.
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Are you headed to Orlando for the 2017 International Builders Show? RSVP to attend our Hospitality Suite on Wednesday January 11th from 4-6pm at Paradise Cove. Come network and socialize with us under the palm trees! Details here >>
Upcoming Calendar of BATC Events
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January 11
- IBS Hospitality Suite [Register]
January 17
- Contractor-U: EPA Lead Renovator Certification Initial Class [Register]
January 24
- Contractor-U: Seven hours of CE courses [Register]
- 2017 Launch Party [Register]
January 31
- Contractor-U: Minnesota Residential Building Code and Energy Code Questions & Answers [Register]
February 1
Small Volume Builders and Remodelers Roundtable: Managing your Online Reputation [Register]
February 7
- Contractor-U: Energy, Railing and Contractor Best Practices [Register]
February 8
Member KickStart [Register]
February 14
- Contractor-U: EPA Lead Renovator Certification Refresher Class [Register]
February 23
- Housing Day at the Capitol
February 28
- Contractor-U: Minnesota Residential Building Code and Energy Code Questions & Answers [Register]
March 7
- Contractor University: Seven hours of CE courses [Register]
March 14
- Contractor-U: Seven hours of CE courses [Register]
March 21
- Contractor-U: Seven hours of CE courses including Justin Wilson [Register]
March 28
- Contractor University: EPA Lead Renovator Certification Initial Class [Register] For a complete list of events, visit our website at www.batc.org
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