BATC Digest | Oct-Dec 2016

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Executive Director David Siegel

Director of Marketing & Communications Wendy Danks

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Director of Creative Services Dawnita Parmely Communications Coordinator Katy Baar

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Artisan Home Tour Recap

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Creative Services Coordinator Casey Scozzari Graphic Designer/Partner Fulfillment Laurie Spartz

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Graphic Designer Hannah Swan Graphics & Administrative Assistant Derek Wilkinson Advertising Sales Kori Meewes Brad Meewes Accountant Tammi Hall Administrative Assistant Emily Petermann Administrative Assistant Danica Rueb Assistant to Public Policy Mary Schweich BATC Foundation Administrative Assistant Shelly Barrett BATC Foundation Executive Director Perri Graham Director of Finance & Administration Janice Meyer

Director of Membership Kristina Mahler Director of Public Policy James Vagle Marketing, Education & MN Green Path Manager Tom Gavaras Marketing & Events Manager Nicole Coon Member Services & Office Manager Heather Griffis Political Engagement Manager Mark Foster Press Secretary Katie Eldred

executive board

board of directors

President Meg Jaeger Mega Homes, Inc.

Membership Committee Jill Murphy True North Consulting, LLC

Immediate Past President Chris Contreras M/I Homes

NAHB National Directors Committee Shawn Nelson New Spaces

Builder Vice President Bob Michels Michels Homes

Parade of HomesSM Committee Tim Fohr Lennar

Treasurer Tom Wiener Cardinal Homebuilders, Inc.

Large Volume Builders Bill Burgess Lennar

Past Associate Vice President Todd Polifka Custom One Homes

Small Volume Builders Anthony Wiener Cardinal Homebuilders, Inc.

Associate Vice President Jason McCarty Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Public Policy John Rask M/I Homes

Secretary Charlie Bradburn Automated Building Components, Millwork Division Past President Advisory Council Mike Swanson JMS Custom Homes, LLC

BATC Remodelers Andy Michels Michels Homes

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At-Large Member Jim Kuiken Accent Homes, Inc. At-Large Member Dennis Galligan In-Focus Systems

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.

Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) 2960 Centre Pointe Drive Roseville, MN 55113-1182 Phone: 651-697-1954 • batc.org Fax: 651-697-7599 • paradeofhomes.org

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PHOTO GALLERIES Free Little Libraries / 37 BATC Bash / 42 Evening of Dreams / 46 BATC Open / 48-50 Eggs & Economics: Mid-Year Economic Review / 52 BATC Member Kickstart / 56 ON THE COVER ›› Beautiful Rush Creek

was the site of the 2016 BATC Open held August 3.

4 Letter From the EO

34 BATC Buck Auction

6 A Word From Our President

36 Builders & Remodelers Show

10 The BIG Night 14 Event Calendar 16 Election 2016 22 Housing First Contributors 24 Parade of Homes/ Remodelers Showcase

38 Green Path Energy Efficiency Conference 44 Contractor U 53 BATC Endorsed Programs 54 Membership

26 Artisan Home Tour Recap

60 BATC Foundation

28 2017 BATC Launch Party

64 Member News

30 Hot Sheet

66 Elite Sponsors

Advertising Directory ABC Supply Co., Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Anchor Block Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Arrow Building Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Associated Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Brock White Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Brush Masters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 CenterPoint Energy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 40 Central Marble Products, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Christian Brothers Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Cityscape Painting Contractors, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . 55 Corporate 4 Insurance Agency, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . 65 Cosentino Center-Minneapolis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Elevations Millwork & Cabinetry by ABC. . . 23, 47 Erosion Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Excelsior Capital, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Ferguson Enterprises. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 GM Elite Dealers. . . . . . . . . . . . . inside front cover Heating & Cooling Two, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supply. . . . . . . 21 Icynene Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 IDC-Automatic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 In-Focus Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . inside back cover James Hardie Building Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 JL Schwieters Bldg. Supply/Const., Inc.. . . . . . . 43

Klein Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Lake Elmo Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Lampert Lumber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Light’N Up!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 LP Building Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Marvin Windows and Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mingle & Studio M Interiors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Molin Concrete Products Company. . . . . . . . . . 68 Norbord, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Pella Windows & Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Piling Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 ProBuild. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Puustelli USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Simple Energy Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Resultants for Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 RMC Solutions, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Schwieters Companies, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Shaw/Stewart Lumber Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Synergy Products, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover Thermo-Tech Windows, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Water Doctors Water Treatment Co.. . . . . . . . . 15 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Xcel Energy, MN Gas Business Dev.. . . . . . . . . 35

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letter from the eo

2016

by the numbers OUR REGION 3 Million Residents in our Region

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

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)

60% of Minnesota Legislators are in our Region

459 Homes in the Spring Parade of Homes

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

13,462 Pictures in BATC’s Flickr Account

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

423 Homes in the Fall Parade of Homes

$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

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

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

$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

BATC COMMS

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

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 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

October–December 2016

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

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

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

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a word from our president

Thank You! In my final BATC Digest letter as president, I want to first say thank you.

Thanks to my fellow board members, your engagement and support during the year has been invaluable. Thanks to David and the BATC staff for keeping us on target and implementing our strategic plans so flawlessly. Thanks to our sponsors, advertisers and donors who make the work we do possible. And, thanks to so many of you who volunteer for committee work, attend events, and keep us on our toes. This truly is an amazing industry made up of some incredible people. It’s been an honor and privilege to serve as your President.

Looking back at the year, we did get a lot accomplished and faced some difficult challenges and decisions.

Our big win in late 2015 at the Minnesota Supreme Court striking down the sprinkler mandate set the bar pretty high, but I think we passed the ensuing hurdles fairly well.

The short legislative session was a challenge, but our exceptional lobbying team successfully defended against harmful proposals and continued to elevate the industry. Our Builder Day at the Capitol showed our legislators that we are a force to be reckoned with, and with plans to partner with the Realtors’ Associations in 2017, we expect to be even more impactful!

We’re currently in the midst of our biggest political effort yet through our Housing First initiative. With educational and political expenditures, we’re making a major impact to bring even more housing champions to the State Capitol in 2017. If you haven’t seen our Think Local videos and our candidate roster, please visit HousingFirst.org for all the details.

Housing First

The Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase and Artisan Home Tour continue to bring out plenty of real buyers during the tours, while introducing new and newly remodeled homes to an ever growing audience. And our Buy New digital campaign has reached millions, sharing the reasons new and newly remodeled homes create communities and make lives better.

Meg Jaeger BATC President megjaeger@mega-homes.com 763-427-8391

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Another accomplishment this year was the completion of our consumer survey to help us determine the messaging that will resonate with our various constituencies as we work to build a stronger association and industry. We want to make sure that Twin Cities families as well as legislators, the news media, and our peers understand what BATC stands for, not just what we fight against. We learned a lot, including that about 22 percent of the region’s adults are our core market — those that say they’ll likely change their residence in the next few years and will be looking at new when they do. We also discovered that these folks care about the home they buy, but they care even more about their community. So, you’ll be seeing a lot more from us on this subject in the coming months, including our new tag line: BATC — Experts in Building Community.

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a word from our president

The biggest disappointment this year was the breakdown in negotiations with our state association, the Builders Association of Minnesota (BAM). After 18 months of tireless work from a number of BATC and BAM leaders, we worked out a deal that would have given BATC proportional representation on the BAM board as well as steered the membership dollars we send to BAM into effective communications and political action. When the BAM board voted down this agreement, we couldn’t, in good conscience continue to send your dues to an organization that doesn’t support BATC efforts. We have advised NAHB and BAM that the door is open if a reasonable compromise is presented to us, but in the meantime, we are disaffiliated and have reduced your membership dues by $200. Those of us who wish to continue to attend the International Builders Show (IBS) can do so as non-members, and we have options for those who want to remain active at NAHB.

I was thrilled to meet and get to know so many of you during the year. Our Launch Party at the Calhoun Beach Club in January was an amazing beginning, with so many members elbowto-elbow in that beautiful space. Our April Builders & Remodelers Show (BRS) was a huge success, bringing plenty of new attendees to see the products and services of our Associate members.

As we welcome in the new year, We had a blast at our June member appreciation we’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of BATC’s amazing advertisers and sponsors. And in Bash, and many enjoyed the course at Rush Creek at particular, offer a very special thanks to our 2016 Elite Sponsors.

August’s golf outing. And we’re not done yet. I hope see strives you all Night in their October. bemarketing, advocacy and industry AstoBATC to at helpthe ourBIG members build businessWe’ll through honoringour our awardand winners and a storm connections, sponsors advertisers arepartying key players.up Their support helps us accomplish so much more than we Lake otherwise could.so don’t miss it! at Mystic again, SoWith when just you see theirmonths names, logos or when you meet their reps at a BATC event, please thank a few leftand as ads, President, I promise them for stepping up to the plate. Even better, consider supporting them with your business. They know to continue to work hard and do my part, along they have to earn your trust, but they would love a chance to show you that they can deliver exceptional with our Board, to make this association and our products and outstanding services.

industry the best it can be. I know I’ll be leaving

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David Siegel, BATC Executive Director

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We help you get your message in front of BATC members with a myriad of choices, from advertising in the BATC Digest, to sponsoring our weekly BATC Voice e-newsletter, to sponsoring a hole at the annual golf event. Whichever members you want to talk to, we can help you reach them.

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See the advertising rate cards and sponsorship booklet online at BATC.org, under the Marketing tab.

We’ll help you reach active new home buyers, homeowners interested in remodeling, and a host of loyal followers (people who just love homes and housing). Your entries in the Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase and Artisan Home Tour bring real buyers into your homes—people ready to buy today as well as followers who will become your future buyers. But that’s just the beginning. You’ll find plenty of advertising opportunities in the Guidebooks and online at ParadeofHomes.org to extend your value.

B2C

Look for entry information, advertising rate cards, and more online at BATC.org, also under the Marketing tab.

Whether you’re a builder, remodeler or associate, BATC has great opportunities to help you reach your prospective customers. Our marketing options are highly targeted and cost effective, so please consider including BATC in your 2017 marketing plans.

Contact Information: Advertising & Sponsorship: Kori Meewes, 612-801-9874 | Kori@BATC.org Brad Meewes 651-269-2399 | Brad@BATC.org

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batc calendar

10/4 BATC Clay Shoot Sign up as an individual or bring a team (4 shooters) of your colleagues or business partners for an afternoon on the range. Shooting not your thing? Register and attend the social and dinner only.

Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club Prior Lake | 1:30-7 pm reception@batc.org 651-697-1954

11/17 BATC Buck Auction & Give to the Max Gather up your BATC Bucks and come prepared to bid on some great items! Register by November 10 for a chance to win $500 BATC Bucks! Please bring personal toiletry items for our HomeAid Twin Cities drive for the homeless. See page 34 for details.

BATC Office | Roseville | 4:30-7:30 pm reception@batc.org 651-697-1954

10/19 Remodelers and Small Volume Builders Roundtable: OSHA Join our next small volume builders and remodelers Roundtable and be sure you’ve got the scoop on keeping your workers and job sites safe.

BATC office | Roseville | 12 pm wendy@BATC.org 651-697-7565 10/20 The BIG Night Celebrate the industry as BATC presents all of our awards & honors at one spectacular event!

Mystic Lake Prior Lake | 4:30-11 pm reception@batc.org 651-697-1954

12/13 Minnesota Residential Building Code and Energy Code Questions & Answers with Peter Kulczyk

BATC Seminar Room | Roseville 7:30am–12 noon www.EnergyConference.com

Your BATC Foundation has a volunteer opportunity for 15-20 volunteers who are willing to help.

2/7 Energy, Railing and Contractor Best Practices

1/11 IBS Hospitality Suite

2/14 EPA Lead Renovator Refresher Class

Save the date for BATC’s Hospitality Suite event during IBS! More details to come!

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 pm www.ContractorUniversity.com

Get ready to launch 2017 as our best year yet.

We’ll induct our new board, thank the outgoing leaders, and hear insight into the economic forecast from Elliot Eisenberg.

Location TBD nicole@batc.org 651-697-1954

11/10 Member Kickstart

1/24 Seven Hours of Continuing Education Training

BATC office | Roseville | 3:30-5 pm heather@batc.org 651-697-1954

Holiday Inn Arbor Lakes | Maple Grove 8:00 am-3:30 pm www.ContractorUniversity.com

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

Oak Park Heights | 9 am shelly@batc.org 651-697-7563

Refreshments and networking as well as how you can make your BATC membership work for you!

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

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

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

10/27 BATC Member Volunteer Day

A seven-hour continuing education course presented in a “Question & Answer” format.

A seven-hour continuing education course presented in a “Question & Answer” format.

1/17 EPA Lead Renovator Initial Class

Join us for a morning of education and camaraderie with our BATC green community as Peter Yost of BuildingGreen, Inc. presents, “Green Building, High Performance and Building Science.” Includes breakfast.

3/7 Seven Hours of Continuing Education Training

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

Paradise Cove | Orlando, FL | 4-6pm nicole@batc.org 651-697-1954

10/25 Green Path Energy Efficiency Conference

1/31 Minnesota Residential Building Code and Energy Code Questions & Answers with Peter Kulczyk

See website for list of classes

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

This course is intended for individuals who have previously been lead-safe certified.

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

See website for list of classes

3/14 Seven Hours of Continuing Education Training See website for list of classes

BATC Seminar Room | Roseville 8:00 am-3:30 pm www.ContractorUniversity.com 3/28 EPA Lead Renovator Initial Class 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 pm www.ContractorUniversity.com 3/4 - 4/2 Spring Parade of Homes

2/16 BATC Job & Career Fair

3/31 - 4/2 Spring Remodelers Showcase

If you need workers, this is the place to be. Book your booth at the 2017 Job & Career Fair.

4/1 BATC Foundation Gala

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

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

2/23 Housing Day at the Capitol & Legislative Reception

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

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

4/11 Builders & Remodelers Show (BRS)

St. Paul River Centre | 11am HousingDayMN.org 651-697-7592

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!

2/28 Minnesota Residential Building Code and Energy Code Questions & Answers with Peter Kulczyk

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

A seven-hour continuing education course presented in a “Question & Answer” format.

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

To register or for more information, visit BATC.org To register for Contractor U or for more information, visit ContractorU.com

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ELECTION2016

BATC’s Housing First PAC Endorses Legislative Candidates The Housing First Political Action Committee, a committee of the Builders Association of the Twin

PAC endorsement process utilized

our great state.

a candidate questionnaire, analy-

These candidates represent

sis of a candidate’s voting record,

Cities (BATC), is proud to endorse

an opportunity for growth in the

personal interviews for first time

16 candidates for election and

housing caucus, which is made up

candidates and proven demonstra-

re-election to the state legislature.

of leaders who are committed to

tion for BATC’s policy platform. We

Housing First’s endorsement re-

our goal of building safe, smart and

look forward to working with these

flects each candidate’s commitment

durable homes at a price that fam-

housing champions in the 2017

to a vibrant housing market that

ilies can afford. The Housing First

legislative session.

BOB VOGEL

BARB HALEY

KURT DAUDT

District 20A, Elko New Market

District 21A, Red Wing

District 31A, Crown

1st Term, Republican

Open Seat, Republican

3rd Term, Speaker of the House, Republican

Vogel on Housing: “A strong housing market supports both spending & jobs in all sectors of the economy, and supports family.”

Haley on Housing: “Roughly a quarter of the cost of a newly constructed home is due to excessive regulations. So it’s clear to me that if we don’t pay attention to that, we are restraining people’s ability to become homeowners. With the education debt burden already facing many millennials, home ownership has become an unattainable dream.”

Daudt’s Housing Record: Speaker Daudt is a housing champion who has elevated the homebuilding industry with an emphasis on housing affordability and smart regulation.

JOYCE PEPPIN

MIKE NELSON

RANDY JESSUP

District 34A, Rogers

District 40A, Brooklyn Park

District 42A, Shoreview

6th Term, Majority Leader, Republican Peppin’s Housing Record: A long-time industry champion, Majority Leader Peppin has authored multiple pieces of BATC legislation and been a vocal proponent of BATC’s housing platform.

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ties together the communities of

7th Term, DFL Nelson’s Housing Record: A long-time housing champion, supporting land use and sprinkler prohibition legislation as Chair and Caucus lead on the Government Operations Committee.

2nd Time Challenger, Republican Jessup on Housing: “Construction in both the commercial and residential markets is critical to job growth as well as value creation for our communities - and our state.

Economic growth is accomplished by job creation for which Minnesota’s housing market (buying, selling, building, home improvement investments) plays an integral role.”

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October–December 2016

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ELECTION2016

JIM NASH

DARIO ANSELMO

REGINA BARR

District 47A, Waconia

District 49A, Edina

District 52B, Inver Grove Heights

1st Term, Republican

2nd Time Challenger, Republican

Open Seat, Republican

Nash on Housing: “While the housing market in my district 47A is growing and booming in fact, there are areas that housing is seeing a slowing due to high taxes, and as a result of developers and builders being given a difficult number of hurdles to jump over.”

Anselmo on Housing: “Real estate and the related services and trade jobs are important to helping drive our economy forward.”

Barr on Housing: “When the housing market improves, people become more comfortable with moving and building. When they’re concerned about the value of their home, which is their biggest investment, they don’t spend overall. A better housing market gives people the confidence to go out and patronize other businesses.”

ROZ PETERSON

ANNA WILLS

JON KOZNICK

District 56B, Burnsville/Lakeville

District 57B, Rosemount

District 58A, Lakeville

1st Term, Republican

2nd Term, Republican

1st Term, Republican

Peterson on Housing: “As a Realtor, I understand that homeownership is one way that a regular person can grow their wealth. As a long term investment, home equity can provide stability for retirement and other needs. Basically it is Economics 101.”

Wills on Housing: “Taxes and regulations can make home ownership or remodeling prohibitively expensive for middle-class families. When housing is too expensive for families, middle-class families are squeezed the most, with many left unable to move from renting to home ownership. If we bring down costs associated with building, buying, or remodeling a home, we put home ownership in reach for many who might not otherwise have the opportunity.”

Koznick on Housing: “I understand as a 20+ year professional in mortgage lending and real estate that home values and equity are the driver of families’ wealth and confidence. As homebuilding and the housing market strengthen after the crash we start to see the cycle improve and people are able to make moves and decisions that spur more economic activity.”

PAUL ANDERSON

MELISA FRANZEN

ERIC PRATT

District 44, Plymouth

District 49, Edina

District 55, Prior Lake

Open Seat, Republican

1st Term, DFL

1st Term, Republican

Anderson on Housing: “Although the quality of life in MN certainly is a draw for many homeowners, the best way to improve the MN housing market is by holding down taxes and costly regulations, making homes more affordable for families.”

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Franzen on Housing: “We need to promote investments in home ownership, remodeling and in neighborhoods. When people are financially invested in their community we all benefit by having safer neighborhoods and economic growth.”

Pratt on Housing: “I routinely hear that affordable housing is out of reach for many families, yet there is a great demand. I hear from contractors that the policies that the state, regional and communities have placed on growth have had a negative impact on the ability to meet housing needs without subsidies and tax breaks.”

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BATC Digest

October–December 2016

ELECTION2016

MATT LITTLE

District 58, Lakeville Open Seat, DFL Little on Housing: “A variety of market-rate housing is essential to a diversified economy and workforce. The direction of our housing market determines the potential of our workforce for area businesses.”

Housing First’s Criteria Used to Determine its 2016 Endorsements The Housing First PAC uses specific criteria to determine its endorsements. These include: 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. For incumbents, support on housing issues was determined by bill and amendment authorship, committee and floor discussion support, voting record and staff/consultant recommendation. For new candidates, BATC staff and member leadership interviewed all new candidates to discuss our industry and measure support on key regulatory and policy issues.

Your Election Day Checklist Tuesday, November 8th will be here before we know it. While the presidential race may be hogging all of the spotlight, it’s important to not forget about our local races. All 201 Minnesota House of Representatives and Minnesota Senate seats are on the ballot this November. It’s clear how important these races are to our industry. We can’t afford to sit at home this Election Day. Here’s how you can be prepared for November 8th.

Do Your Research Learn more about the candidates in your district.

Look into their background and views on housing.

Are they a housing champion? Do they understand the importance of keeping homes affordable and the regulatory burden? Following our Housing First Network on social media and blogs is a great place to start. Go to housingfirstnetwork.org.

Find Your Poll Your polling place may have changed since the last time you voted. Make sure you’re at the right spot. Find your polling place at mnvotes.org.

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Register You can expect to find long lines at the polls during a presidential election year. Save yourself some time and register ahead of time. You can check to see if your registration is up to date or register online at mnvotes.org.

Go Vote We can’t tell you how important it is that you vote this year. From our Minnesota legislative races to local city council races, this year’s elections will have a major impact on our industry. #VoteLocal

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Custom One Homes

Water Doctors Water Treatment Co.

D.R. Horton, Inc. – Minnesota

Doboszenski and Sons, Inc.

Waterproofing, Inc.

Eternity Homes, LLC

Elander Mechanical, Inc.

Weis Builders

Lennar

Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Lyman Lumber Co.

Fireside Hearth & Home

Zenith Exteriors, Inc.

Pulte Group

FocalPoint/Builders Carpet Global Closing & Title Services

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Marvin Windows and Doors

Hedberg Supply

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HouseRater

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Huikko Plumbing

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Jim Stanton

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Tradition Companies

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Brush Masters

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Peter Coyle Crystal Kitchen Center, Inc. Ronald Derrick J & W Asphalt, Inc. 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 Donnay Homes, Inc. Elite Waste Disposal Hallmark Building Supplies, Inc. Hayfield Window & Door Co., Inc. Home Options, Inc. IDC – Automatic Lemmerman Construction Jim Palmersheim Mulligan Landscaping Parent Builders Inc.

Southview Design

Paulsen Excavating Inc.

Stone Cottage Construction, Inc.

Pioneer Engineering, P. A .

Streeter & Associates

Princess Marble & Granite

Swanson Homes

Rooke, Johnson & Renslow Insurance Agency

Vantage Law Group Villaume Industries, Inc.

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317,573 Users ParadeofHomes.org

550,688 Sessions – up 18%

Age Breakdown

2,653,679 Pageviews – up 22%

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SUCCESS! Let’s celebrate the major accomplishments of the 2016 Artisan Home Tour TRAFFIC VISITS UP

121%

PRECISION PROMOTION AND PR

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Ticketed Visits Up

News Stories Ran

Invested in Bringing Buyers

Our third annual Artisan Home

Combining mass media with highly targeted promotion that included

Tour was an outstanding event

social media, online search, retargeting, video and digital display

that brought qualified buyers

ads, the Artisan Home Tour reached plenty of eyeballs; an estimated

to builders’ homes. In its third

75 percent of targeted (high income) regional adults were exposed

year, the Artisan Home Tour

to a minimum of three messages each during the tour. Over 80,000

grew attendance by 121 percent,

Guidebooks were delivered directly into the homes of qualified,

and saw a 36 percent increase

high-income households. TV, billboards, magazines, digital and radio

to our top visited home. And we

spots all included ads that were personalized to a specific home or

delivered attendees of the highest

audience type. A major social media component extended targeted

quality to builders—with several

reach while creating opportunities for real engagement from our

clients already in discussions with

audience. Additionally, our public relations efforts paid off big with

their favorite Artisan builder.

news stories on KARE, KMSP, WCCO TV & Radio and Star Tribune.

228%

More Traffic to ArtisanHomeTour.org

POWERED BY TECHNOLOGY Our website, ArtisanHomeTour.org, saw 228 percent more users and sessions, and 218 percent more page views. In addition to our full website, our app partner Parade Craze, ensured our traffic counts were precise and included photography for every home, and a place for visitors to comment about the homes and their experience.

HELPING THOSE IN NEED A substantial portion of every ticket sold is donated to our BATC Foundation, helping us continue to build and remodel homes for area families, and soon, supporting the homeless through our new partnership with Home Aid America.

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$500,000

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Ticket Proceeds go to BATC Foundation

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2017

LAUNCH PARTY JANUARY 24

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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

( industry

data )

HOT

Twin Cities Employment SOURCE: DEED MN

+3%

Twin Cities Construction Employment

Y-Y Change

July 2015

7,283

July 2016

7,522

SHEET

+13%

July 2015

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Metro Building Permitted Units Past 12 Months

Twin Cities Construction Weekly Wage

Y-Y Change

Sponsored by:

SOURCE: KEYSTONE REPORT

1,223

903

3.5%

Jul ’16

Jun ’16

May ’16

Apr ’16

Mar ’16

Feb ’16

Jan ’16

Dec ’15

MN

Nov ’15

Sep ’15

Unemployment Rate Snapshot

MSP

888

1,358

Oct ’15

July 2016

Aug ’16

hot sheet

3.7%

July 2015

July 2015

3.5%

3.7%

July 2016

July 2016

-1.1%

Y-Y Change

Twin Cities Average Sales Price

Twin Cities Total New Listings SOURCE: MPLS REALTORS

YTD 2015

51,895

SOURCE: MPLS REALTORS

+4.5% $269,383

Y-Y Change

YTD 2016

51,350

$284,504

+3.4% Y-Y Change

YTD 2015

Twin Cities Total Closed Sales SOURCE: MPLS REALTORS

YTD 2015

YTD 2016

YTD 2016

33,181

34,324

Twin Cities Home Builders Survey

SOURCE: UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS & BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF THE TWIN CITIES (OVER 50 IS POSITIVE; BELOW 50 IS NEGATIVE)

Twin Cities Housing Units Authorized

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October–December 2016

Composite

Mort. Rates

$ of Bld Mat.

Finished Lots

Land Price

Housing Starts

Sales Price / SF

Composite

Mort. Rates

$ of Bld Mat.

Land Price

BATC Digest

Finished Lots

Sales Price / SF

Housing Starts

SOURCE: KEYSTONE REPORT

YTD August 2015 YTD August 2016

Multi-Family

42%

of Twin Cities Housing Units Authorized

+3.27% Y-Y Change

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DON’T HAVE ANY BATC BUCKS? Come anyway and enjoy the fun! You’ll be able to enter the cash drawings with the bucks you get for attending, and if you bring a personal care item for our drive, you’ll get even more bucks to spend.

Register today and you might be one of FIVE lucky individuals registered before November 10 to win $500 additional BATC Bucks to spend.

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help our foundation: Personal Care Kits Drive Please bring travel size toiletry items with you and we’ll add to your BATC Buck stash! These items will be packed into Personal Care Kits (PCK) and distributed by HomeAid Twin Cities,

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Shake the winter blues (yep we said it, winter) with some Fun in the Sun at the Builders and Remodelers Show where you get to see the hottest new products & services in the industry!

Associates: Reserve your Booth!

Builders, Remodelers, Architects & Designers: Mark Your Calendars

This is the place to showcase your new products and services to Builders, Remodelers, Architects and Interior Designers! You’ll get to meet new customers and catch up with old ones as you present your company to all the right people.

• Free Show Admission and Unlimited Dinner Passes (NEW) to all BATC member builders, remodelers, architects, interior designers and their staff if pre-registered.

• 2016 Exhibitors: first right of renewal to keep your booth location expires 10/31/16 • Everyone: Early Bird pricing ends 12/31/16

• Free Show Admission to all non-BATC member builders and remodelers, architects and interior designers. (Join us for dinner at $20 a head).

• Walk-ins are welcome and receive free show admission. Dinner will cost you though — $20 BATC members, $30 non-members.

For more information, visit BATCBRS.com

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BUILDERS & REMODELERS SHOW A PRODUCT AND SERVICE EXPO PRESENTED BY:

BUILDERS & REMODELERS SHOW

2016 New Product Champion

A PRODUCT AND SERVICE EXPO

Redbox+ of Minneapolis, MN PRESENTED BY:

Founded by local Minnesotan, Jeffrey Matjka, Redbox+ is a unique solution for jobsites.

Matjka, whose family had run a recycling/scrap yard since 1975, had a great idea to solve two jobsite problems at once, which he patented and turned into a brand new company launched in 2006. Redbox+ combined a roll-off container with a portable restroom in one neat package, Today, Redbox+ is franchised in Charlotte NC, Ivyland PA, Ronkonkoma NY and Sioux Falls SD in addition to their Minneapolis branch. And we weren’t the only ones impressed with this very cool product, Redbox+ earned the “Innovation of the Year” award during the 2007 International Waste Expo.

Redbox+ benefits include: • One call, one company two services • Keeps your crew on site throughout the day

• Protects your reputation – No “surprises” on the job site

• Eliminates additional • A toilet that never invoicing and tips paperwork • One call, one • Reduces liability company, one invoice • Gives you a plus service you can competitive edge count on

Could You be our Redbox+ for 2017?

Last April was our first Best New Product/ Service award for participating BRS exhibitors, congratulations Redbox+ for taking the honor in 2016. We’ll be at it again in 2017. First, when you sign up to exhibit, make sure to take the time to complete the “new product/service” field. We’ll promote your newest product or service online (BATCBRS.com) and on the show floor. And, if you’ve got something really innovative or fun, you could become our New Product Champion for 2017!

Learn more at RedboxPlus.com, or call them at 612-788-5454.

BOOKS AROUND THE BLOCK / FREE LITTLE LIBRARIES–2016 The Builders Association of the Twin Cities Young Professionals Committee, partnering with Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors Community Engagement Committee, are thrilled to announce new free little libraries to several area communities, beginning with Oakdale and Apple Valley.

The goal is to encourage reading at home as studies have shown that having more books at home improves literacy levels and school-readiness among children.

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EFFICIENCY C O N F E R E N C E

Green Building, High Performance and Building Science Find out how Green Building, High Performance and Building Science relate—and how to use them in a different ways with your crews and trades.

Develop/enhance an approach to quality in green building Learn how to manage energy and moisture together Use building science principles in assessing moisture problems in buildings

Details WHEN:

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

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Includes Breakfast

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Builders Association of the Twin Cities 2960 Centre Pointe Dr., Roseville

PRICE:

$39 per person

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT: MN Contractor Credit (Including Energy) WI Contractor Credit MN Real Estate Credit MN Building Official Credit

REGISTER AT:

Peter Yost is a principal and VP of Technical Services with BuildingGreen, Inc. in Brattleboro, VT. He has been building, researching, teaching, writing, and consulting on high performance buildings for more than 25 years. His expertise includes advanced framing, energy efficiency and building durability. In 2014, Peter was awarded NAHB Educator of the Year Award.

Presented by Peter Yost Building Green Inc.

Thank You MN Green Path Sponsors:

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Schedule 7:30–8:00AM Breakfast

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Forum on changes with energy programs by Xcel Energy & CenterPoint Energy

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Experience the ABC Supply difference for yourself At ABC Supply, you have a choice of top brands and products. You’ll work with a knowledgeable and trusted distributor who understands your company’s service needs and gives you an edge in a forever-changing market.

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1. Brett Remme, In-Focus Systems, working the Plinko board 2. James “Fish” Fisher, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, and his band, “Dangerous Sparks” 3. Kelly Contreras, Edward Jones, Tami Erickson and Jocelyn Wilson, Country Joe Homes and Marilyn Brossard-Schroeder, In-Focus Systems 4. Kate Hamilton, Brush Masters, Meg Jaeger, Mega Homes and Kimberly Bednar 5. Gail Ketter, Bob Cremers and Deb Hitchcock, Builders Club 6. Andrea Christensen, MJ’s Contract Appliance, Inc. and Bryan Ogle, Ogle Construction & Maintenance Services, Inc. 7. Smile, you’re on Insta!

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• FRAMING LABOR • WALL PANELS

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BUILDER | REMODELER | REAL ESTATE Continuing Education for MN + WI Contractors MN Realtors • MN Building Officials

• 20 Courses to Select From • 25 Local and National Instructors • $98 Full Day* • Lunch Included Most Classes

“Great speakers. Some of the best in the industry.”

Dean Soderbeck, Soderbeck Design & Construction Inc.

“The coordination and detail to provide these classes are very much appreciated.”

“Great instructors and very knowledgeable.”

Dan Erickson, Hanson Builders

Steven Peters, Masterpiece Homes

www.ContractorU.com * Lead Renovator courses are additional. Courses subject to change.

MINNESOTA RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE AND ENERGY CODE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Peter Kulczyk, Green Code Knowledge

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2016.

8:00 AM - 3:30 PM | $98 | Includes Lunch Builders Association of the Twin Cities, 2960 Centre Pointe Dr., Roseville 55113

Enjoy 7 Hours of Continuing Education Credits: • MN Contractor (including energy) and MN Building Official through the MN Dept. of Labor & Industry* • MN Real Estate through the MN Dept. of Commerce* This course, in a “Question & Answer” format, will focus on remodeling, additions, residing, reroofing, replacement windows, interior modifications, and fire damage, along with some of the unique code issues related to new construction. This program is based on the 2015 Minnesota Residential Code (2012 International Residential Code), the 2015 Residential Energy Code (2012 International Energy Conservation Code) and Minnesota-specific amendments.

“ Peter did a fabulous job. He knows his topic very well and you can see he has a passion for this. He is more than qualified.

Very pleased with Contractor U and Peter.”

Dean Soderbeck, Soderbeck Design & Construction Inc.

“ Peter is very knowledgeable and I was surprised at how much common sense he has. He wants our homes to be built correctly, yet he still has value in mind” Steve Zawadski, Zawadski Homes

TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS AND DETAILS ON OTHER CONTRACTOR U CLASSES, VISIT

www.ContractorU.com * Credits pending approval

After a successful first year, the second series of BATC Leadership Institute classes are taking place.

Eighteen students are currently participating over a 10-month period to help them take a strong and confident leadership role in their companies.

Thank you to the following companies for sending students to the 2016-2017 series: ABC MILLWORK & CABINETRY ACCENT HOMES CENTRA HOMES CREATIVE HOMES DISTINCTIVE DRYWALL

IDC AUTOMATIC LEE LYN CONSTRUCTION LYMAN LUMBER COMPANY MICHAEL LEE MINNESOTA RUSCO

GREAT NORTHERN BUILDERS

SUBURBAN DREAM HOMES

HIGHMARK BUILDERS

VUJOVICH DESIGN BUILD

BATC.org click on Education tab The class roster for the 2016-2017 is full. If you would like to be placed on a list for the 2017-2018 series, email Tom Gavaras at tom@batc.org.

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BATC FOUNDATION EVENING OF DREAMS–JUNE 16, 2016 Over 150 BATC members and guests attended a special tour of Swanson Homes’ Artisan Home #17 for this year’s Evening of Dreams supporting the BATC Foundation. The one-of-a-kind special private event helped raise more than $26,000 dollars for the BATC Foundation. Attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and spirits, and the acoustic sound of renowned guitarist Billy McLaughlan. The money raised from this event helps the BATC Foundation complete four life-changing projects this year, all of which will help veterans families in need.

1. Rhonda and Terry Olynyk, Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. 2. Jeff Chambers and James Fisher, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 3. Jeff and Nancy Schoenwetter, JMS Custom Homes, with Kym Swanson, Swanson Homes 4. Meghan Lundgren and Leah Krig, Northland Woodworks 5. Scott Jenewein, CAMBRIA, and Jodie (Unger) Jenewein 6. Stephanie and Pat Hegseth, Scherer Bros. Lumber Co.

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1.. Mitch Ward and Brian Brinker, IDC-Automatic refuel after a day on the links 2. Mary Michels, Nate Loukusa, Philip Loukusa and Nathan Pederson, Michels Homes 3. Lance Ortlepp and Missy Poole, Hedberg Supply 4. Brian Robbins, Pella Windows and Doors, Kerry Hage, Hage Homes, Heath Brown, David Weekley Homes and Chad Voit, Pella Windows and Doors personified teamwork in every way—! 5. Jared Davies, Water Street Homes, Mark Williams, Mark D. Williams Custom Homes and Michael Schmillen, River City Tile & Underlayment 6. The NIH Homes gang rides again 7. PM Photo Contest Winners: Brad Hanson; Tom Knutson; Megan Knutson; Tim Streetcar, Hanson Building Materials, Inc. 8. AM Photo Contest Winners: Colby Mattson, Charlie & Co. Design; Lance Anderson, Admit One, Inc.; Rick Hendel, Hendel Homes; Dan Boldt, Admit One, Inc. 9. Golf Task Force Commitee members Bob Hansen, John Taylor, Jerry Peterson and Duane Meyer man the check-in table with sponsor Dennis Medo, The Builders Group

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HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORS

FRIENDLY CHEVROLET GILLELAND CHEVROLET JEFF BELZER’S CHEVROLET LUTHER BROOKDALE CHEVROLET BUICK GMC MERIT CHEVROLET ROSEDALE CHEVROLET STILLWATER MOTORS SUBURBAN CHEVROLET

PUTTING GREEN SPONSOR

STAFFED BRAT SPONSORS

STAFFED GAME SPONSORS

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10. Katie McDonough from Multivista sells raffle tickets to Stephen Starr, Diversified Wall Systems, Jerry Asmus, Lyman Lumber Company and Warren Schmidt, Diversified Wall Systems 11. David Bieker, Denali Custom Homes, Inc. 12. Paul Hable (driving) and Chris Navarra, Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery, “run into” Scott Koppendryer, LDK Builders, Inc. 13. Congratulations to the winning team—Michael Jacobs, Gary Marion, Josh Moe and Paul Woodward, American Building Contractors—for shooting an impressive 54!

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A nail is hidden somewhere in every issue of the BATC Digest, including the one you’re holding right now.

It could be tucked into a photo or stuck in a drawing…in a margin…in a body of text…even used as an exclamation point at the end of a headline (but never in an advertisement). It resembles a real-life nail and looks something like this…

LAST ISSUE EDUCATION SPONSOR The nail was on the Builders & Remodelers Show sponsor panel on page 20. Congrat’s to Jaren Fitzke (Fitzke Construction), one of several who found it, but who won the drawing.

BAR SPONSORS

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2016 SPONSORS PREMIER SHOW SPONSORS

FIND THIS

Bayer Built Woodworks, Inc.

Hedberg Supply

Brock White Company

IDC-Automatic

Fireside Hearth & Home

Twin Cities Closet Company

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LANYARD SPONSOR

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Supply/ Const., Inc.

Light 'N Up!/Muska

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The nail above is just an example—it is not the real one hidden for this issue’s contest. We’ve concealed the real one elsewhere in this issue, and it could be a different color or size.

BAG SPONSOR Cityscape Painting Contractors, Inc.

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EDUCATION SPONSOR

BAR SPONSORS Bayer Built Woodworks, Inc.

IF YOU FIND IT...

1. Y ou must be a member to participate.

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4. All other entries receive $100 in BATC Bucks.

5. Entries must be received by November 15, 2016.

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Hedberg Supply

Brock White Company

IDC-Automatic

Fireside Hearth & Home

Twin Cities Closet Company

BADGE SPONSOR

LANYARD SPONSOR

JL Schwieters Bldg. Supply/ Const., Inc.

Light 'N Up!/Muska

FRIENDLY CHEVROLET ■ FRIDLEY 24 25 GILLELAND CHEVROLET ■ ST. CLOUD JEFF BELZER CHEVROLET ■ LAKEVILLE LUTHER BROOKDALE CHEVROLET ■ BROOKLYN CENTER MERIT CHEVROLET ■ MAPLEWOOD ROSEDALE CHEVROLET ■ ROSEVILLE STILLWATER MOTORS ■ STILLWATER SUBURBAN CHEVROLET EDEN PRAIRIE ABC■ SUPPLY CO, INC.

FRIENDLY CHEVROLET

MERIT CHEVROLET

GILLELAND CHEVROLET CADILLAC, INC.

ROSEDALE CHEVROLET

JEFF BELZERS CHEVROLET

STILLWATER MOTORS

LUTHER BROOKDALE CHEVROLET BUICK GMC

SUBURBAN CHEVROLET

SUBURBAN CHEVROLET

JL SCHWIETERS BLDG. SUPPLY/CONST., INC. SCHWIETERS COMPANIES, INC.

SPECIAL THANKS

AISLE SPONSORS

The Builders & Remodelers Show deeply appreciates the In-Kind contributions of the photography services

by Jim Kruger and Jon Huelskamp

JL SCHWIETERS BLDG. SUPPLY/CONST., INC. SCHWIETERS COMPANIES, INC.

SPECIAL THANKS The Builders & Remodelers Show deeply appreciates the In-Kind contributions of the photography services

by Jim Kruger and Jon Huelskamp

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GLOWING HEARTH & HOME

BAG SPONSOR Cityscape Painting Contractors, Inc.

GLOWING HEARTH & HOME

MERIT CHEVROLET

GILLELAND CHEVROLET CADILLAC, INC.

AISLE SPONSORS

Schwieters Companies, Inc.

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EGGS AND ECONOMICS: MID YEAR ECONOMIC REVIEW–JULY 19, 2016 More than 80 BATC members came out for this year’s mid-year economic update. Former Federal Reserve Bank economist Toby Madden gave his insights into the current economy and what we can expect to see in the future.

1. Dane Swenson, Excelsior Capital 2. Herb Tousley, University of St. Thomas and Randy Bacchus, Edina Realty 3. Mary Jo Winter, McDonald Construction with Tami Erickson, Country Joe Homes 4. Marty Koleno, Schwieters Companies, Inc. and Betty Hardle, Vanderbilt Homes 5. Brian DesLauriers, Mill City Painting Co. with BATC Membership Director Kristina Mahler 6. Marla Abstetar, Kohler Co. with Debi Drake, Trade Direct 7. Brandon Doyle, Doyle Real Estate Team, Kristina Mahler, BATC and Katie McDonough, Multivista 8. Larry Skogquist, NIH Homes with Nick Rohlfsen, Biffs, Inc.

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batc endorsed programs

+ member benefits The Builders Association of the Twin Cities has brought together an impressive array of members-only benefits that positively impact your bottom line.

We seek companies that thoroughly understand the building industry and provide products at rates generally not available on the street. Give these folks a chance to see what they can do. We think you will find they can save you money and provide you better service.

2-10 Home Buyers Warranty

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Earn exclusive NAHB discounts on 2-10 HBW products: Builder Backed Service Program, Front Line Warranty Services and their New Construction Home Warranty Service Agreement.

Save 22% off monthly cell service or 18% off personal cell service for companies performing a significant amount of physical construction services, as well as architects, engineers, and surveyors.

Contact Beth Kost at 763-202-3638 bkost@2-10.com | www.2-10.com

Contact NPP at 800-810-3909 customerservice@mynpp.com

SuperAmerica Fleet Fueling Program

Holiday Stationstores

Experience the SUPERAMERICA® Difference.

Save 5 cents per gallon with SA Fleet Card.

Save 5 cents on every gallon of gas from Holiday Stationstores.

Special promotion for BATC members who are new applicants—10 cents off the first 90 days.

Lisa Felts | 651-403-3267 superamerica.com

Don Keis: 952-830-8889 don.keis@holidaycompanies.com

Sherwin Williams Competitive and customizable pricing for members on architectural coatings, chemical coatings, industrial coatings and paint supplies/rollers. Members also have the option of receiving a local quote on wall coverings, floor coverings, window treatments and spray equipment

www.mynpp.com > Sherwin Williams page Questions? Contact NPP at 800-810-3909 customerservice@mynpp.com

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Importance of Referrals “We also cannot build a strong association without the connections provided to us by existing BATC members.”

We work in an industry that still adheres to that time-honored adage of working with people you know. It almost seems that the world would stop spinning if we didn’t rely on referrals for new business and people to partner with. Everyone loves being able to say, “I know someone who does tile.” Or “You have to call my mortgage guy.” When you find a reliable resource that makes your life easier, you hold tight to that contact. My whole life, I have followed this rule of thumb. I rarely reach out to a stranger for anything business related.

That is how I like to approach membership at BATC. This is the industry of working together.

We literally cannot build a home without the cooperation of several companies, cities and homeowners. We also cannot build a strong association without the

connections provided to us by existing BATC members. Think about all of the industry professionals that you interact with on a daily basis. Architects, realtors, mortgage professionals, painters, tile installers, lumberyard reps, interior designers, builders, remodelers, title professionals… the list is never ending!

So, my friend, I need a referral.

I am looking for companies and individuals within the building industry who would benefit from a BATC membership and have not yet joined. Send me a name and contact information when you come across a potential member. Let them know about your experience with our association. BATC is here to support the people who are literally building the communities across the Twin Cities. We do it through our consumer and B2B marketing, continuing education,

legal assistance, government representation and the dayto-day informational support we provide. Do you know someone or a business who would benefit from a BATC membership?

Even if that referral does not join us, we can rest assured that they at least know that BATC is out here doing good work to forward our industry. Hopefully you feel that BATC has provided you value through your participation.

We appreciate your continued membership and hope you will consider giving us that oh-so-important referral.

Hope to see you at the BIG Night!

Kristina Mahler Director of Membership kristina@batc.org 651-697-7562

Kickstart Your Membership You’re a member.

Now what?

Grab a drink or a snack and let us help you KickStart your BATC membership.

Kristina

November 10. 3:30– 5pm. BATC. Current and

Kristina Mahler, BATC Membership Director

New Members Welcome!

Register for free at BATC.org Questions? Heather@BATC.org

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Do you know someone who would find value in joining our BATC community?

Show pride in your association by referring quality members

Send an email introduction to your recommended prospect and me Call or email me their contact information and I’ll follow through Bring them to the next BATC event and introduce them to me!

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Meet 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.

Allrounder Remodeling Inc.

Detail Homes, Inc.

Land Home Financial Services

6845 Cloman Avenue Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 651-497-7715 Ruth Bader ruth@allrounderhomes.com www.allrounderhomes.com

2038 Ford Parkway, #448 St. Paul, MN 5511 651-336-8089 Taylor Graphenteen taylor@detailhomes.com www.detailhomes.com

611 Bielenberg Drive, #3 Woodbury, MN 55125 612-999-2348 Steven Swisher steve.swisher@lhfs.com mortgage.lhfs.com/woodbury

Amazing EZ Screen Porch Windows

Fluidesign Studio, LLC

Marketplace Home Mortgage, LLC

401 - 3rd Street N., #240 Minneapolis, MN 55401 612-359-5800 Terry Jerylo terryj@ezporch.com

Mahtomedi, MN 55115 9 Williams Woods Road 952-237-5992 Shelly Lindstrom shelly@fluidesignstudio.com www.fluidesignstudio.com

13700 Reimer Drive N., #100 Maple Grove, MN 55311 763-432-4640 Dennis Richardson DRichardson@marketplacehome.com www.marketplacehome.com

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Mill Creek Construction

1017 S. Webster Avenue Omro, WI 54963 920-450-0596 Jerry Pulvermacher jpulvermacher@westlake.com

3558 - 174th Avenue NW Andover, MN 55304 763-442-3051 Gregory Hennen hennen12345@msn.com www.millcreekconstructionpro.com

Biffs, Inc. 8610 Hansen Avenue Shakopee, MN 55379 952-403-1221 Nick Rohlfsen nickr@biffsinc.com

Builders Solutions of MN, LLP P.O. Box 59 Elk River, MN 55330 763-441-1171 Sheila Heston Sheila@BuildersSolutionsmn.com www.builderssolutionsmn.com

Frameworx Construction Co.

Building Arts Sustainable Architecture + Construction, LLC

Gene Johnson Graphic Arts

1024 Marshall Ave St. Paul,MN, MN 55104 651-231-4552 Anthony Carter frameworxconstruction@yahoo.com

95 N. Mackubin Street St. Paul, MN 55102 651-222-8750 Harvey Sherman hsherman@building-arts.net www.building-arts.net

426 Seagle Street Tyler, TX 75701 Gene Johnson 903-595-5665 gjarthomes@gmail.com www.homerenderings.net

Great Northern Granite

P.O. Box 59 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-649-7653 Paul Cameron paul@chamberlaincap.com

7605 Washington Avenue S. Edina, MN 55439 952-456-2224 Isabella Dangelo bella@greatnortherngranite.com greatnortherngranite.com/

Charter Bank

Great River Energy

Chamberlain Fine Custom Homes

455 Pond Promenade Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-227-2265 Michelle Harris mharris@charterbank.com www.charterbank.bank

12300 Elm Creek Boulevard Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-445-5728 David Ranallo dranallo@grenergy.com www.energywisemn.com/

Coldwell Banker Burnet

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3033 Excelsior Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55416 612-387-8885 Janelle Mattson Janelle.Mattson@cbburnet.com

Connexus Energy 14601 Ramsey Boulevard NW Ramsey, 55303 763-323-2650 Philip Kirkegaard philip.kirkegaard@connexusenergy.com www.connexusenergy.com

Dakota Electric Association 4300 - 220th Street W. Farmington, MN 55024 651-463-6212 Dave Reinke dreinke@dakotaelectric.com www.dakotaelectric.com

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1143 S. Shore Drive Plymouth, MN 55441 320-334-4019 Robbie Hyland robbie@hbre-mn.com www.hbre-mn.com

KWP Products 20608 Brennan Path Farmington, MN 55024 651-280-8278 Michael Quandt mike.quandt@kwpproducts.com www.kwpproducts.com

Kohler Co. 14296 Golf View Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55346 612-231-7731 Marla Abstetar marla.abstetar@kohler.com www.kohler.com

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Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative 125 Minnesota Valley Electric Drive Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-2313 Mike Orvick miko@mvec.net

Minnesota Vinyl & Aluminum, Inc. 12820 Emery Way Shakopee, MN 55379 952-403-0805 Jim Buker jimb@mvas.com mvas.com

Tstud™ - Patriot North America, LLC 12698 Industrial Boulevard Elk River, MN 55330 612-290-6199 Brian Iverson brian@rooseveltenergy.com www.tstud.com

Pebble Creek Custom Homes 13875 Highway 13 S., #100 Savage, MN 55378 612-405-4060 Jerik Brumm jerik@pebblecreekch.com www.pebblecreekch.com

PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company 8201 Norman Center Drive, #23C Bloomington, MN 55437 952-400-2288 Scott Alcon salcon@primelending.com www.primelending.com

Puustelli USA 3300 Edinborough Way, #609 Edina, MN 55435 612-205-0485 Bjorn Freudenthal Bjorn.Freudenthal@Puustelli.com

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top recruiters 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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Meg Jaeger Mega Homes, Inc.

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Joe Shimanski Distinctive Drywall, Inc.

Daryl Doehr Marvin Windows and Doors

John Zirbes Lyman Lumber Co.

Rob Eldridge Ridge Creek Custom Homes

Curt Christensen Lee Lyn Contruction, LLC

Jill Murphy True North Consulting, LLC

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S&S Tree and Horticultural Specialists, Inc.

Signature Select Contracting

The Kingdom Builders

332 Minnesota Street, Unit W3171 St Paul, MN 55101 651-248-4994 Chuck Stuurop chuck@sigselectcontracting.com www.sigselectcontracting.com

9099 - 30th Street SW Howard Lake, MN 55349 612-900-9166 Lee Juvland office@thekingdombuilders.net thekingdombuilders.net/

Stonegate Builders

WestAIR Heating & Cooling

1000 Boone Avenue N., #400 Golden Valley, MN 55427 763-452-6245 Ryan Jones rjones@stonegatebuilders.com stonegatebuilders.com

11184 River Road NE Hanover, MN 55341 763-498-8071 Joe Lynch info@westairheating.com westairheating.com

Schwieters Chevrolet

Sunrise Design and Construction, LLC

Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association

1050 E. Highway 23 Cold Spring, MN 56320 320-685-3683 Chris Nelson cnelson@schwieterscars.com www.schwieterscars.com

1902 S. Greeley Street Stillwater, MN 55082 651-303-9000 Daniel Jozefow danjozefow@gmail.com www.sunriseconstructionmn.com

6800 Electric Drive Rockford, MN 55373 763-477-3000 Andrea Unger aunger@whe.org www.whe.org

405 Hardman Avenue South St. Paul, MN 55056-6894 651-451-8907 Mark Rehder mrehder@sstree.com www.sshsystems.com

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1502 - 99th Lane NE Blaine, MN 55449 763-783-2106 Bob Faust bfaust@radco.com radcotruckaccessories.com/

6444 Evergreen Lane N. Maple Grove, MN 55369 769-634-1094 Ryan Boesen ryan@sshsystems.com safeandsoundmn.com

Retreat 1301 Oakwood Drive Anoka, MN 55303 763-443-8324 Shane Vraa shane@retreatmn.com retreatmn.com

Royal Building Products 5715 Mount Curve Boulevard SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-500-1655 Andrea Daniel andrea.daniel@royalbuildingproducts.com royalbuildingproducts.com

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KICKSTART EVENT – AUGUST 23, 2016 1. Member engagement at BATC Kickstart 2. Marla Abstetar, Kohler Co. 3. Andy Voorhees, Ancona Title and Sara Wurzer, Partners Title 4. Brandi Hagen, Eminent Interior Design, Brian DesLauriers, Mill City Painting Co. and Bob Michels, Michels Homes 5.

Pattie Martin, Twin City Fireplace & Stone with Greg Johnson, Mutual of Omaha 6. Full house at Kickstart!

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Veteran’s Oakdale home re-sided as appreciation for his service The following article is reprinted with permission from Lillie Suburban Newspapers.

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that year, his left ankle received an avulsion fracture when he hopped off the back of a semi-truck’s flatbed.

“I did not receive proper medical care while I was overseas and the injury healed wrong; the pain never went away and continued to spread up my leg while I was overseas,” Bernal said, explaining that he continued to be sent out on military missions with the injury.

Disabled army veteran Jonathan Bernal (right) recently had new siding installed on his Oakdale home with the help of Josh Moe (left), vice president of American Building Contractors, Inc., and his team. ABC partnered with the Builders Association of the Twin Cities Foundation to make this renovation possible.

During the last week of June, Jonathan Bernal, an Army veteran who was injured during the Iraq War, received much-needed assistance repairing the exterior of his Oakdale home.

The American Building Contractors, Inc. teamed up with the Builders Association of the Twin Cities Foundation to cover all associated costs for the extensive repairs.

According to Bernal, the siding had been a problem on his Heath Avenue North home for about three years. It had gotten so bad that birds had begun to live in the walls, especially the walls around his daughter’s bedroom.

“She was afraid that the birds were going to get her at night,” Bernal said about 4-year-old Macy. Bernal and his wife, Theresa, also have an 8-year-old son, Alex.

Bernal said it will be a relief to have the house repaired because so many things could have gone wrong as a result of the deteriorating siding, including an electrical fire or mold damage.

“I couldn’t afford any of this, ... I wouldn’t be able to get approved for a loan or anything,” he added.

Pain never ends Bernal was a member of the Army Reserves when his unit was deployed to Iraq in July 2008. In December of

Bernal said the pain worsened after arriving home after his deployment.

He was on crutches at the time and couldn’t walk very well. He said he couldn’t work for the first year because he couldn’t stand for more than a few minutes. He has had four ankle surgeries but the pain has continued, and he was eventually diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome.

Bernal received injections in his spine for the pain, but he said something was damaged at the site of an injection, and pain began to take over almost his entire body making it difficult to hold down a steady job or earn enough money to cover his family’s bills.

Bernal said that now he can only stand for a few minutes and can no longer maneuver around on his own in a manual wheelchair.

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BATC Foundation Executive Director perri@batc.org 651-697-7563

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Inc., said that ABC has partnered with the BATC Foundation on a few similar projects, but this was the first opportunity for them to be involved from start to finish.

ABC donated all the labor and management for the three-day project, and the BATC Foundation paid for the materials except for the shingles, which were donated.

“We’re always trying to find opportunities where we can give back to the community,” Moe said. “We felt privileged. It was a great opportunity

to give a little bit back to Jon and his family, who have made such a sacrifice over the years.”

Jeff Dawson, the project manager on the jobsite and a veteran himself, said he jumped on the opportunity to “help out a brother.”

“I feel truly honored and blessed to be working here and to help this family out and try to give a little bit back to not only what he has given, but what his family has sacrificed,” Dawson said. “He’s not just a number to me. He’s a brother.”

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HomeAid Twin Cities, a program of the BATC Foundation that focuses on Twin Cities homeless, will be working with the Young Professionals (YP’s) to make and distribute Personal Care Kits (PCK) to area shelters this fall and winter. These are small bags that provide personal toiletry items to individuals and families living in shelters or on the streets.

We are asking BATC members to help collect items needed for the kits and drop them off at the BATC office. Travel size or items from hotels are best.

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Congratulations to Samantha Gross, JP&Co., and her husband on the birth of their son, Caleb Gregory Ngalamulume, born on April 2nd.

AWARDS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lampert Lumber Joins LBM Century Club

Hartman Homes Celebrates Two Great Milestones In September, Hartman Homes celebrated the grand opening of their newest neighborhood, Orchards of St. Croix in Houlton, Wisconsin, as they also marked 30 years in business.

Sending our deepest sympathies as we share about the passing of Eileen Siegel, mother to David Siegel, BATC Executive Director. Eileen was an extraordinary woman loved by all. The New York native earned a degree in education, and touched the lives of many Jewish youth in the Twin Cities in her role as teacher at Temple Israel Nursery School.

Eileen passed away in July at the age of 81.

Lampert Lumber has been named to LBM Journal magazine’s LBM Century Club, in recognition of the company’s 129 years of service to its community.

Uponor Receives Top 150 Workplaces Honor

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For the third year in a row, Uponor North America is named a Partners of Choice award recipient by Houston-based David Weekley Homes. The award program recognizes suppliers that exhibit worldclass quality and service.

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The Minneapolis Star Tribune named Uponor North America as one of the Top 150 Workplaces in Minnesota. This is the fourth year in a row the company has earned the Top 150 recognition.

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