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Executive Director David Siegel Director of Marketing & Communications Wendy Danks Director of Creative Services Dawnita Parmely Creative Services Coordinator Casey Scozzari Graphic Designer/Partner Fulfillment Laurie Spartz Graphic Designer Hannah Swan Graphic Design Assistant Caroline Ellingboe Press Secretary Katie Eldred Social Media & Content Coordinator Laura Marrinan Advertising Sales Kori Meewes Brad Meewes

Director of Finance & Administration Janice Meyer

Accountant Tammi Hall

Director of Membership Kristina Mahler

Administrative Assistant Emily Petermann

Director of Public Policy James Vagle

Administrative Assistant Danica Rueb

Marketing, Education & MN Green Path Manager Tom Gavaras

Assistant to Public Policy Mary Schweich

Marketing & Events Manager Nicole Coon

BATC Foundation Administrative Assistant Shelly Barrett BATC Foundation Executive Director Perri Graham

Member Services & Office Manager Heather Griffis Political Engagement Manager Mark Foster

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President Bob Michels Michels Homes

Artisan Home Tour Scott Busyn Great Neighborhood Homes, Inc.

Immediate Past President Meg Jaeger New Spaces

BATC RemodelersSM James Julkowski Julkowski, Inc.

Builder Vice President Tom Wiener Cardinal Homebuilders, Inc.

Large Volume Builders James Slaikeu D.R. Horton, Inc. Minnesota

Treasurer John Rask M/I Homes

Membership Committee Jill Murphy True North Consulting, LLC

Past Associate Vice President Jason McCarty Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Parade of HomesSM Tim Fohr Lennar

Associate Vice President Charlie Bradburn Automated Building Components, Millwork Division Secretary Dennis Galligan In-Focus Systems

Public Policy Bill Burgess Lennar Past Presidents’ Advisory Council Representative Gary Aulik Aulik & Associates, Inc. Small Volume Builders Art Pratt Pratt Homes At-Large Member Carla Warner Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc. At-Large Member Shawn Nelson New Spaces

The BATC DIGEST magazine is the official publication of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). The BATC DIGEST is published and distributed four times per year to its members and others associated with the building industry. Neither the advertisers, nor BATC, will be responsible or liable for misinformation, misprints, typographical errors, etc., herein contained. For advertising rates, resource file or address change information, contact BATC. Suggestions, ideas and letters are welcome. If circumstances require, BATC reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of BATC DIGEST issues published on an annual basis.

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BIG Night

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Election 2016: Housing Wins Big

contents PHOTO GALLERIES BIG Night / 20 Clay Shoot / 72 BATC Foundation Volunteer Day / 74 Past Directors’ Dinner / 76 BATC Auction / 78 Free Little Library Ribbon Cutting / 80 BATC Foundation Golf / 81 ON THE COVER ›› The 2017 Legislative Session is underway in the newly refurbished Capitol building.

Come and see it on February 23 at Housing Day at the Capitol (page 36).

4 Letter From the ED 6 A Word From Our President 10 2017 Board of Directors 12 BIG Night Recap 23 Contractor U 28 2017 BATC Elite Partners 30 Hot Sheet 32 Ask the Building Official 34 BATC Event: 2017 Launch Party 36 BATC Event: Housing Day at the Capitol 38 BATC Event: BATC Foundation Gala 40 BATC Event: BATC Job & Career Fair 42 BATC Event: BRS

44 Election 2016 48 Housing First Lifetime Contributors 54 Project Build Minnesota 56 Parade of HomesSM/ Remodelers Showcase® 58 Artisan Home Tour® 60 BATC Foundation 64 Minnesota’s Green Path Energy Efficiency Conference 66 Advertorial: ProBuild/Builders FirstSource 68 Member Directory 70 Social Media 80 BATC Endorsed Programs 82 Membership 88 Member News

ADVERTISING DIRECTORY ABC Supply Co., Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Arrow Building Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Bell Bank Mortgage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Black Hawk Garage Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Brock White Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Brush Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Central Marble Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 CenterPoint Energy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 65 Christian Brothers Cabinets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Cityscape Painting Contractors, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 26 Corporate 4 Insurance Agency, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 1 Cosentino Center-Minneapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Elevations Millwork & Cabinetry by ABC. . . . . . 55 Erosion Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Excelsior Capital, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Ferguson Enterprises. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 First State Bank and Trust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Chevrolet Elite Dealers . . . . . . . inside front cover Heating & Cooling Two, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supply. . . . . . . 69 Icynene Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 IDC-Automatic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 In-Focus Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . inside back cover James Hardie Building Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

JL Schwieters Bldg. Supply/Const., Inc. . . . . . . 37 Klein Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Lampert Lumber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Land Home Financial Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Lyman Lumber Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Marvin Windows and Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Molin Concrete Products Company. . . . . . . . . . 55 Muska Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Norbord, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Pella Windows & Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Piling Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 ProBuild / Builders First Source. . . . . . . . . . 66-67 Resultants for Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 RMC Solutions, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Schwieters Companies, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Shaw/Stewart Lumber Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sierra Pacific Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Synergy Products, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover The Tile Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Thermo-Tech Windows, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Uponor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Xcel Energy, MN Gas Business Dev. . . . . . . . . . . 1

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letter from the ed

Housing Policy Matters…A Lot! As we hold committee and board meetings, attend functions and read industry literature, a clear challenge emerges for our members: the mounting regulatory burden that is challenging our capacity to build affordable market-rate housing.

While regulatory impact may seem obscure to some, the burden really matters.

Regulations now account for nearly 25% of the price of a new home. A mere 10 years ago, that burden was substantially less. We know that every $1,000 increase in the price of a home results in 2,000 fewer Twin Cities residents and 4,000 fewer Greater Minnesota residents able to purchase that home.

There are several approaches BATC is deploying to address this regulatory albatross. One key is to get people elected both at the state legislature and in local government who understand our economics and will support housing. To that end, BATC was deeply engaged in the elections this November through Housing First with outstanding results.

All 16 of our endorsees were elected (they are all housing champions); and 15 of the 18 candidates for which BATC provided independent expenditure support won. Four of the 15 ran for local office

– mayor and city council. We are now meeting with these champions to advance our agenda, which includes lessening the regulatory burden. The leadership of all four caucuses at the Capitol are well aware of BATC’s role in this election and it greatly strengthens our position. We have elevated BATC and home building in a dramatic way and we stand a chance to make headway this legislative session.

We’re particularly excited to be working with the Minnesota Association of REALTORS® jointly on legislation. Together, we’ve developed a home ownership package that we believe will inspire action at the legislature and powerful support from our members. Our lobbying teams have already met with legislative leadership to share the initiative.

Success in advancing a policy agenda in the modern age requires more than effective electoral efforts and powerful lobbying. In the rapid communication of today’s

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world, it’s equally important to influence the public and influencers through issue advocacy. BATC will be using its Housing First Network in collaboration with a massive effort from the REALTORS to share the story of the importance of home ownership.

Finally, successful public affairs efforts require an active grassroots network. Our legislative initiative and issue advocacy are bold and aggressive and we’ll be calling on our Home Builder Advocate Network (HBAN) to help us advance the cause. Please mark your calendar for February 23 for Housing Day at the Capitol, which we’re holding with the REALTORS. We’re anticipating record numbers of builders, remodelers, associates and REALTORS. To stay up to date on our advocacy efforts, follow Housing First Network on Facebook, sign up for the BATC Blog and be sure to sign up for our Home Builder Advocate Network.

The leadership of all four caucuses at the Capitol are well aware of BATC’s role in this election and it greatly strengthens our position.”

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David Siegel BATC Executive Director @davidsiegel1 David@BATC.org

To stay up to date on our advocacy efforts, follow Housing First Network on Facebook, sign up for the BATC Blog and be sure to sign up for our Home Builder Advocate Network.

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a word from our president

Standing on some Pretty Big Shoulders As I begin the new year as your BATC President, I am humbled and excited for the opportunity to take on this new challenge. I’m truly grateful to the women and men who have gone before, those who have guided BATC with intelligence and passion, leaving me the much easier task of heading an organization that is strong, healthy and ready to face whatever the future may hold.

Bob Michels BATC President Bob@BMichels-Const.com 651-653-1210

And I think our future is looking darned good for the next 12 months and beyond. Our political efforts were rewarded in November, with 20 of our 23 supported candidates winning their seats. This coterie of housing-friendly elected officials will help solidify our housing caucus and make the job of our lobbyists just a little bit easier.

We’re seeing the overall economy continue a slow recovery, with forecasts for growth in home sales through the year. We may see a slight uptick in mortgage interest rates this winter, but on a positive note, that might just be the impetus to get more prospects into the market. And, while the nation remains divided, with the fall elections over, the government has a clear direction and hopefully will get down to business and fulfill the promise to

Make America Great Again.

BATC’s leadership has made some hard decisions over the past year (our disaffiliation with BAM and NAHB the most noteworthy), but I do believe that in all cases these were the right decisions. We’re prepared to assure you access to all the resources you’ve become accustomed to and much more.

Need a sample contract? We’ve just built 12 model new home and remodeling contracts for members, and we’ve updated our performance guidelines. We’re also continuing to forge and solidify alliances with a number of key Minnesota business groups to support our common interests as we blaze a new trail, making new tracks.

Forging alliances has proven exceptionally positive for BATC, and our next partnership is no exception. Working with

the REALTOR® Associations, we’re getting set for the biggest and most exciting Housing Day at the Capitol ever! We’re expecting hundreds of industry professionals to join us as we meet with our state legislators to talk policy, followed by a riproaring reception. This is really an event not to miss, so sign up now at BATC.org.

Speaking of BATC events, we’ve continued to refine and grow all of our networking events. Over 750 members gathered together to celebrate the industry at last October’s BIG Night, our biggest awards gala in a decade. We expect April’s Builders & Remodelers Show to continue on a growth curve, and I know I’ll see a lot of you at this month’s Launch Party to hear Elliot Eisenberg share insights into the local and national economy.

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BATC’s leadership has made some hard decisions over the past year (our disaffiliation with BAM and NAHB the most noteworthy), but I do believe that in all cases these were the right decisions.”

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2017 BATC Board of Directors Executive Board of Directors President BOB MICHELS

Immediate Past President MEG JAEGER

Treasurer JOHN RASK

Michels Homes 5959 Centerville Road, #250-B North Oaks, MN 55127 651-653-1210 bob@bmichels-const.com

New Spaces 2105 143rd Street West Burnsville, MN 55306 612-518-1105 meg@newspaces.com

M/I Homes 941 Hillwind Road NE, #300 Fridley, MN 55432 (612) 910-9909 jrask@mihomes.com

Builder Vice President TOM WIENER

Past Associate Vice President JASON McCARTY

Secretary DENNIS GALLIGAN

Cardinal Homebuilders, Inc. 533 Hayward Avenue N., #100 Oakdale, MN 55128 651-739-8033 tom@cardinalrealtors.com

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. 7699 Anagram Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-937-5150 jason.mccarty@westwoodps.com

In-Focus Systems 3305 Republic Avenue St. Louis Park, MN 55426 952-929-0000 d.galligan@infocussystems.com

Associate Vice President CHARLIE BRADBURN Automated Building Components – Millwork Division 18800 W. 78th Street P.O. Box 0950 Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-937-9060 charlie_bradburn@abcmillwork.com

Committee & Council Representatives Artisan Home Tour® SCOTT BUSYN

Parade of Homes TIM FOHR

Great Neighborhood Homes, Inc. 3939 West 50th Street, #103A Edina, MN 55424 952-807-8765 scott@greatneighborhoodhomes. com

Lennar 16305 – 36th Avenue N., #600 Plymouth, MN 55446 952-249-3000 tim.fohr@lennar.com

Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc. 550 Atwater Circle St. Paul, MN 55103 651-726-1642 clwarner@warnersstellian.com

BATC Remodelers JAMES JULKOWSKI

Public Policy BILL BURGESS

At-Large Member SHAWN NELSON

Julkowski, Inc. 1950 West County Road C, #100 Roseville, MN 55113 651-633-9211 james@julkowskiinc.com

Lennar 16305 – 36th Avenue N., #600 Plymouth, MN 55446 952-249-3000 bill.burgess@lennar.com

New Spaces 2105 143rd Street West Burnsville, MN 55306 952-898-5300 shawn@newspaces.com

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Large Volume Builders Committee JAMES SLAIKEU

Past Presidents’ Advisory Council Representative GARY AULIK

D.R. Horton, Inc. - Minnesota 20860 Kenbridge Court, #100 Lakeville, MN 55044 952-985-7272 jrslaikeu@drhorton.com

Aulik & Associates, Inc. 275 Market Place Street, #156 Minneapolis, MN 55405 952-591-1500 garya@aulikdesignbuild.com

Membership Committee JILL MURPHY

Small Volume Builders Committee ART PRATT

True North Consulting, LLC 4200 22nd Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55407 612-963-4049 jill@truenorthconsultingmn.com

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Pratt Homes 3500 Willow Lake Boulevard, #100 Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 651-429-8032 apratt@pratthomes.com

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1/24 Launch Party (Annual Meeting & Board Induction)

2/7 Energy, Railing and Contractor Best Practices

Get ready to launch 2017 as our best year yet. We’ll induct our new board, thank the outgoing leaders, and hear the economic forecast from Elliot Eisenberg. $39. Register at BATC.org by January 23.

Seven hour continuing education course covering dry wall systems, railing, insurance coverage, construction bonds, insurance, legal compliance and more

BATC Seminar Room | Roseville 8:00 am-3:30 p.m. www.ContractorUniversity.com

St. Paul Hotel 4:30 pm Registration & Networking 6:00 pm Program & Dinner nicole@batc.org 651-697-1954

2/8 Member Kickstart Refreshments and networking as well as how you can make your BATC membership work for you!

1/24 Seven Hours of Continuing Education Training See website for list of classes

BATC Seminar Room | Roseville 8:00 am-3:30 p.m. www.ContractorUniversity.com 1/31 Minnesota Residential Building Code and Energy Code Questions & Answers with Peter Kulczyk

2/1 Small Volume & Remodeling Roundtable

See website for list of classes

BATC Seminar Room | Roseville 8:00 am-3:30 p.m. www.ContractorUniversity.com

6/7 Entry Deadline Fall Parade of Homes & Remodelers Showcase casey@batc.org 651-697-7569

3/14 Seven Hours of Continuing Education Training

6/9-11, 6/16-18 & 6/23-25 Artisan Home Tour ArtisanHomeTour.org

See website for list of classes

7/18 Eggs & Economics: Mid-Year Economic Forecast www.BATC.org

2/16 BATC Job & Career Fair

3/28 EPA Lead Renovator Initial Class

In partnership with the Minnesota Association of REALTORS®. Join us on the “hill” and at a very special reception with legislators.

Saint Paul RiverCentre | 11:00 a.m. www.HousingDayMN.org 651-697-1954

International Market Square perri@batc.org 651-697-7597

Minneapolis Convention Center BATCBRS.com reception@batc.org 651-697-1954

BATC Seminar Room | Roseville 8:00 am-3:30 p.m. www.ContractorUniversity.com

2/23 Housing Day at the Capitol & Legislative Reception

Plans are underway to make this party even better than last year’s! Tickets are on sale now.

Shake the winter blues with some Fun in the Sun at the Builders and Remodelers Show where you get to see the hottest new products and services in the industry!

BATC Seminar Room | Roseville 8:00 am-12:00 p.m. www.ContractorUniversity.com

Mall of America Rotunda | 12-4:00 p.m. www.TCBuilderJobs.org

BATC Seminar Room | Roseville 12:00 noon-1:30 p.m. wendy@batc.org

4/1 BATC Foundation Hearts in Housing Gala

4/11 Builders & Remodelers Show (BRS)

3/4 through 4/2 Spring Parade of Homes casey@batc.org 651-697-7569

2/10 BATC Foundation Scholarship Deadline Perri@batc.org

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This course is intended for all contractors and professionals performing renovation, repair, or painting work on houses built before 1978.

BATC Seminar Room | Roseville 8:00 am-4:30 p.m. www.ContractorUniversity.com 3/31 through 4/2 Spring Remodelers Showcase casey@batc.org 651-697-7569

Our next member orientation for new and not-so-new BATC members is coming up: February 8 3:30–5 p.m. @ BATC Refreshments and networking as well as how you can make your BATC membership work for you!

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1330 County Road 42 West Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 898-0460

1460 Central Park Commons Drive Eagan, MN 55121 (612) 252-5581

8032 Wedgewood Lane North Maple Grove, MN 55369 (763) 259-6020

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ROSEVILLE

14000 Carlson Parkway Plymouth, MN 55441 (763) 541-9720

1803 West County Road C Roseville, MN 55113 (651) 631-9323

WOODBURY 1475 Queens Drive Woodbury, MN 55125 (651) 702-5436

2016 AWARD RECIPIENTS REGGIE + TRILLIUM

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Under $250,000 (tie)

$320,000 - $335,000

Caliber Homes, Inc.

Robert Thomas Homes, Inc.

#136 • Ramsey

#325 • Lakeville

Trillium Partners:

Trillium Partners:

Arrow Building Center, Creative Lighting, Inc., Pella Windows & Doors, Village Floor & Wall, Inc.

Ambiance At Home, Contract Interiors, Inc., Creative Lighting, Inc.

Under $250,000 (tie)

$335,000 - $350,000

Semler Construction, Inc.

TriStar Homes, LLC

#161 • Isanti

#154 • Andover

Trillium Partners:

Trillium Partners:

Croix Design & Drafting, Inc., Village Floor & Wall, Inc., Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc.

Automated Building Comp.-Millwork Division, Glowing Hearth & Home, Lionheart Home Staging, LLC, North Country Distributors, Inc., Select Exteriors, LLC, Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc.

$250,000 - $285,000

$350,000 - $364,000

Creative Homes, Inc.

Country Joe Homes

#237 • Hudson

#389 • Victoria

Trillium Partners:

Trillium Partners:

Ambiance At Home, Automated Building Comp.-Cabinetry Division, C&J Stoneworks, Inc., Contract Interiors, Inc., Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery, Fireside Hearth & Home, Pella Windows & Doors

Andersen Windows, Automated Building Comp.-Millwork Division, FocalPoint Flooring Cabinets & Design, Glowing Hearth & Home, Southern Lights

$285,000 - $300,000

$364,000 - $415,000

Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc.

Creative Homes, Inc.

#61 • Maple Grove

#219 • Lake Elmo

Trillium Partners:

Trillium Partners:

Southern Lights, Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc.

Ambiance At Home, Automated Building Comp.-Cabinetry Division , C&J Stoneworks, Inc., Contract Interiors, Inc., Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery, Fireside Hearth & Home, Pella Windows & Doors

$300,000 - $320,000

$415,000 - $430,000

Mattamy Homes

Kootenia Homes, LLC

#380 • Carver

#185 • Lino Lakes

Trillium Partners:

Trillium Partners:

Fireside Hearth & Home, FocalPoint Flooring Cabinets & Design, Southern Lights

Schwieters Companies, Inc.

January–March 2017

$430,000 - $445,000

$650,000 - $850,000

Mattamy Homes

TriStar Homes, LLC

#229 • Bayport

#24 • Plymouth

Trillium Partners:

Trillium Partners:

Andersen Windows, FocalPoint Flooring Cabinets & Design, Schwieters Companies, Inc., Southern Lights

Andersen Windows, Automated Building Comp.-Millwork Division, Glowing Hearth & Home, Lionheart Home Staging, LLC, MCI Paint & Drywall, North Country Distributors, Inc., Select Exteriors, LLC, Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc.

$445,000 - $462,000

$850,000 - $1,000,000

Redstone Builders, LLC

Homes by Tradition, LLC

#218 • Lake Elmo

#324 • Lakeville Trillium Partners: Ambiance At Home, Fireside Hearth & Home, MCI Paint & Drywall, Southern Lights, Water Doctors Water Treatment Co.

$462,000 - $495,000

$1,000,000 - $1,200,000

Knoblauch Builders, LLC

Copper Creek, LLC

#402 • Chanhassen

#372 • Prior Lake

Trillium Partners:

Trillium Partners:

ABC Supply Co., Inc., Glowing Hearth & Home, Southern Lights, Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc.

Above All Hardwood Flooring & Carpet, Automated Building Comp.Millwork Division, Bria Hammel Interiors, Dakota County Lumber Co., Distinctive Elements Tile & Design, LLC, Glowing Hearth & Home, Installed Building Solutions II, LLC, Kressman Homes, LLC, Southern Lights

$495,000 - $550,000

$1,200,000 - $1,500,000

Lewis Custom Homes, Inc.

Kroiss Development, Inc.

#95 • Champlin

#199 • St. Paul

Trillium Partners:

Trillium Partners:

Ambiance At Home, Andersen Windows, Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery

Ambiance At Home, Automated Building Comp.-Millwork Division, Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd., Southern Lights

$550,000 - $630,000

Over $1,500,000

NIH Homes, LLC

Carl M. Hansen Companies

#6 • Plymouth

#351 • Edina

Trillium Partners:

Trillium Partners:

Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery, FocalPoint Flooring Cabinets & Design

Allstar Construction, Andersen Windows, Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery, Fireside Hearth & Home

$630,000 - $650,000

Wooddale Builders, Inc. #408 • Wayzata Trillium Partners: Custom Millwork, Inc., Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR WINNING BUILDERS & ASSOCIATES. SEE THE WINNING REMODELERS & ASSOCIATES ON PAGES 14-15

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2016 AWARD RECIPIENTS ROMA + TRILLIUM

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Additions Under $250,000

Kitchens Under $75,000

Awad & Koontz Architects Builders, Inc.

McDonald Remodeling, Inc. St. Paul • 145 sq. ft.

Minneapolis • 1,045 sq. ft.

Additions Over $250,000

Kitchens $75,000 - $140,000

Schrader & Companies

McDonald Remodeling, Inc.

Edina • 2,000 sq. ft.

Mendota Heights • 248 sq. ft.

Trillium Partners: In-Focus Systems, Pella Windows & Doors, Shaw/Stewart Lumber Co., Southern Lights

Bathrooms Under $115,000

Kitchens Over $140,000

Orfield Design & Construction, Inc.

Suburban Dream Homes, LLC

Lino Lakes • 72 sq. ft.

Trillium Partners:

Edina • 700 sq. ft.

Southern Lights, Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc.

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Bathrooms Over $115,000

Lower Level Under $125,000

Suburban Dream Homes, LLC

Arbor Haus, LLC

Edina • 555 sq. ft.

Chanhassen • 900 sq. ft.

Trillium Partner:

Trillium Partners:

Granite-Tops, LLC

Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery

Interiors

Lower Level Over $125,000

Lake Country Builders, Ltd.

McDonald Remodeling, Inc.

Minnetrista • 1,744 sq. ft.

Inver Grove Heights • 1,800 sq. ft.

Trillium Partner:

Trillium Partner:

Fireside Hearth & Home

Fireside Hearth & Home

January–March 2017

Special Under $50,000

Special Over $275,000

New Spaces New Prague • 345 sq. ft.

James Barton Design-Build, Inc.

Trillium Partners:

Edina • 2,380 sq. ft.

Manomin Resawn Timbers, Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc.

Trillium Partners:

Special $50,000 - $275,000

Total House Under $700,000

AMEK Custom Builders, Inc.

Revolution Design and Build

Minneapolis

Hopkins • 2,556 sq. ft.

Pella Windows & Doors, Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc

Trillium Partners: Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery

Special $50,000 - $275,000

Total House Over $700,000

James Barton Design-Build, Inc.

Suburban Dream Homes, LLC

Prior Lake • 120 sq. ft.

Trillium Partners:

Edina • 5,200 sq. ft.

Granite-Tops, LLC, Southern Lights, Twin City Fireplace & Stone Company, Inc., Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR WINNING REMODELERS & ASSOCIATES. SEE ALL THE WINNERS AT

BATC.org

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Vujovich Design Build, Inc.

Homes by Tradition, LLC Builder of the Year

Remodeler of the Year

BUILDING INDUSTRY AWARD RECIPIENTS BUILDER OF THE YEAR REMODELER OF THE YEAR ASSOCIATE OF THE YEAR MN GREEN PATH LEADERSHIP AWARD

Twin City Fireplace & Stone Company, Inc.

BENNIE AWARD

Associate of the Year

Michels Homes

Mattamy Homes

MN Green Path Leadership Award

Bennie Award

BUILDER, REMODELER & ASSOCIATE OF THE YEAR AWARDS The Builder of the Year, Remodeler of the Year and Associate of the Year winners have risen to the top in the areas of trust, communication, loyalty and ethics in business dealings with customers and trade partners.

2016 BATC Builder of the Year

2016 BATC Remodeler of the Year

2016 BATC Associate of the Year

HOMES BY TRADITION, LLC

VUJOVICH DESIGN BUILD, INC.

TWIN CITY FIREPLACE & STONE COMPANY, INC.

Lakeville

Minneapolis

Edina

The Green Path Leadership Award recognizes the company that inspires us with its innovation, passion and commitment to building or remodeling energy-efficient and sustainable homes.

And, the new Bennie Award recognizes the area’s best new neighborhood.

2016 MN Green Path Leadership Award

MICHELS HOMES Eden Prairie 2016 Bennie Award

MATTAMY HOMES Woodland Cove in Minnetrista

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John Rask

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Advocate of the Year

Rising Star Award

Robert L. Hanson Award

Senator Melisa Franzen

Representative Jim Nash

Meg Jaeger

Legislator of the Year

Legislator of the Year

Recognizing individuals for their contributions to the industry are the Advocate of the Year, Rising Star Award, Robert L. Hanson Industry Service Award, Legislators of the Year and the Building BATC Award.

2016 Advocate of the Year

2016 Legislator of the Year

JOHN RASK

SENATOR MELISA FRANZEN

M/I Homes - Fridley For contributions to BATC’s advocacy efforts.

District 49 For her support of housing issues at the Capitol.

2016 Rising Star Award

2016 Legislator of the Year

KRISTIN ROTHER

REPRESENTATIVE JIM NASH

Minnesota Rusco, Inc. - Minnetonka This award recognizes an emerging leader at the beginning of their career.

District 47A For his support of housing issues at the Capitol.

2016 Robert L. Hanson Award

2016 Building BATC Award

SHAWN NELSON

MEG JAEGER

New Spaces - Burnsville For his service to BATC and the industry.

New Spaces - Burnsville (Mega Homes) For her efforts recruiting new members to BATC.

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Building BATC Award

BUILDING INDUSTRY AWARD RECIPIENTS ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR RISING STAR AWARD ROBERT L. HANSON AWARD LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR - SENATOR LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR REPRESENTATIVE BUILDING BATC AWARD

Increased Rebates for Introducing the CenterPoint Energy High Efficiency Homes™ program 1. New home builders will hire the Rater of their choice.

Participating new homes must complete a home energy rating performed by a RESNET-certified home energy rater in good standing.

2. To help builders pay for rating services, rebate levels are increasing significantly!

3. Introducing the new program implementer: ICF Beginning January 1, 2017, we will be partnering with ICF to deliver CenterPoint Energy’s High Efficiency Homes™ program!

ICF has delivered more than 70,000 new home energy efficiency programs for utilities across the nation and is eager to make Minnesota a national leader in delivering high-efficiency homes to buyers.

This opt-in energy efficiency program is available now.

By participating in the program, your homebuyers get the assurance that they’ve made a sound investment in a home that’s designed to lower energy consumption and costs, improve comfort and provide a healthy indoor environment.

For more information contact: David Poretti at 612-321-4386 or David.Poretti@CenterPointEnergy.com Hannah Jansen at 207-450-8358 or Hannah.Jansen@icf.com

NEW AND IMPROVED rebate amounts: Percent gas savings above baseline

Rebate amount

10 - 14%*

$500

15 - 19%

$750

20 - 24%

$1,000

25 - 29%

$1,500

30 - 34%

$2,000

35 - 39%

$2,500

40 - 44%

$3,000

45 - 49%

$3,500

≥50%**

$4,000

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THE BIG NIGHT – OCTOBER 20, 2016 It was a BIG Night to remember, congrats to all our amazing winners.

1. Hartman Homes 2. New Spaces 3. Katy Slater, Brush Masters; Kerry Mulcrone, Kerry & Co.; Kate Hamilton and Megan Carstensen, Kerry & Co. 4. Jim Kuiken, Accent Homes, Inc. with Nicole Coon, BATC 5. Gerald and Beth Oberlander, Toll Brothers, Inc. 6. Creative Homes, Inc. 7. Bob and Mary Jo Bennett 8. Tara McKenzie, Frankie Cameron and Jeannie Thompson, Robinson Lighting 9. Julie Magler, Adam Werner, Julie Gardner and Tara Lennon, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 10. Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc. 11. June and Thomas Wiener, Cardinal Homebuilders, Inc. 12. Kelly Contreras, Edward Jones and Chris Contreras, M/I Homes 13. Chad Spencer and Melissa Wicker, Boulder Creek Stone 14. Tara and Michael Laumann, Michael Paul Design + Build 15. Connie and Brad Sauer, Granite Tops, LLC 16. Rebekah and Pete Hagstrom, Hagstrom, Inc. 17. Aimee, Pete, Patrick and Sue Jacobson, Lake Country Builders 18. Jesse Kath and guest, JKath design build + reinvent 19. Steve Kantorowicz, Jordan Peterson, Andy Collins and Ryan Malinski, Schwieters Companies, Inc. 20. FocalPoint Flooring Cabinets & Design 21. Brad Sorensen and Joann Novak, R&J Insulation, Inc 22. Accent Homes

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VALET SPONSOR:

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MASON SPONSORS: Andersen Windows IDC-Automatic Larkin Hoffman

APPRENTICE SPONSORS: ABC Supply Co., Inc. CenterPoint Energy

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Icynene Corp.

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Sierra Pacific Windows

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You and your buyers can count on Wells Fargo Home Mortgage for: • Fast, reliable preapprovals • Extensive product offerings and construction-friendly programs • Ongoing proactive communications • A dedication to on-time closings

Contact me to learn more about how we can support your business and your customers James ‘Fish’ Fisher Regional Builder Sales Manager 651-430-9930 james.fisher@wellsfargo.com This information is for real estate and builder professionals only and is not intended for distribution to consumers or other third parties.

Information is accurate as of date of printing and is subject to change without notice.

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303 How to Deal with a Crazed Homeowner: Responding to a Homeowner’s Aggressive Threats and Tactics

806 Avoiding Danger When Using Template Contracts

12:30-2:30 PM

Tuesday, March, 14, 2017

304 Merging Home and Site: Maximizing Value, Marketability, Function, Efficiency, Views and Livability

8:00-9:00 AM

2:30-3:30 PM 305 Radiant Floor Heating – Which Type of System is Best for Your Client’s Home?

Tuesday, January 31, 2017 8 AM-3:30 PM 401 Minnesota Residential Building Code and Energy Code Questions & Answers (This course will be held at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites at Arbor Lakes, 11801 Fountains Way N., Maple Grove, MN)

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Tuesday, March 7, 2017 8-9 AM 801 When is a Development Fee Legit?

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Twin Cities Employment SOURCE: DEED MN

+1%

Twin Cities Construction Employment

Y-Y Change

October 2015

7,354

October 2016

7,416

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+9%

October 2015

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474

1,267

369

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2.9%

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3.1%

October 2016

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1,378

3.0%

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3.2%

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-0.8% Y-Y Change

Twin Cities Average Sales Price

Twin Cities Total New Listings SOURCE: MPLS REALTORS

YTD 2015

70,991

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YTD 2016

+4.6% $262,701

Y-Y Change

70,400

$274,828

+4.7%

Twin Cities Total Closed Sales

Y-Y Change

Oct 2015

SOURCE: MPLS REALTORS

Oct 2015

Oct 2016

Oct 2016

49,113

51,419

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Twin Cities Housing Units Authorized

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Finished Lots

Sales Price / SF

Housing Starts

SOURCE: KEYSTONE REPORT

YTD November 2015 YTD November 2016

Multi-Family

45%

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+6.0% Y-Y Change

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Welcome to this new column in the quarterly BATC Digest. This is your opportunity to submit your residential construction and Minnesota building and energy code questions to be answered by a local building industry expert. We are pleased that Peter Kulczyk of Green Code Knowledge is available to answer your questions.

Peter has three decades of extensive experience in the construction and building codes industry as an author and educator with extensive practical knowledge of residential building codes, energy codes and green building practices. His background includes working on staff with the International Code Council, as an instructor with the State of Minnesota Building Code Division, as a municipal Building Inspector and in various positions with residential and commercial construction companies in Minnesota. Peter is certified by the International Code Council as a Building Inspector, Plans Examiner, and Green BuildingResidential. He is also certified by the State of Minnesota as a Certified Building Official and Certified Instructor.

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The State of Minnesota Building Code (referred to as the “code”) only refers to the Building Official, who is the administrative authority of the code in his or her jurisdiction.

Some folks refer to the Building Official as the Code Official.

A Building Inspector typically works as a site inspector under the authority of the Building Official. In larger jurisdictions, there is sometimes a Chief Building Inspector appointed as a supervisor for the Building Inspectors. In many documents and training programs the four titles are often used interchangeably for convenience. In reality, it doesn’t make much difference what title is used.

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Does the code require that a proposed new house have a particular minimum square footage of floor area?

No. There is no minimum square footage addressed in the code except for some specific room areas within the house, such as 120 square feet of floor area for at least one room and 70 square feet minimum for sleeping rooms. A jurisdiction can establish minimum house floor areas in their local zoning code.

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Adam Berg & Friends Brush Masters Contract Interiors, Inc. Dakota County Lumber Co. David Weekley Homes Fireside Hearth & Home FocalPoint Flooring Cabinets & Design

James Hardie Building Products Lampert Lumber Lyman Lumber Co. Minnesota Rusco, Inc. Muska Lighting Pella Windows & Doors Schwieters Companies, Inc. The Builders Group Twin Cities Closet Company

After Party Sponsor

B ATC E V E N T

BATC Foundation Hearts in Housing Gala We had such a good time last year, we decided to do it again! The 2017 Hearts in Housing Gala will be held on Saturday, April 1 at International Market Square.

Tickets on sale now.

Individual tickets are $150 but your best deal is to take advantage of sponsorships which include four to 10 complimentary tickets. The night’s festivities include the Foundation’s annual Silent Auction, great entertainment featuring Pop Rocks and a brandnew addition for you party animals – an after-party at Cambria’s downtown Minneapolis show room featuring local musical phenom Tim Mahoney!

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WHEN

WHERE

Saturday, April 1, 2017

International Market Square

5:30 p.m. Check-in

275 Market Street Minneapolis, MN 55405

7:30 p.m. Dinner and Program 8:30 p.m. Musical guest “Poprocks” 11:00 p.m. Tim Mahoney “After-Party” Concert

After Party Cambria Gallery at IMS

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE Take advantage of sponsorships which include four to 10 complimentary tickets.

Kori Meewes 612-801-9874 kori@batc.org Brad Meewes 612-801-9874 brad@batc.org

$150 per person*

2ND ANNUAL

GALA

hearts in housing APRI L 1, 20 1 7

Questions or for more information, contact Perri@BATC.org *The BATC Foundation is recognized as a tax-exempt charity by the IRS under Section 501C3. The portion of your ticket purchase that may be deductible for federal income tax purposes if $75. Consult with your tax advisor.

CAPITAL

is AVAILABLE

Creative, quick financing solutions with predictable results.

Construction loans for new models, inventory homes, townhomes, and pre-sold homes.

In an evolving market, access to capital is a key cornerstone in your business. The Excelsior Group (TEG) is a private capital provider focused on creative financing solutions. Our team maintains the flexibility to quickly react, adapt and address your individual needs.

Additionally, TEG is active in the acquisition and development of new residential neighborhoods; offering available home sites to our home builder partners.

An ability to develop new home sites as well as offer capital solutions create a unique combined product offering, and long-term solutions to the independent home builder.

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“

The residential construction industry is one of the few remaining made in America career paths. We are very pleased to be a part of this successful event.”

John Zirbes Branch Manager, Lyman Lumber Co.

Sponsors

WHEN

B ATC E V E N T

Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017

5th Annual BATC Job & Career Fair Last year’s 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 at this popular, highly visible and convenient location in 2017!

The Mall of America offers easy access for job seekers by car, bus and light rail…great venue to increase awareness of your job openings…and an opportunity to promote home construction as a great profession to MOA shoppers.

BATC will advertise the event using radio, print ads, online job boards, social media websites plus notifications to upper Midwest technical colleges and more!

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LIMITED BOOTH SPACE AVAILABLE

12–4:00 p.m

BATC MEMBER: $349 NON-BATC MEMBER: $449

WHERE

Includes 8’ wide space, black backdrape, 6’ table, two chairs and company name sign.

Mall of America Rotunda JOB TYPES SUCH AS Drywallers Carpenters Painters Framers HVAC Designers Plumbers Project Management Sales Estimators Fork Lift Operators Drivers Interns Office Operations Field Technician Customer Service Warehouse Administrative Interns And more!

Plus, FREE website listing of open job construction positions at your business!

MORE INFO & SIGN UP TCBuilderJobs.org

FIFTH ANNUAL

JOB & CAREER

FAIR RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Contact Tom Gavaras at tom@batc.org or 651.697.7592

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ATTENDEES

B ATC E V E N T

WHEN Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Builders & Remodelers Show

SHOW NEWS AND UPDATES

*Free Show Admission for all builders, remodelers, architects, interior designers, building officials and their staff, even walk-ins. Unlimited Dinner Passes (NEW) to all BATC members if pre-registered. Non-BATC members can join us for dinner at $20 a head. Dinner for walkin attendees will cost $20 for BATC members, and $30 nonmembers.

#batcBRS17

REGISTER NOW

Trade Show Opens: Hall C, 2-8pm

WHERE

Builders, Remodelers, Architects and Designers: Expectations High for 2017 Builders & Remodelers Show Since the recession, the BATC BRS has come back with a vengeance, returning to its place as the largest building industry product show in the upper Midwest. With more than 225 vendors showing off their newest and best products and services, this year’s show is a must for every builder, remodeler, architect and designer.

Your Innovative Resource for the Building Industry Discover new trends, build new relationships, and gain the tools you need to succeed: • Discover New Products & Services • Get Top Notch Business Education

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• Unparalleled Networking • Free Admission* • Free Food*

January–March 2017

FREE ADMISSION, FREE FOOD*

Minneapolis Convention Center - Hall C

BATCBRS.org

“

You need to attend BRS to maintain a level of professionalism, to stay current on product and relationships.

Building is all about relationships and building trust, it’s very important to me.”

Liz Sprenger Destiny Homes, Inc.

“

EXHIBITORS

The Builders Show is one of the most important shows of the year for our business. Its great to get feedback from the market professionals and how we can work with each other’s business.”

Dennis Schramel Heat My Floors

THANK YOU SPONSORS

B ATC E V E N T

premier show sponsors

show sponsors

AUTO SPONSORS

brs education sponsor

Builders & Remodelers Show Book today—limited space remains: BATCBRS.org Connect with over 1,000 builders, remodelers & interior designers...and have fun doing it!

1–3pm: Exhibitors are welcome to come before the show to take advantage of educational offerings that are sure to enhance and strengthen your business.

2–8pm: The show floor opens. Join more than 225 exhibit booths to reconnect with current customers and tell your story to pro spective customers.

Any company that provides products or services to Minnesota’s residential construction industry will find BRS of value.

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bag sponsor

badge sponsor

lanyard sponsor

CITYSCAPE PAINTING CONTRACTORS, INC.

SCHWIETERS COMPANIES, INC.

J.J. ORION

ASSOCIA MINNESOTA BAYER BUILT WOODWORKS, INC.

BROCK WHITE COMPANY FIRESIDE HEARTH & HOME

bar sponsors

IDC-AUTOMATIC TWIN CITIES CLOSET COMPANY

aisle sponsors

ABC SUPPLY CO., INC. JL SCHWIETERS BLDG. SUPPLY/ CONST., INC.

PILING SYSTEMS SCHWIETERS COMPANIES, INC.

BATCBRS.org Contact Nicole Coon at nicole@batc.org or 651.697.7592

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ELECTIONS 2016 ELECT IO NS 201 6

Housing Wins Big!

As an election year, 2016 provided a powerful opportunity for discussion and consideration of priorities.

Housing and homebuilding was and will continue to be a part of this conversation thanks to the work of Housing First. BATC’s 2016 Housing First goal was to elect pro-housing candidates that are committed to supporting home building and remodeling.

HOUSING FIRST PAC’S ENDORSED CANDIDATES We are proud to report that ALL 16 of the Housing First PAC endorsed candidates have been elected to the Minnesota Legislature.

The Housing First PAC used specific criteria to determine its endorsements.

These included: the candidate’s demonstrated support for housing issues, leadership on key housing issues, candidate electability, and a strong housing and business voting record for incumbent candidates.

Our 2016

Senator Paul Anderson

Representative Dario Anselmo 49A, Edina

Representative Regina Barr

52B, Inver Grove Heights

Representative Kurt Daudt

Senator Melisa Franzen

Representative Barb Haley

Representative Randy Jessup

Representative Jon Koznick

Senator Matt Little

Representative Jim Nash

Representative Mike Nelson

Representative Joyce Peppin

Representative Roz Peterson

Senator Eric Pratt

Representative Bob Vogel

Representative Anna Wills

44, Plymouth

49, Edina

58, Lakeville

21A, Red Wing

47A, Waconia

42A, Shoreview

40A, Brooklyn Park

31A, Crown

58A, Lakeville

34A, Rogers

Housing Champions ENDO RSED

56B, Burnsville/Lakeville

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55, Prior Lake

20A, Elko New Market

57B, Rosemount

Same commitment.

Same values.

Same family.

Since 1930.

www.SchererBros.com

S U P P O R T I N G L O C A L B U I L D E R S F O R G E N E R AT I O N S BATC.org

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HOUSING FIRST SUPPORTED CANDIDATES Housing First also supported 18 candidates identified as housing champions, of these candidates 15 were elected to the Minnesota legislature!

15

0F OUR

18 Housing Champions WE R E V I C TO R I O U S

2016 Campaign

Senator Paul Anderson

Representative Dario Anselmo

Representative Dave Baker

Representative Barb Haley

Representative Jim Knoblach

Representative Mike Nelson

Representative Roz Peterson

21A, Red Wing

44, Plymouth

14B, St. Cloud

49A, Edina

40A, Brooklyn Park

17B, Willmar

56B, Burnsville/Lakeville

These candidates represent a great opportunity for growth in the housing caucus, which is made up of leaders who are committed to our goal of building safe, smart and durable homes at a price that families can afford.

T H E S E L E G I S L ATO R S O U T P E R F O R M E D T R U M P BY

19%

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13.5%

9%

Dario Anselmo

Paul Anderson

Regina Barr

Edina

Minnetonka

Inver Grove Heights

January–March 2017

HOUSING FIRST GOES LOCAL BATC’s 2016-18 strategic plan called for political engagement in local government races where housing champions were identified. This led to a slate of four local government candidates from throughout the metro, and ALL four candidates emerged victorious on election night.

Our

Lo cal Housing Champions

City Council Luke Hellier

Mayor Ryan Karasek

City Council Christine Nelson

City Council Kevin Zabel

Lakeville

Lake Elmo

BATC.org

Champlin

Oakdale

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WE’D LIKE TO THANK...

BATC is very proud of our success and impact in the 2016 election cycle. We accomplished all four of our strategic goals and we couldn’t have done it without our Housing First Leadership Group and our Lifetime Housing First Contributors. These members gave their time and commitment in an effort to elevate the housing industry.

HO USING FIRST LE ADE RSHIP GROUP Richard Berg, Chair Contract Interiors, Inc.

Gary Kraemer John Kraemer & Sons, Inc.

John Rask M/I Homes

Bill Burgess Lennar

Jason McCarty Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Scott Richter Lyman Lumber Co.

Daryl Doehr Marvin Windows and Doors Keith Horkey KEY LAND HOMES Meg Jaeger New Spaces (Mega Homes, Inc.)

James Slaikeu D.R. Horton, Inc. - Minnesota

Bob Michels Michels Homes

Jim Stanton Shamrock Builders, Inc.

Shawn Nelson New Spaces

ADVOCACY TE AM

David Siegel

James Vagle

Mark Foster

Katie Elfstrom

Mary Schweich

Executive Director, BATC

Director of Advocacy, BATC

Political Engagement Manager, BATC

Press Secretary, BATC

Assistant to Public Policy, BATC

Peter Coyle Attorney & Lobbyist, Larkin Hoffman

LIF ETIME CONT RIBUTORS $30,000+

$1,000+

D.R. Horton, Inc. - Minnesota Eternity Homes, LLC Lennar Lyman Lumber Co. Pulte Group

and more by Kori All About Erosion Control Bob Michels Brush Masters Builders Club C.N. Ostrom & Sons, Inc. CalAtlantic Homes Cardinal Floors & Designs, Inc. Collins Electrical Construction Co. Country Joe Homes Creative Homes, Inc. Custom Millwork, Inc. Custom One Homes Doboszenski and Sons, Inc. Elander Mechanical, Inc. Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc. Fireside Hearth & Home FocalPoint/Builders Carpet Global Closing & Title Services Hans Hagen Homes, Inc. Harkraft, Inc. Heating & Cooling Two, Inc.

$10,000+ Contract Interiors Gonyea Homes, INc. Marvin Windows and Doors Mattamy Homes Nodland Construction Co., Inc. North American Realty, Inc./ Frank Kottschade Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. Jim Stanton The Builders Group Tradition Companies

$5,000+ John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. KEY LAND HOMES McDonald Construciton, Inc.

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Hedberg Supply HouseRater Huikko Plumbing Icynene Corp.

Ispiri, LLC Lampert Lumber Larry John Wright Advertising, Inc. Manor Concrete Construction, Inc. Metro Foundations Metro Home Insulation, LLC Metro Siding, Inc. Michael Lee, Inc./ Kootenia Homes Minnesota Valley Millwork, Inc. New Spaces Pella Windows & Doors Phase One Enterprises, Inc. Pro Drywall & Painting, Inc. Residential Science Resources, LLC Sabre Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

Todd Simning Southview Design Stinson Leonard Street, LLP Stone Cottage Construction, Inc. Streeter & Associates Swanson Homes Vantage Law Group Villaume Industries, Inc. Water Doctors Water Treatment Co. Waterproofing, Inc. Weis Builders Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Zenith Exteriors, Inc.

$500+ Alside Installed Sales (Associated Materials) Peter Coyle Crystal Kitchen Center, Inc. Ronald Derrick JMS Custom Homes, LLC Mark D. Williams Custom Homes TC Homes, Inc.

$100+ Action Overhead Garage Door, Inc. George Cundy Ron DeCoux Derrick Custom Homes, LLC Elite Waste Disposal Hallmark Building Supplies, Inc. Hayfield Window & Door Co., Inc. Home Options, Inc. IDC – Automatic J & W Asphalt, Inc. Lemmerman Construction Jim Palmersheim Mulligan Landscaping Parent Builders Inc. Paulsen Excavating Inc. Pioneer Engineering, P. A .

Princess Marble & Granite Rooke, Johnson & Renslow Insurance Agency Robert Torgerson

udio

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• Finish Carpentry • Millwork • Prefinish • Cabinetry • Hardware • Windows • Exterior Doors • Design Studio

SO WHERE DO THE NUMBERS STAND? This legislative session, House Republicans will have a majority composed of 76 members compared to the 57 seats occupied by the DFL. One vacant seat (32B) will be filled on February 14th with a special election. In what was expected to be a fight to maintain the majority in the House, Republicans actually gained 3 seats from their previous 73-member majority.

As expected, the Republican caucus unanimously chose to keep Kurt Daudt (Crown) as the Speaker of the House and Joyce Peppin (Rogers) as Majority Leader (Joyce is a BATC Legislator of the Year). After six years as leader of the DFL caucus, Paul Thissen (Minneapolis) chose to step aside to allow new leadership. Melissa Hortman (Brooklyn Park) will take over the role of Minority Leader starting in January.

Speaker Kurt Daudt

Majority Leader Joyce Peppin

Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka

Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk

34A, Rogers

31A, Crown

Minority Leader Melissa Hortman 36B, Brooklyn Park

On the other side of the Capitol, the Minnesota Senate saw an unexpected change. For the past four years, the DFL held a 39-27 majority. In January the GOP will hold a 1-vote 34-33 majority.

Despite the GOP caucus regaining the majority in the Senate, their current leader David Hann (Eden Prairie) lost in the process. Senator Paul Gazelka (Nisswa) was selected to take over the top job in the GOP caucus, while Senator Tom Bakk (Cook) will remain the leader of the DFL caucus.

09, Nisswa

03, Cook

BATC’S 2017 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES This legislative session, BATC will be working with the Minnesota Association of REALTORS® and other groups to advance homeownership at a price Minnesota families can afford through the Minnesota Homeownership Initiative. The legislation will emphasize first-time homeownership, greater efficiency and transparency in government decisions affecting housing, creating a better environment for construction of owner-occupied multi-family projects, and investment in construction industry workforce development programs.

JOIN US LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD

FEBRUARY 23 • ST. PAUL RIVERCENTRE

Save the date for the 2017 Housing Day at the Capitol on February 23rd! Hundreds of members from BATC and the Minnesota Association of REALTORS® will have the opportunity to advocate for housing issues as well as get a view of the newly renovated Capitol! Featuring lunch, meetings with your Legislators and an outstanding evening reception with Legislators.

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a word from our president (from page 6)

Our marketing efforts, under the Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase and Artisan Home Tour remain immensely popular and highly respected. Yet we’re very aware that we cannot just continue the same old same old. We’ve been putting resources into understanding and adopting new media and online strategies that will help us meet the changing way families search, shop and make buying decisions.

We’re investing in marketing to showcase the benefits of new and newly remodeled homes, with a goal of growing the pool of prospects ready and able to buy your homes and your remodeling services.

On another front, we have joined with some 15 other construction groups to create

Project Build Minnesota, a recruiting campaign designed to bring young people into the construction field. This is a long-term effort aimed at students, teachers, counselors, policymakers and parents to showcase the amazing opportunities this industry offers.

Stay tuned to the BATC Digest for further developments as we get deeper into this campaign.

There’s plenty more to talk about, which I plan to do in the coming issues of BATC Digest, but please know that I and the rest of the BATC Board of Directors are committed to our association and our industry.

We’ll be working hard to meet our mission of helping you grow your businesses through marketing, advocacy and industry connections.

Please, never hesitate to give me a call or drop me an email if you have comments, recommendations or any complaints to share.

Before I sign off, let me take a minute to thank our 2016 President, Meg Jaeger. Meg was a remarkable president, effectively leading us through a tough year with grace and honor. Hers are pretty big shoes to fill, but I’m ready to step up and do my best for you, for BATC and for our industry.

Bob Michels 2017 BATC President Owner, Michels Homes bob@bmichels-const.com 651-653-1210

“

...we’re very aware that we cannot just continue the same old same old. We’ve been putting resources into understanding and adopting new media and online strategies that will help us meet the changing way families search, shop and make buying decisions.”

BATC IS AN AMAZING COMMUNITY of smart, dedicated and successful business people working together to make this industry stronger & healthier, while helping each and every one of us be more successful.

Our Mission: Helping our members build their businesses and through marketing, advocacy and industry connections.

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IMAGINE

what a new clopay door could do for your home provided by:

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Project Build Minnesota: Working together to grow our workforce to create a multi-year marketing campaign to showcase the trades and careers in construction.

LETTER FROM THE EO BATC is chairing the marketing effort and all engaged are excited to be working with the Public Relations/Advertising Company Bolin Strategic to bring this effort forward. BATC will support If you want to the broader campaign through $1,000,000+ Spent on Parade 629 Attendees Registered for the 18,782 Visitors to the 2015 Fall OUR REGION of Homes and Remodelers Big Night in 2015 (45% Builders and 2016 Spring Artisan Dream be involved in Workforce 3 Million Residents in our Region Showcase Marketing Annually Remodelers, 51% Associates) Homes its Education &and David Siegel BATC’s efforts, 60% of Minnesota Legislators are 459 Homes in the Spring Parade 13,462 Pictures in BATC’s Flickr $21,000+Development Raised by Artisan Committee, chaired in our Region of Homes Account Home Tour for BATC Foundation BATC Executive Director 70% of the State’s Economic Scherer Brothers. @davidsiegel1 please contact 423 Homes in the Fall Parade of 120 Reggie Entries in 2016 $385,966by Total Pat Funds Hegseth, Activity Occurs in the Metro Homes Supporting BATC Foundation in our industry. The effort, called Projects/Programs Region ROMA Entries in 2016 in 2015 If you want to75be involved in david@batc.orgExecutive 114 Total Homes in Both the 500+ Trillium Entries in 2016 Spring and Fall Remodelers Total Cash and In-Kind Project Build Minnesota, is being $442,385 BATC MEMBERSHIP Showcase DonationsBATC’s to the Foundationefforts, please contact 2,500 Estimated Total Attendees Director David 1,100 Members spearheaded by The at All BATC Functions for 2016 22,053 Builders Parade of Homes $189,421 Raised at the FirstExecutive Facebook Likes Ever Hearts in Housing BATC Director David Siegel at 5 Overarching Strategic Goals in Siegel: Foundation Gala the 2016-2018 Strategic Plan Group Educational Foundation.

MN GREEN PATH 1,954 Parade of Homes david@batc.org.

Instagram Followers $32,200 Raised at the BATC 177 New Members Joined BATC 8,000+ Homes Provided a david@batc.org 15 construction-related Foundation Evening of Dreams inSome the Past 12 Months Minnesota Green Path Home 1,200 Parade of Homes Pinterest (part of the Artisan Home Tour) Performance Report Since the Followers 17 Members of the BATC Board Program Began Associations are working together of Directors; 8 Members of

2016

by the numbers

BATC is pleased to be a leader in a large collaborative effort to enhance the image of construction as a career of choice and to reach the youth of today and tomorrow to showcase the great opportunities

the BATC Executive Board of Directors

1,494 Parade of Homes Twitter Followers

150+ Members Involved in BATC and BATC Foundation Committees and Task Forces in 2016

80,036 Parade of Homes You Tube Channel Views

WE HID IT GOOD.

100% Commitment by BATC Leadership and Staff to Serve You, our Members

CONSUMER MARKETING

312,930 Unique Visitors for Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase in the Most Recent Year

Exit Interviews: 4.4 out of 5 Overall Impression of Event from Spring 2015 tour exit interviews (POH/RS)

FIND THIS

Phone Survey: 10% of Respondents had Attended; of those, 93% had a Positive Impression of the Parade of Homes (Spring 2015) and Nearly 70% said Attending Helped Their Thinking About Housing

1. You must be a member to participate.

2. Email or fax us, telling what page it’s on: laurie@batc.org or 651-697-7575

52 Times Per Year the BATC Voice E-Newsletter is Sent to Members 25% Average Open Rate for the Weekly BATC Voice enewsletter

7,151 Photos in the ParadeofHomes.org Gallery

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS

12 Times Per Year the BATC Hot Sheet is Sent to Members

160,000 Parade of Homes and 120,000 Remodelers Showcase Guidebooks Picked up Annually at Holiday Stationstores 200 Reads and 6,000+ Impressions of the Spring and Fall Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase Guidebooks Digital Editions

40,000 Artisan Home Tour Look Books Mailed to High-Income Households 3,734,565 Impressions of our “Buy New” Digital Between Tours Promotion

BATC FOUNDATION $98,544 Raised at the Spring and Fall Artisan Dream Homes during the Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase

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LAST ISSUE

37 BATC Elite Sponsors (4 Diamond; 4 Platinum; 7 Gold; 6 Silver; 16 Bronze) THANK YOU!

and Remodelers Show (58% Builders, 32% Remodelers, 10% Architects, Interior Designers, Building Officials and Students)

January–March 2017

16 Candidates Endorsed by BATC PAC in the 2016 November Election 32,116,657 Total Impressions of Housing First Videos With

Messages About Our 2 0 1 6Positive Industry and Candidates Who are

3 Million Residents in our Region

$1,000,000+ Spent on Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase Marketing Annually

60% of Minnesota Legislators are in our Region

459 Homes in the Spring Parade of Homes

70% of the State’s Economic Activity Occurs in the Metro Region

423 Homes in the Fall Parade of Homes

280 Golfers at the BATC Open BATC MEMBERSHIP 1,100 Members 5 Overarching Strategic Goals in the 2016-2018 Strategic Plan 177 New Members Joined BATC in the Past 12 Months 17 Members of the BATC Board of Directors; 8 Members of the BATC Executive Board of Directors 150+ Members Involved in BATC and BATC Foundation Committees and Task Forces in 2016 100% Commitment by BATC Leadership and Staff to Serve You, our Members

312,930 Unique Visitors for Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase in the Most Recent Year 229,000 Adults Said They Had Visited a Parade of Homes Tour in the Last Year (2015) $117,907 Average Income of Those Visitors 71% are Married 67% have a College Degree or Higher Exit Interviews: 4.4 out of 5 Overall Impression of Event from Spring 2015 tour exit interviews (POH/RS) Phone Survey: 10% of Respondents had Attended; of those, 93% had a Positive Impression of the Parade of Homes (Spring 2015) and Nearly 70% said Attending Helped Their Thinking About Housing

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by theChampions numbers of Housing

96% of Attendees Come to the Show to Make Industry Connections and 75% Come OUR REGION Because it’s Fun!

2,624,690 Page Views for Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase in the Most Recent Year

5. Entries must be received by February 15, 2017.

45,048 Unique Visitors in One Year to the BATC.org Member

LETTER FROM THE EO

99% of Attendees Come to the Show to See New Products and Services (Post-Show Survey)

CONSUMER MARKETING

3. All who successfully find the nail will receive $100 in BATC bucks. One lucky winner of a drawing receives $500.

4 Times Per Year the BATC Digest Magazine is Sent to Members (Averaging 82 Pages)

Website The nail was on the “Letter From the ED” page (page 4).

1,505 BATC Facebook Likes 250 Job Postings and 700+ Job Congrat’s to Bill Gschwind, Minnesota Construction Law Seekers 1,713 BATC LinkedIn Followers Services and Rick Lockwood, Prudential, who were generously 238 Registered Attendees for 898 BATC Twitter Followers Builder Day at the Capitol (37% rewarded BATC bucks in time for the 2016 BATC Buck Builders & Remodelers, 50% with15,408 BATC YouTube Content Associates) Views Auction held in November.

996 Attendees to the Builders 35 Businesses at the BATC Job & Career Fair

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18 Members Enrolled in the 2016 Leadership Institute

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IF YOU FIND IT...

296 Green Path Homes in the Fall 2016 Parade of Homes

250+ Companies Attended Contractor University

It could be tucked into a photo or stuck inSaid a They drawing…in a Views mar200,985 Page for Artisan 229,000 Adults Had Home Tour Visited a Parade of Homes Tour in Last an Year (2015) gin…in a body of text…even used theas exclamation point at the $500,000+ Spent on Artisan Home Tour Marketing $117,907 Average Income of end of a headline (but never in an advertisement).

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7,500 Contractor University Catalogs Distributed to All Twin Cities Licensed Contractors

22% of our Region’s Families are Likely to Buy a New Home in the Next 5 Years and Will Consider New or Newly Remodeled When They Do

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2,624,690 Page Views for Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase in the Most Recent Year

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114 Total Homes in Both the Spring and Fall Remodelers Showcase 22,053 Parade of Homes Facebook Likes 1,954 Parade of Homes Instagram Followers 1,200 Parade of Homes Pinterest Followers 1,494 Parade of Homes Twitter Followers 80,036 Parade of Homes You Tube Channel Views

146,179 Total Click-Throughs of Housing First Videos With David Siegel Positive Messages About Our BATC Executive Director Industry and Candidates Who are @davidsiegel1 david@batc.org Champions of Housing 18,782 Visitors to the 2015 Fall and 2016 Spring Artisan Dream Homes

629 Attendees Registered for the Big Night in 2015 (45% Builders & Remodelers, 51% Associates)

$21,000+ Raised by Artisan Home Tour for BATC Foundation

13,462 Pictures in BATC’s Flickr Account

$385,966 Total Funds Supporting BATC Foundation Projects/Programs in 2015

120 Reggie Entries in 2016

$442,385 Total Cash and In-Kind Donations to the Foundation

500+ Trillium Entries in 2016

$189,421 Raised at the FirstEver Hearts in Housing BATC Foundation Gala $32,200 Raised at the BATC Foundation Evening of Dreams (part of the Artisan Home Tour)

EDUCATION 7,500 Contractor University Catalogs Distributed to All Twin Cities Licensed Contractors

75 ROMA Entries in 2016

2,500 Estimated Total Attendees at All BATC Functions for 2016

MN GREEN PATH 8,000+ Homes Provided a Minnesota Green Path Home Performance Report Since the Program Began 296 Green Path Homes in the Fall 2016 Parade of Homes

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22% of our Region’s Families are Likely to Buy a New Home in the Next 5 Years and Will Consider New or Newly Remodeled When They Do

250+ Companies Attended Contractor University

52 Times Per Year the BATC Voice E-Newsletter is Sent to Members

18 Members Enrolled in the 2016 Leadership Institute

25% Average Open Rate for the Weekly BATC Voice enewsletter

7,151 Photos in the ParadeofHomes.org Gallery

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12 Times Per Year the BATC Hot Sheet is Sent to Members

160,000 Parade of Homes and 120,000 Remodelers Showcase Guidebooks Picked up Annually at Holiday Stationstores 200 Reads and 6,000+ Impressions of the Spring and Fall Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase Guidebooks Digital Editions 200,985 Page Views for Artisan Home Tour $500,000+ Spent on Artisan Home Tour Marketing 80,000 Artisan Home Tour Guidebooks Mailed to HighIncome Households 40,000 Artisan Home Tour Look Books Mailed to High-Income Households 3,734,565 Impressions of our “Buy New” Digital Between Tours Promotion

BATC FOUNDATION $98,544 Raised at the Spring and Fall Artisan Dream Homes during the Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase

37 BATC Elite Sponsors (4 Diamond; 4 Platinum; 7 Gold; 6 Silver; 16 Bronze) THANK YOU! 35 Businesses at the BATC Job & Career Fair 250 Job Postings and 700+ Job Seekers 238 Registered Attendees for Builder Day at the Capitol (37% Builders & Remodelers, 50% Associates) 996 Attendees to the Builders and Remodelers Show (58% Builders, 32% Remodelers, 10% Architects, Interior Designers, Building Officials and Students) 99% of Attendees Come to the Show to See New Products and Services (Post-Show Survey) 96% of Attendees Come to the Show to Make Industry Connections and 75% Come Because it’s Fun! 280 Golfers at the BATC Open

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4 Times Per Year the BATC Digest Magazine is Sent to Members (Averaging 82 Pages) 45,048 Unique Visitors in One Year to the BATC.org Member Website 1,505 BATC Facebook Likes 1,713 BATC LinkedIn Followers 898 BATC Twitter Followers 15,408 BATC YouTube Content Views

HOUSING FIRST 16 Candidates Endorsed by BATC PAC in the 2016 November Election 32,116,657 Total Impressions of Housing First Videos With Positive Messages About Our Industry and Candidates Who are Champions of Housing 146,179 Total Click-Throughs of Housing First Videos With Positive Messages About Our Industry and Candidates Who are Champions of Housing

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How do we

Get Out the Word When it’s Tour Time?

Find out by checking out our new Fall 2016 Parade of Homes/ Remodelers Showcase Wrap-up Brief

Informed Marketing Last Spring’s research study designed to identify what BATC stands for (as opposed to what we fight against), also helped us better understand the motivations of new home and remodeling buyers. We’re paying close attention to these stats as we plan promotion for our 2017 tours. But even more important, this data will help us align our highly targeted digital Buy New and New and Newly Remodeled Homes Make your Life Better campaigns to key audiences as we promote our industry between tours.

Here are some of the key findings that you might find helpful in your own marketing: • • •

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• Our promotional goal is to reach the most prospective buyers and housing-interested consumers possible, and then get them out to tour. Our prospects range from young millennials to aging boomers and almost everyone in between, and each group consumes information differently, which makes reaching our broad target audience challenging. Our solution is to diversify our media buy across a variety of channels, and augment it with a massive public relations effort. Read and see all about it in the new Brief!

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22 percent of Twin Cities adults are thinking about making a move, and would consider new or newly remodeled homes when they do.

Two-thirds of those prospective buyers believe that community is as important (1/3) or more important (1/3) than the home itself.

These prospects trust BATC and they have confidence in the workers who do the hard work of building homes (carpenters, plumbers, roofers).

83 percent believe the decision to purchase a home to be very important or the most important decision you can make.

79 percent believe a strong housing industry is a very important part of the overall economy.

The difference between an average year for home building and a great year is about three percent of our target audience of 240,000 households in the region.

Currently, our target audience lives in the growth suburbs (44%) with 29% in stable suburbs and 27% in the inner cities.

Of those folks, 33% already own a single family home, 25% own a multi-family unit, 5% used to own but now rent, and 37% rent.

55 percent want a larger home, 23% want a smaller home while 22% want a home of about the same size as they currently have.

58 percent want to stay in their current community, 19% each either want to move further out or closer to the core cities.

47% are looking for a home priced between $250,000 and $400,000, while 14% are looking at a price tag higher than $400,000.

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Artisan Home Tour: Four Years Strong The fourth annual Artisan Home Tour is off to a great start, with over 21 companies already signed up with some truly amazing homes (see the list at left sidebar). Here are a few key milestones: •

Full Cadre of Sponsors: Returning sponsors include Wells Fargo and Shaw/Stewart Lumber (Master) plus Granite Tops, James Hardie, and Marvin Windows and Doors (Journeyman). We’ve added Journeyman Sponsor Twin Cities Closet Company to round out our lineup.

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Distribution Partners Back On Board: We’ll once again be polybagging our Guidebook with the Summer issue of Artful Living Magazine and the LookBook in their Fall edition. Bachman’s will be selling tickets, and Holiday Stationstores will have discount coupon brochures at the checkout lanes.

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Friday Wine/Beer Nights Are Back: Our beverage partners will be helping us serve wine or beer samples every Friday.

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REALTOR® Day: We’re dedicating the middle Friday to a REALTOR® Open House, making it even easier for them to learn more about our Artisan builders and remodelers.

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Parade Craze App: This popular ticketing app provides real time traffic stats, plus the comments and rating system let visitors share their impressions while giving us plenty of meat for our social media posts.

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Supporting BATC Foundation: A portion of ticket proceeds help support the BATC Foundation, giving visitors another reason to tour.

Builders BohLand Homes Carl M. Hansen Companies Charles Cudd Co., LLC Denali Custom Homes, Inc. Elevation Homes Great Neighborhood Homes, Inc. Hendel Homes Highmark Builders, Inc. John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. Kroiss Development, Inc. Lecy Bros. Homes & Remodeling Michael Paul Custom Homes Narr Construction, Inc. Pillar Homes Partner, Inc. Stonewood, LLC Sustainable 9 Design + Build Swanson Homes Wooddale Builders, Inc.

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Combining mass media with highly targeted promotion that included social media, online search, retargeting, video and digital display

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Deserving Veteran Family Receives Helping Hand Jason served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corp, completed three tours of duty in Iraq and is currently serving in the Minnesota National Guard. After being discharged from the Marines, Jason returned to Minnesota where he found it tough to find a job. To complicate matters further, his wife Genella was experiencing medical problems due to complications from the birth of their son. Jason and Genella experienced financial difficulties and were not able to keep up with the expenses related to maintaining a home that was over 100 years old.

The BATC Foundation, working with Rebuilding Together Twin Cities and Build Partner Soderbeck Design, was able to help Jason and Genella with some much needed repairs to their foundation, replacement of windows, flooring in the kitchen and bathroom, landscaping and a new set of home appliances.

Jason and Genella’s home was also the focus of the BATC Foundation’s first ever BATC Member

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Volunteer Day! This event was a big hit and provided BATC members the opportunity to give back by landscaping and building a play structure for the family’s children.

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Things are looking up for the family now that Jason is fully employed. Genella is still struggling with serious medical issues but has peace of mind knowing that their home will be around for many more years to come!

BATC Foundation Member Volunteer Day

See the Volunteer Day photo gallery on page 74.

More than 20 BATC members came out for the BATC Foundation’s Volunteer Day on October 27th in Oak Park Heights! Working with Rebuilding Together, the volunteers helped complete various home improvement projects for Jason and Genella Jemelka and their three kids.

Special thanks to these BATC members for their donations of labor and materials to the project: Bachman’s Floral Gift & Garden Florstar Sales, Inc. FocalPoint Flooring Cabinets & Design Lake Country Builders

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Rachel’s Room We are delighted to be partnering with Special Spaces again to provide a “special space” to a very special little girl. Special Spaces is a non-profit that provides space makeovers for children with lifethreatening illnesses. This will be our third project with Special Spaces Minneapolis.

This winter, Build Partner Ispiri will be remodeling a part of Rachel’s basement as a hang-out for Rachel and her friends. Rachel, who is 12, was diagnosed with severe Crohn’s Disease and a spinal malformation two years ago. Over the past two years Rachel has experienced many

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hospitalizations related to her illness and continues to miss a lot of school. When she is able, she is active in Circus Juventas and theatre. She’s a world traveler, visiting Paris, Belgium and China. Rachel also loves music and sings in her school

choir. Rachel’s bedroom is tiny so she opted to have a room in her basement renovated to give her a place to do her homework, make crafts and watch TV with her friends. This project started in January so stay tuned for the “after” photos!

Foundation scholarship selections will give priority to those seeking to learn a construction related trade. This includes carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and others.

Last year the BATC Foundation provided four scholarships ranging from $3,000 $4,000 each!

2017 Hearts in Housing Gala Tickets On Sale Now!

The night’s festivities include the Foundation’s annual Silent Auction, great entertainment featuring Pop Rocks and a brand-new addition for you

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party animals – an afterparty at Cambria’s downtown Minneapolis show room featuring local musical phenom Tim Mahoney! The BATC Foundation has also reserved a block of rooms at the nearby Crowne Plaza with the terrific price of only $99 so that you can party all night long!

Rooms must be reserved by February 22. To get the rate of $99, call 612-338-2288 and use the code BAT. To reserve your

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The 2017 Hearts in Housing Gala will be held on Saturday, April 1 at International Market Square and tickets are now on sale. Individual tickets are $150 but your best deal is to take advantage of sponsorships which include four to 10 complimentary tickets.

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ProBuild is proud of its long history, tracing its roots back to the Laird Norton Sawmill which opened in Winona in 1855.

Local Service, National Clout, and a Truss Plant to Boot!

ProBuild is upping their game in the Twin Cities region.

Our long-time member, which was acquired by Builders FirstSource in 2015, is now positioned to bring even better service and more options to their clients.

“We’re committed to the Twin Cities and upper Midwest,” explained Area Manager, Dave Mills. “This has been a great market for us; we see the fundamentals lined up and a lot of promise for the future.”

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“Everything we do, we do with a customer-driven focus, we will continue to strive to be the best by listening, anticipating and responding to our customers’ needs.”

The first step was ProBuild’s threeyear plan for growth, which meant moving out of their too-small Zimmerman location and adding a truss plant. They did this by moving into the former Stock Lumber site in Oak Grove. They completed the move from Zimmerman in September 2016, and the new truss plant is on schedule to open in early 2017.

With the addition of a truss operation and larger lumber yard in Oak Grove, ProBuild has added the perfect complement to their Lakeville locations. The Lakeville lumber yard, the millwork shop and design studio are one of the premier building material suppliers in the country, and will remain a destination for area contractors.

Their next step will be transitioning their name from ProBuild to Builders FirstSource this year. In 2015, Builders FirstSource generated over $6 billion in revenue from 400 locations in 40 states.

But going big doesn’t mean losing touch. “Everything we do, we do with a customer-driven focus,” Mills said.

“We will continue to strive to be the best by listening, anticipating and responding to our customers’ needs.”

To do that they promise to keep a sharp eye towards on-time, complete and accurate delivery services, ensure only top-quality materials and products, and leverage their expertise and field experience to proactively anticipate and resolve their clients’ needs.

They are also committed to promoting a safe, secure and productive environment for their associates, customers, suppliers and the public. “We will not compromise safety to achieve other objectives,” Mills emphasized.

Now, with even more national purchasing power, their top-shelf millwork production and truss facilities, and their dedicated and experienced staff, ProBuild/Builders FirstSource is ready to meet the needs of contractors across the region. They offer a one-stop shopping experience plus expert support every step of the way – offering a competitive advantage while reducing risk for their customers.

Learn more online at bldr.com. And then contact Dave Mills at 630-918-9850 to see why they truly are Builders FirstSource.

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Getting Social with #BATClife Thank you for getting social with us! We so appreciate your time, dedication and talents. Whether you are attending a committee meeting or one of our big events take a snap and share your BATC moments with #BATClife. Help us recognize all that you do for BATC and our industry. Check out what our members have already posted using #BATClife!

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1. 4th Annual BATC Clay Shoot had record attendance with 150+ shooters and even more attending dinner only. 2. Kristin Rother, Carrie Olson, James Oman and Maddie Willison, Minnesota Rusco, Inc. 3. Chris Van Klei, Detail Homes, Inc.; Colby Mattson and John Yau, Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd. and Brian Grabski, Designed & Made Custom Woodworking 4. Dan Billet, Russ Diem, Cory Marlowe and Mike Leeman, Diversified Wall Systems 5. Andrew Schmidt, AMEK Custom Builders; Cody Bergeron, Bergeron Custom Homes; Ed Engelbrecht, Pella Windows & Doors and Matt Schmidt, AMEK Custom Builders 6. Brent Carlson, Carlson Asset Management; Bret Garry, Garry Insurancenter and Tamara Erickson and Jim Null, Country Joe Homes 7. Sam Chapirson, All, Inc.; John and Jeff Kraemer, John Kraemer & Sons and Ross Agnello, All, Inc. 8. Kevin Horkey and Mark Ryks, KEY LAND Homes with Gerry Gargaro, All, Inc. 9. Andy Voorhees, Ancona Title & Escrow; Brendan O’Meara, Riverland Bank; Brad Meewes, BATC and Michael Cronin, Cabela’s Corporate Outfitters 10. Adam Roloff, Steve Erb, Shelby Allen and Chad Priebe, Bell Bank Mortgage 11. Winner (kind of) Worst Team: Rich Cooke and Bruce Lenzen, Bruce Lenzen Design Build, with Pattie Martin, Twin City Fireplace & Stone Company and Kimberly Bednar, Synergy Products 12. Atrion Faiola, Steve Ness, CitizensOne Home Lending Solutions; David Frey, Renovo Capital and Josh Neumann, Lakes Sotheby’s Realty 13. Jason Hoernke, Highmark Builders; Dan Schaefer, Residential Technology Systems; Mark Schaefer, Landmark Building Contractors and Peter Santrach, Mingle & Studio M Interiors 14. Members enjoy a buffet-style dinner at the event 15. Paul Schwieters, SNG Construction; Jason Regenscheid, Regenscheid Homes; Mike Jensen, ABC Supply Co., Inc. and Jon Solomson, Centra Homes 16. Willy Enz, Synergy Products; Derek Wiles, Brush Masters and Bryan Haglund Sierra Pacific Windows 17. Erik Slater, Slater Construction; Katy Slater, Brush Masters and Jeff Stuart, Brush Masters 18. Todd Cardinal and John Zirbes, Lyman Lumber Co.

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BATC FOUNDATION MEMBER VOLUNTEER DAY – OCTOBER 27, 2016 (THANK YOU TO ALL!) 1. Penny Lindblom, Dorglass, Inc. 2. Marty Koleno, Schwieters Companies, Inc.; Mark Kryzstofiak, Schwieters Companies, Inc.; Kelly Davert, Mingle Studio M Interiors; Greg Elsner, J. Becher & Associates; Kathy Pierce, Robert Thomas Homes; John Stadelman, Bachman’s Landscaping; Shannon Hitchcock, Building Hubww; Penny Lindblom, Dorglass, Inc.; Jessica Wojcik, J. Becher & Associates; Tennyson Anseth, Robert Thomas Homes 3.Tennyson Anseth, Robert Thomas Homes and Mark Kryzstofiak, Schwieters Companies, Inc. 4.

John Stadelman, Bachman’s Landscaping and organizer of the landscaping crew 5. Sam Wick and Branden Lueck, FocalPoint Flooring Cabinet & Design 6. Greg Elsner, J. Becher & Associates; John Stadelman, Bachman’s Landscaping; Penny Lindblom, Dorglass, Inc. 7. Scott Marshall, ReMax Results; Marty Koleno, Schwieters Companies, Inc.; Bob Bennett, BATC Foundation Board Member; Paul Roecker, Lyman Roofing & Siding; Mark Kryzstofiak, Schwieters Companies, Inc. 8. Scott Marshal, ReMax Results with Rebuilding Together staff members 9. Bathroom flooring before and after 10. Perri Graham, BATC Foundation Executive Director and Tony Sjogren, Rebuilding Together Twin Cities 11. John Stadelman, Bachman’s Landscaping

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PAST DIRECTORS DINNER – SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 1. Tim Fohr, Lennar and Bob Swanick 2. Pattie Martin, Twin City Fireplace & Stone Company, Inc. and Meg Jaeger, New Spaces (Mega Homes, Inc.) 3. Shawn Nelson, New Spaces and Sue Marshall, Marshall & Koopmen Real Estate 4. Pat Hegseth, Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. and Dean Flackey 4. Duane Meyer; Bob McDonald, McDonald Construction, Inc. and Al TeWinkel 6. Len Pratt, Pratt Homes and Clyde Rehbein 7. Ali Awad, Awad & Koontz Architects Builders, Inc.; Tim Hassett, Felhaber Larson Fenlon & Vogt, P.A. and Pat Hegseth 8. Brett Remme, In-Focus Systems; Pattie Martin, Jon Coty, Residential Technology Systems and Brad Sorensen, R&J Insulation, Inc. 9. Jeff Schoenwetter, JMS Custom Homes, LLC and Sue Marshall 10. BATC Directors, old and new! 11. Bob McDonald, Bob Hanson and Kori Meewes, and more by Kori 12.

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BATC BUCK AUCTION – NOVEMBER 17, 2016 We hope everyone had a great time and went home with some awesome prizes at the annual BATC Buck Auction in November.

Because this event is all about thanking members (like you) for being involved at BATC, we sincerely hope you felt appreciated!

1. Scott Goodwin, All American Title; Kristin Isaksen, Meyers Research, LLC; Kim Harriman, Gateway Mortgage; Adam Werner, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 2. The “new” BATC seminar room played host to a good turnout of Auction fans 3. Andy Voorhees, Ancona Title & Escrow and Meg Jaeger, New Spaces (Mega Homes) Heads or Tails finalists 4. Tim Fohr, Lennar 5. Daryl Doehr, Marvin Windows and Doors 6. Meghan Lundgren, Northland Woodworks and Masha Romer, James Hardie 7. Bill Gschwind, Minnesota Construction Law Services and Kathy Trimble, Kathy Trimble Custom Homes 8. Bob Bennett 9. Pat and Tony Hegseth, Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. 10. Katie Talboy, Michels Homes 11. Kevin Steine and Hannah Zornes, Associa Minnesota

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FREE LITTLE LIBRARY/ANOKA RIBBON CUTTING – OCT. 6, 2016 1. BATC Young Professionals reveal their final Free Little Library in Anoka 2. Local dignitaries, neighbors and representatives of BATC and SPAAR gathered at Walker Methodist Senior Living 3. Designer Erin Jones, FocalPoint Flooring, with her daughters 4. Ribbon cutting with women from Walker Methodist and Amy Peterson, a member of SPAAR’s Community Engagement Committee A special thanks to the following members: Lampert Lumber (building and installation materials), students of Dunwoody College of Technology (construction), Carpentry Contractors Company (installation), Brush Masters (paint), Viking Trophy (donor plaques) and the BATC Young Professionals Committee for partnering with SPAAR on the project.

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1. Scott Jensen and Lynne Jensen-Nelson 2. Scott Beerling, Tyler Lego, Nick Hackworthy, Richard Berg 3. Peter Santrach, Mark Gergen, Bob McNearny, Bill Roemer 4. Todd Polifka, Kristy Raasch, Pattie Martin and Jim Stokes 5. Mike Hiller, Bob Michels, Andy Michels, Scott Vowek and Scott Jensen 6. Eileen Ziegler 7. Dave Markgraf, Bob Cremers, Scott Jensen, Mike Hillesheim and Terry Olynyk 8. Tyler Lego and Nick Hackworthy 9. Craig Motz, Keith Horkey, Lynne Jensen-Nelson, Gary Horkey and Michele Thompson

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Gratitude is my Attitude Well, I have officially been your Director of Membership for a year now.

What a great ride it has already been!

The building community is such a special one. I think anyone who spends any time working within this industry understands that there is something different about the way we do things.

When you attend a meeting at BATC, you may find a national builder, small volume builder, a boutique remodeler, a siding professional, a mortgage broker and an architect all coming together to brainstorm ways to grow our workforce or how to make the dream of owning a home come true. If you look at the agenda of any committee meeting, you will truly see that the decisions being made by the groups at BATC are changing

the landscape (sometimes literally) of the Twin Cities.

Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of talking to hundreds of members and nonmembers about their businesses, struggles, triumphs and plans for the future. It has been exciting and humbling. Exciting because I have gotten to be part of the ground breaking restructuring of BATC that so many of you have worked hard on. Throughout that whole process, I was hitting the roads making sure that our new members knew that our priority was (and always will be) our members and the growth of our local industry. Humbling because I find myself part of

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this amazing community and fully invested in its success.

Driving through neighborhoods in the Twin Cities metro, I can see the work that this amazing association has done taking shape. Not only that, but the impressive work that our public policy team did this year hustling hard to bring “housing heroes” into elected positions. BATC is changing the future of the Twin Cities!

So for my note to you for this edition of the Digest, all I want to do is say “thank you” for a great year and I am looking forward to another (even better) one this year.

YOU are key to Building BATC! You joined for a reason — whether it’s to make sure our voices are heard at the State Capitol, to get marketing exposure on one of our tours, to make connections with future customers and trade partners, or all of the above. But whatever your reasons for being a member, you wouldn’t be here if membership wasn’t of value. And that’s why we hope you’ll help us out by referring new members to join the BATC family.

When any company you refer to BATC becomes a member, you’ll earn a point.

Start accruing points to earn recognition and prizes. Each year, our top recruiter will earn the Building BATC award at the BIG Night, and if you’ve brought us four or more recruits during the year, you’ll be invited to join other recruiters for an overnight casino trip with your spouse. And, your points will grow over time for even more recognition.

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Kickstart Your Membership Our next member orientation for new and not-so-new BATC members is coming up: February 8 3:30–5pm @ BATC

Join us in recruiting new members to BATC. Just pass along referrals to BATC Director of Membership, Kristina Mahler (Kristina@BATC.org; 651-697-7562).

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BATC’s Newest Members Joining the Builders Association of the Twin Cities is the first step in becoming more active in your industry. Please take a moment to welcome the newest members of our Association.

Acuity Insurance Brittney Passini 800-242-7666 www.acuity.com

Adriatic Construction, LLC Dario Jevtic 952-240-5036

Distinctive Elements Tile & Design, LLC

Jeremy Chubb Team Keller Williams Classic

Patrick Bland 763-234-9924

Jeremy Chubb 612-599-2953

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Judge Homes, Inc.

Dave Nolte 952-894-9000 www.dodgeofburnsville.com

Sean Stanek 651-239-9855

Alpine Hardwood Anthony Janckila 612-619-6352

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Audrey Friedman - Edina Realty

Jason Jendrysik 785-817-1376 www.dynamichomes.com

Audrey Friedman 612-720-9262

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Jeff Schniers 612- 607-0115 www.fieldstoneae.com

Chad Pedersen 651-695-2451 www.bbb.org/minnesota

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Greg Padley 952-314-5229 www.fortgroupinc.com

Murtaza Hudda 763-286-3120

Fresh Start Builders Eric Hansen 651-216-8356 www.freshstartmn.com

Cabela’s Corporate Outfitters Mike Cronin 800-753-3219 www.corporateoutfitter.cabelas.com

Chrysler Corporation Joel Schlader 248-763-6452

Melissa Wolf (800) 274-2632 www.homesphere.com/

Dmitriy Zakharnitskiy 763-300-7570 www.cityline.us

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Coon Rapids Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Keith Haemig 763-421-8000 www.coonrapidschrysler.net

Matt Plec 763-255-1622 greatsouthernbank.com/business/ commercial-loans

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Ryan Olejar 651-458-0196 www.concretecoatingsmn.com

Great Southern Bank

Ion Beleniuc 763-639-9632 www.buildiconhomes.com

Image360/Richfield, MN Ambro Alvarado 952-261-9103 www.image360richfieldmn.com

Keller Williams Integrity Lakes Trish Williams 612-834-6134

Krause Electric, Inc. Michael Reading 952-442-2484 www.krauseelectricmn.com

Kris Lindahl Team Kris Lindahl 763-244-2060 https://www.KrisLindahl.com

Lake Area Mortgage Mike Hueg 651-209-2900 www.lakeareamtg.com

Larson - Miller Home Team Audra Wander 763-746-4900 www.larsonhillerhometeam.com

Matthews Roofing+Renovations, LLC Matthew Kes 612-207-4554

Meadow Creek Developers, LLC Lisa Lewis 612-867-9581

Meyers Research, LLC Kristin Isaksen 612-310-7867

Minneapolis Garage Builders Joe Slavec 612-940-7849 www.mplsgarage.com

David Truax - Coldwell Banker Burnet Dave Truax 612-210-9133 www.davetruax.com

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Mitch Spargur Group Mitchell Spargur 763-463-7568

Modern Construction of Minnesota, Inc. Jesse Hartung 952-217-1627 www.modernconstructionmn.com

Mutual of Omaha Greg Johnson 612-799-8818 www.mutualofomaha.com

Novabrik Simon Gauthier 514-354-1555 www.novabrik.com

Pahl’s Designer Showrooms Wendy O’Brion 715-386-2338 www.pahlsshowrooms.com

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Mark Williams Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Simple Energy Testing, LLC

Bob Michels Michels Homes

Eric Boyd 651-393-5255 www.setratings.com

Janice Wittowski Centra Homes, LLC

T. Scherber Demolition & Excavating Melissa Redman 952-300-5876 tscherber.com

The Schultz Connection Linda Schultz 763-463-7545 www.theschultzconnection.com

Versatex Building Procucts, LLC Andrew Jones 952-836-4808 www.versatex.com

Joseph Houghton 763-300-2702 www.mnpropertygroup.com

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Thanks to these members who have helped grow our BATC community by recruiting new companies to join our association. If you have a hot prospect, please contact Kristina Mahler (Kristina@BATC.org or 651-697-7562) and she’ll take it from there.

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KICKSTART EVENT – NOVEMBER 10, 2016 1. New and old members were engaged and having fun. 2. Beth Rice and Angela Everard, Charter Bank 3. Debra Miller, Anne Steffen, Audra Wander and Tiffany Larson, Larson-Miller Home Team/Keller Williams Classic Realty 4. Kristin Isaksen, Meyers Research, LLC 5. John Mann and Mark Northfield, All Seasons Garage Door with Tony Koval, BATC Membership Committee 6. Scott Goodwin, All American Title

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PROMOTIONS

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Staying Connected Welcome to Member News. This is the place to learn about what’s happening in the lives of BATC members. We feature awards, births, marriages, condolences, promotions, new hires, and all sorts of other milestones.

AWARDS

CONGRATULATIONS

Lawyer of the Year

A New Mr. & Mrs.

We’re delighted to announce that Tim Hassett, Felhaber Larson, has earned another top honor as Lawyer of the Year in Minneapolis in litigation-real estate. Lawyer of the Year is awarded annually to a single, outstanding lawyer in each practice area in the designated Metropolitan area, and Tim has been included in the list since 2010. The Best Lawyers selection is based on an exhaustive survey of clients and an exacting peer review by attorneys.

2016 CotY Awards

Wishing all the best to Andy Michels, Michels Homes, and his lovely new bride, Amber Chaika.

The two tied the knot on October 1st, 2016.

Best wishes on a new life together.

NEWS Brock White, a Sterling Company

Drywall and Painting, a Perfect Match

Not that Brock White wasn’t of sterling caliber before, but now it’s official — having been acquired by The Sterling Group, a private equity firm headquartered in Houston, Texas. Brock White has been serving contractors for over 60 years through 29 distribution centers throughout Canada and the upper Midwest.

Distinctive Drywall purchased Vantage Painting of St. Paul in September, with the goal of offering customers a more complete package, and to provide a stress-free and enjoyable experience.

Distinctive Drywall will continue to streamline operations so that both divisions work seamlessly together.

A Great Match

We’re so proud of so many BATC member remodelers who took home 2016 CotY Awards from the MN Chapter of NARI. Shown here are Andy and Amber Michels, Michels Homes, Gold Award winner for Entire House Over $750,001 and Best New Comer. Check out all the winners at www.narimn.org/pages/awards.

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CONDOLENCES

We’re pleased to announce that BATC’s 2014 President, Shawn Nelson, has convinced 2016 BATC President, Meg Jaeger, to bring her 23-years of experience to his firm, New Spaces. Meg, a veteran homebuilder under the name Mega Homes, has earned a stellar reputation for building and renovating homes from Dayton to Minnetonka. New Spaces, one of our premier remodeling firms has been working primarily in the south metro for decades and is now positioned for growth into the western suburbs.

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“One of our strengths is having the expertise and experience on both the drywall and painting sides of the business under one roof,” said Joe Shimanski, Owner of Distinctive Drywall.

Bruce Ellenson Our deepest sympathy to the family of Bruce Ellenson who passed away peacefully on November 11th. Bruce had been a long-time BATC member, most notably representing Sears Contract Sales. He had been retired for several years and has been spending time with his grandchildren and on his boat “My Meds” navigating Lake Minnetonka. He will be missed.

Paul N. Steiner Paul N. Steiner, founder of Steiner and Koppelman, died at home on November 4th. Paul retired nearly 20 years ago after a long and successful homebuilding and commercial real estate career. He started building homes for GIs returning from WWII in Hopkins and ended his career as one of the region’s most recognizable builders of high-end residences. He proudly accepted one of the first Reggie Awards in 1958. Our deep sympathy to his family and friends.

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Welcome to the newest member of the BATC Staff family! Congratulations to our graphic designer Hannah Swan and her husband Mark on the birth of their beautiful new baby Jack Alan, born December 20th!

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