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THE

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TRICKS OF THE TRADE SHOW p.14

2018 Q4 ADVOCACY UPDATE p.19

A BIG NIGHT TO REMEMBER p.38

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STAFF ::

JANUARY–MARCH 2019

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

David Siegel

CR E AT I V E SE RV I CE S DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & CREATIVE

Dawnita Parmely

EDITOR & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Laura Burt

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Hannah Swan

EXECUTIVE BOARD ::

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ::

PRESIDENT

ADVOCACY CHAIR

John Rask M/I Homes BUILDER VICE PRESIDENT

Gary Kraemer John Kraemer & Sons, Inc.

TREASURER

Todd Polifka Custom One Homes ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT

Carla Warner Warners’ Stellian Appliance

PAST ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT

Dennis Galligan In-Focus Systems SECRETARY

Ed Engelbrecht Pella Windows & Doors IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Tom Wiener Cardinal Homebuilders, Inc.

ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIP FULFILLMENT COORDINATOR

Laurie Spartz

DIGITAL/GRAPHIC DESIGNER

REMODELERS CHAIR

Adora Vang

Jason Myrlie J Carsten Remodeling

Bill Burgess Lennar

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Kayla Smith

SMALL VOLUME BUILDERS CHAIR

AMBASSADOR CHAIR

Pattie Martin Twin City Fireplace & Stone Company, Inc.

CREATIVE SERVICES & TECH COORDINATOR

Art Pratt Pratt Homes

ARTISAN HOME TOUR CHAIR

John Kraemer John Kraemer & Sons, Inc.

LARGE VOLUME BUILDERS CHAIR

Casey Scozzari

MEMBER AT LARGE

A DVO CACY

Jim Fuschetto Lyman Lumber Co.

DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY

James Vagle

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT

POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

MEMBER AT LARGE

Nick Hackworthy Creative Homes, Inc.

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

F I NA NCE , ME MB E R SHIP & A D MI NI ST R AT I ON

Janice Meyer

Mark Foster

Tammi Hall

REGULATORY AFFAIRS MANAGER

PARADE OF HOMES CHAIR

MEMBERSHIP MANAGER

Heather Griffis

Nick Erickson

Tim Fohr M/I Homes

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

PAST PRESIDENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL CHAIR

Nicolle Mechelke

Katie Elfstrom

KC Chermak Pillar Homes Partner, Inc.

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR

ADVOCACY COORDINATOR

Mary Schweich

Kate Wigley

B ATC- H O U SI NG F I R ST MI NNE SOTA F O U NDAT I ON

ME E T I NG & E V E NT S MEETING & EVENT MANAGER

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E D U CAT I ON EDUCATION & SPECIAL PROGRAMS MANAGER

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The annual Golf Open at Majestic Oaks Golf Club was a day filled with prizes, delicious food and beautiful weather. Thank you to all our golfers and

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CONTENTS 8 PAGE

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TRADE SHOW TIPS

BATCHOUSING FIRST MINNESOTA 8 :: Letter from the President 10 :: 2019 Board of Directors 12 :: Elite Sponsors

75 :: 2019 Board of Directors 76 :: A Home for Our Heroes

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MEMBERSHIP

ADVOCACY

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19 :: Letter from the Director of Advocacy

THE REMODELING CONUNDRUM

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78 :: Letter from the Ambassadors 80 :: New Members 82 :: Member News 85 :: Member Benefits 86 :: 5 Things to Look Forward To

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Looking Forward As I step into my new role as your 2019 BATC-Housing First Minnesota president, I’m looking forward to expanding the success of our advocacy efforts to more key constituents, elected officials, regulatory agencies and local government.

IS THERE A HOUSING AFFORDABILITY CHALLENGE?

WHY IS IT SO EXPENSIVE TO BUILD IN MINNESOTA?

There are multiple data points that make this claim undeniable.

Our association’s Housing Affordability Institute is about to unveil powerful, groundbreaking research that dives deeply into the cost drivers. This is landmark work that has never been done before — not only here, but anywhere in the country.

The delta between newly built homes and resale homes in the Twin Cities is in the top five in the entire country.

The mix of homes being built in the more affordable space is far smaller in the Twin Cities than it is in many similar Midwest markets such as St. Louis and Nashville.

Nearly 80 percent of Americans believe they can’t afford more than 50 percent of the homes in their neighborhood.

We have not recovered housing production to levels that are necessary since the Great Recession, even as employment has soared, real wages have begun to rise and consumer confidence is strong.

It costs 26 percent more to build an identical house in Minnesota versus just across the border in Wisconsin.

Hardly a day passes in which the issue of housing affordability isn’t mentioned. It’s in the headlines everywhere. Gov. Mark Dayton’s Housing Task Force came to the same conclusion and offered two key solutions, among others.

1

First, we need to build 300,000 more homes in the next 10 years — that’s 30,000 homes per year.

2 Second, we need to look comprehensively at the regulations impacting our industry to make homebuilding easier.

solving with key stakeholders, with the goal of reducing the regulatory cost of housing and increasing production.

This research will create an easy-to-understand dashboard that highlights the key drivers of cost. And it will redefine and standardize the way in which we talk about housing inputs.

We believe strongly that shining a light on this little-studied area and creating greater transparency will drive better decisions around affordability.

Why is this so vital? Well, if we can’t effectively address the challenge of home affordability, I’m truly fearful that our children and future generations won’t be able to achieve the American dream. And we know that homeownership brings tremendous benefits to communities — better engagement, better educational outcomes, better health and creation of wealth.

This is difficult, painstaking work. Excessive regulations, long drawn out entitlement processes, and various impact fees are hidden in the cost of a lot and a home making them difficult for policy makers and the general public to understand. These costs are also difficult for our members to grasp due to a highly complex tangled web of regulations and fees that are far from being transparent. But if we can’t bring the cost of newly built housing down, we’ll prevent this next generation from enjoying the dream of and benefits of homeownership.

So take an active role in sharing the research as its released. Get engaged in the association by coming to Housing Day at the Capitol on March 4 where we will share our data and conclusions with lawmakers. Take a look at the research in detail on LetsFixItMN.org and join with us.

LET'S FIX IT. BUT, HERE’S THE GOOD NEWS: WE CAN FIX THIS. That’s why BATC-Housing First Minnesota is launching a powerful issue advocacy campaign to share the results of this research to lawmakers, city council members, mayors, regulators and the general public.

We recognize that the building community must work collaboratively with state and local governments to find solutions that allow our members to build affordable homes.

We seek to engage in innovative problem

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KC Chermak

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AMBASSADOR CHAIR

Pattie Martin

Twin City Fireplace & Stone Company, Inc.

REMODELERS COUNCIL CHAIR

Jason Myrlie

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A R T I S A N H O M E TO U R C H A I R

John Kraemer

LARGE VOLUME BUILDERS CHAIR

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Thank you to our biggest associate supporters!

Home building and remodeling is a business based on relationships. We see it here at BATC-Housing First Minnesota every day.

The relationships that are created between builders, remodelers, suppliers and trade partners drive the industry forward.

In fact, it’s right in our mission statement — “Helping our members grow their businesses through marketing, advocacy and INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS.” One very special group of our members goes the extra mile to ensure that our association can provide opportunities to members to build these all-important connections — our sponsors, and in particular, our Elite Partners.

We want to thank these forward-thinking companies for their commitment to our association and most importantly, their commitment to the success of our builders and remodelers. Without their sponsorships,

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we simply could not provide the programming we do at the premier level we achieve.

Our Elite Partners and other sponsors provide this support because they believe in our association’s cause and they understand their obligation to help our industry succeed.

What they seek in return is simple — the opportunity to show you their great products and their outstanding service. We ask that as you consider making purchases for the homes you build and remodel, that you remember the support these companies have provided BATCHousing First Minnesota. Give them a chance to show you what they can do to enhance your business, just as they have enhanced our association.

Thank you Elite Partners and sponsors for all that you do for our association and our members. We appreciate the relationships and look forward to a strong 2019.

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TRICKS OF THE

TRADE

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ENGAGE YOUR VISITORS

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is all about. You want

media during the event,

at the show, and share

potential clients to walk

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teasers of what they can

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be engaged in-person

expect from you.

can do for them and

first and foremost.

clients at the show.

why they should work with you.

STAFF YOUR BOOTH APPROPRIATELY Ensure you’re adhering to the guidelines on the number of booth staff allowed and that they’re the right people to answer questions from prospective customers.

Have a team meeting with your exhibit staff before the show so they’re consistent in their messaging.

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SHOW TIP Use #BRS19 on your Twitter and Instagram posts and tag BATC-Housing First Minnesota.

CONTESTS & PROMOTIONS

CREATE INTERACTION

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Investing in an activity

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to attract attendees can

with your giveaway

have a big impact on

and drawing prizes!

your number of leads at

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the end of the day. Make

get contact information

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from your leads and you

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your business offerings

qualified customers.

to make it even more

HAVE PLENTY OF PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL Promo items are a staple at tradeshows. Your materials should be relevant to your brand and provide a benefit to the customer so they’ll want to hang on to them for a long time.

relevant.

TIP

Incorporate the show theme into your booth display! Don’t lose sight of your company’s primary business objectives, but use the theme to spark ideas for contests or giveaways.

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FOLLOW UP PROMPTLY

Take notes on what

Post-show follow-up

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can make or break your

you’d like to change

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for next year. Did your

out to all your new leads

message resonate

within 48 hours of the

with attendees? Was

conclusion of the show.

your booth location

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perfect for your

send a thank you to all

product? Constructive

your current customers

self-critique can help

who stopped by to

you realize potential

reconnect during

opportunities at the

the show.

next show you attend.

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THE

REMODELING CONUNDRUM: WHEN THE ORDER MATTERS

During the past several decades, many

In remodeling and renovation efforts, the

make positive change in their houses but

out of order; we tighten the enclosure before

remodelers and homeowners have tried to ended up with unintended consequences.

In fact, many of those consequences could have and should have been predicted. To

move our current housing stock forward —

whether to make it more efficient, healthier,

or more durable — we need to determine how we can increase the potential for success while we reduce the potential for harm.

changes unfortunately often are implemented addressing critical ventilation issues, we

upgrade furnaces without ensuring the water heater will continue to operate properly,

we add insulation without resolving critical moisture or air leakage problems, and

we replace windows without considering potential water management or indoor air-quality effects.

THE “CLIFF” Is it possible to upgrade a home in such a way that the renovation might push it over the cliff? The “cliff” is a metaphor for what might happen if a house is moved too close to the cliff, where it might become unstable and fall. This “failure” could refer to an efficiency, durability, indoor environmental quality, or health and safety problem.

The effect of any proposed change is twofold. First, homeowners must consider the type of change they are making. If they are simply changing light bulbs,

the change is unlikely to significantly affect how the house system is performing.

On the other hand, if homeowners add insulation or a large range hood, the change could result in significant consequences.

Second, homeowners must consider the robustness of the current house. Some houses are so stable that even large blows to the system will be absorbed.

Other houses are much more fragile, however, and small changes can have a larger effect and move the house more quickly toward the cliff.

MOVING FORWARD WITH OUR EXISTING HOMES How can we take lessons learned over the decades in new construction and apply them to the decision-making process for upgrading our existing housing stock?

A good example is the current U.S. Department of Energy Building America program for existing homes, which focuses on reducing energy use by 30 percent by accelerating the adoption of high-performance technologies using a systems engineering and integrated design approach. It is inclusive of a “do no harm” promise to ensure that safety, health, and durability are maintained or improved.

The following three overarching strategies that could be employed are built upon the lessons of the past and should mitigate undesirable consequences.

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STRATEGY ONE

STRATEGY TWO

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CONCLUSION

FOLLOW THE PROPER (OR SAFE) ORDER The first strategy simply follows a sequence that is unlikely to cause unintended consequences. If combustion backdrafting and spillage are properly addressed (ie. sealed combustion), subsequent changes in ventilation or airtightness will be accommodated. If they install whole-home ventilation, there should be little concern for future air-sealing of the building enclosure. If they properly implement water management and air sealing, adding insulation will be of little risk.

TEST IN AND TEST OUT What happens if the above order is highly impractical or prohibitively expensive?

A second strategy that is widely promoted today uses testing to determine the current condition of the house and how fragile it might be. That information can be used to better inform and guide the work being contemplated. After the work is concluded, testing is repeated to ensure proper performance of the house and its systems. This approach should reduce unforeseen consequences and leave the home in a better place than where it started.

COMBINED SYSTEMS-GUIDED APPROACH The last strategy focuses on the type of work being proposed and its probability of negatively affecting the performance of the house. In essence, it is a blend of the first two strategies. If the upgrade is unlikely to cause issues with the current house systems, it is given a green light to move forward without testing. Items like changing to more efficient light bulbs, upgrading to a more efficient refrigerator, or using a programmable thermostat can improve efficiency and have potential system interactions, yet, they are highly unlikely to push a house over the cliff. Other items such as adding insulation, installing a new furnace, or implementing whole-house air sealing, however, have large system interactions and have the potential for major changes in house durability, indoor air quality, and combustion safety. These proposed changes would get a red light to encourage homeowner and contractors to “stop, look, and listen” to see if the house could be pushed over the cliff with any of these changes. Of course, some measures will always fall in between or perhaps very robust houses are unlikely to be moved very far. These would get a yellow light, requiring due caution throughout the process and perhaps a quick or abbreviated test at the completion of the work to ensure the home is left in a safe condition.

We can, and must, do better this time around. There is simply no reason for the remodeling, renovation, and home improvement industries to repeat the mistakes of the past. While recognizing the clear challenges and limitations with remodeling, retrofitting, and installing energy upgrades, the basics principles and processes still apply. These lessons and their application, however, may need to be brought to the market by a whole new set of contractors. Those who set out to improve the performance of our existing housing stock must incorporate these lessons and solutions into their daily procedures and practices.

WRIT TEN BY PATRICK HUEL MAN, UNIVE RSIT Y O F MINNE SOTA E XT E NSIO N Patrick Huelman is an associate professor in Residential Energy and Building Systems with the University of Minnesota’s Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering and serves as coordinator of the Cold Climate Housing Program with the University of Minnesota Extension. He is a lead faculty member for the Residential Building Science and Technology undergraduate degree program and a principal investigator for hygrothermal testing at the Cloquet Residential Research Facility. Pat is also the project manager for NorthernSTAR, one of the Department of Energy’s Building America teams.

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Let's Fix It In recent months, the housing affordability discussion has received an unprecedented level of attention from the media and policy makers. Housing policies have been front and center in several cities across Minnesota. The high cost of housing and our industry’s labor crisis have been central themes.

As the state’s voice of housing, BATC-Housing First Minnesota is leading this discussion through research, policy recommendations, and advocating that policy makers at the local, regional and state level address this challenge with urgency. That’s why we’ve launched a new campaign: Let’s Fix It. Throughout the coming weeks and months, you will see more from this broad-based campaign tying together our advocacy and research efforts, helping us advance housing policy recommendations.

In our Q4 update, you can read more about the Let’s Fix It campaign and all the other work done to help strengthen our industry.

Onward,

JAMES VAGLE :: DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY BATC-HOUSING FIRST MINNESOTA

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New Year, New Biennium, New Governor, New House As the legislature gavels in to begin a new legislative biennium, many issues are on the docket waiting to be addressed.

Housing affordability is poised to be one of the key issues.

Housing First Minnesota. “The steeper challenge facing them will be to find consensus around housing initiatives that get to the root causes of our region’s broken housing eco-system.”

The challenge of addressing housing by state lawmakers will be met by a new legislative landscape following the 2018 elections. Atop state government will be former Congressman Tim Walz who was elected governor. He will be joined by the legislature who make up the only split body in the country. The Minnesota House flipped majority control to the DFL, while the Senate majority remains with Republicans.

The legislature convened on Jan. 8 and has until May 20 to finish its work.

The hard work of addressing the cost drivers impacting housing affordability now enters a new phase. As the leading voice for homebuilding and remodeling, BATC-Housing First Minnesota is pleased to see other stakeholders ready to join us in addressing this critical challenge facing all Minnesotans.

“The new legislature and Gov. Walz are fortunate to face housing challenges where there is broad, bipartisan agreement in the identification of our affordability challenges,” said James Vagle, director of advocacy at BATC-

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"The new legislature and Gov. Walz are fortunate to face housing challenges where there is broad, bipartisan agreement in the identification of our affordability challenges.

The steeper challenge facing them will be to find consensus around housing initiatives that get to the root causes of our region’s broken housing eco-system."

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Join housing leaders from throughout the state on March 4 for the third annual Housing Day at the Capitol. Members of BATC-Housing First Minnesota will once again be teaming up with the Minnesota REALTORS® to share the housing message with the legislature and new administration.

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2018 Elections Elevate Housing BATC-Housing First Minnesota elevated the housing industry during the 2018 elections, which concluded with dozens of housing champions elected to local and state offices throughout Minnesota.

the political landscape in Minnesota.

Democrats gained control of the Minnesota House, while the Minnesota Senate remained under Republican control by one vote. Congressman Tim Walz was elected governor.

“Elections are about priorities, and there is no doubt that housing was elevated across the state in the 2018 elections thanks to our efforts,” said David Siegel, BATC-Housing First Minnesota executive director. “Our strategic plan called for us to highlight housing’s importance and grow the caucus of housing champions and I’m pleased to report that we achieved these objectives.”

BATC-Housing First Minnesota members met Gov. Walz during the gubernatorial-vetting process. Now, attention is turned to working with Gov. Walz and his administration in the upcoming legislative session, as well as the new majority in the Minnesota House.

The 2018 elections saw a record turnout for a midterm, which changed

Additionally, 30 of our endorsed legislative candidates from throughout the state were victorious. We look forward to working with these housing champions in the upcoming session.

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Plumbing Code The Minnesota Board of Plumbing began reviewing changes to the Uniform Plumbing code in October. BATC-Housing First Minnesota submitted a proposal to remove the dishwasher air gap requirement in December. The Board of Plumbing’s Ad Hoc Rulemaking Committee will continue its work throughout the first quarter of 2019.

Energy Code When the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry’s Construction Code Advisory Council met in 2018, it decided to delay recommending any action on a new energy code until after the United State Department of Energy has analyzed the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code. BATC-Housing First Minnesota has been in constant contact with DLI and no review has been published.

Additionally, BATC-Housing First Minnesota’s regulatory affairs manager sent a memo to DLI in October outlining how energy efficient Minnesota’s new homes are and how a costlier energy code is not needed.

BATC-Housing First Minnesota is also in the final stages of preparing its own performance path for the Minnesota Energy Code, fulfilling its pledge to DLI that it would place affordability at the forefront the state should not adopt a costlier energy code.

Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee Focuses on Innovation

Project Team Bill Gschwind, Chair Minnesota Construction Law Services

Earlier this year, members of the Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee began working on creating an innovative approach to building new homes, with the goal to reduce construction costs to a point where new, entry-level homes can compete with existing home prices.

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The Innovation Work Group anticipates releasing its findings in early 2019.

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Looking Ahead At the time of printing, Gov. Tim Walz had not named commissioners for agencies regulating housing. BATC-Housing First Minnesota will be reaching out to these agencies following the appointments.

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The Minnesota Department of Health is expected to release its RRP Rule soon.

The Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry will be working through the final stages of Minnesota’s new building code throughout 2019.

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Harstad v. Woodbury Update: Industry and Cities Respond The unanimous ruling in the Harstad v. Woodbury case has caused some cities to reexamine how they fund infrastructure, but it did little to change the options left to cities, as cities never had the authority to collect those fees.

With the ruling, cities can still levy an area-wide assessment, pay for projects out of the city’s budget, bond for projects or deny projects.

Immediately following the court’s decision, BATC-Housing First Minnesota sent a letter out to the state’s top 25 growth cities, to see which cities had previously relied on impact fees to fund infrastructure and how cities that had used impact fees planned to proceed following the ruling.

The majority of cities responding to the request had either not used impact

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fees or had ceased using them due to the court case, with no intention to reconfigure their fees to recoup revenue not allowed under Minnesota law.

The city of Dayton, a city that had relied on impact fees, enacted a year-long development moratorium on Sept. 26, 2018. Under the moratorium, no new developments can proceed forward in Dayton unless preliminary plat was approved by the city council prior to the moratorium. As of printing of this issue, the city of Dayton’s one-year development moratorium has not been lifted.

The city of Woodbury has begun requiring new traffic studies on proposed development following the court’s decision.

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City of Dayton Moratorium

Research on Affordability

Following the landmark Harstad v.

Woodbury ruling, the city of Dayton voted unanimously to enact a one-year development moratorium on Sept. 26, 2018, the longest allowed by state law.

The Housing Affordability Institute, a non-profit housing policy research entity formed by BATC-Housing First Minnesota in 2018, has been working with cities for the past several months to better understand how much of a home’s final prices emanates from local government.

BATC-Housing First Minnesota’s research team has requested data and met with several high-growth cities to better understand how these cities fund growth.

Nick Erickson, BATC-Housing First Minnesota’s regulatory affairs manager, attended the meeting to speak in opposition to the mortarium, which stops any new developments-residential or commercial-from coming online until the moratorium is lifted.

Outreach On Behalf of the Industry From safe room mandates to stormwater permit issues, BATC-Housing First Minnesota has been busy assisting our members with responses to issues with cities across the region. If you have an issue that is of broad impact to multiple builders, please conact Regulatory Affairs Manager Nick Erickson at 651-6977586 or Nick@HousingFirstMN.org.

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A Pathway To Fix Our Housing Market We know that we aren’t building enough homes at an affordable price point in our market, and we know that this challenge impacts our industry at all home price points. To raise awareness of these issues, we created an issue advocacy campaign to carry this vital message for our region.

‘Let’s Fix It’ is our new issue campaign that will raise awareness of the issues facing the housing market with the goal of increasing homeownership opportunities for all Minnesotans.

In order to achieve greater affordability

across all housing options and cement a strong balanced housing market, we need key stakeholders and homebuyers to understand the issues and how we can fix our housing market.

The housing market is complex and tackling the issues impacting our region’s housing competitiveness takes a broad-based effort. ‘Let’s Fix It’ is a campaign that drives the housing discussion across multiple, intersecting platforms and helps our key issues stand out in the crowded media and political discussions.

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I have a 100-year-old brick house that has a limestone basement wall. The wood floor joists for the first floor sit on top of the limestone itself with no rim joist.

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Before you consider investing in any possible solutions to your inquiry, I would suggest that you look into having a building science/energy professional analyze your house, which may include blower-door testing or infrared evaluation.

The results of this analysis might include recommendations for the installation of an exterior water-resistive barrier and/or insulation designed for exterior use including groundcontact. It might even include the use of a closedcell spray foam insulation (high-density). Other recommendations may include the installation of a cement-based plaster/diamond mesh on the exterior extending below grade along with an application of an appropriate water-proofing material that would most likely seal up the exterior to reduce air movement toward the top of the limestone wall. It is very important to prevent the infiltration of exterior surface-borne moisture (rain and snow) as a step in the right direction to drying out the inside of the basement.

The top of the limestone wall on the interior side could be insulated with an open- or closed-cell spray foam that would serve as an insulator and air sealer. Fiberglass insulation is an excellent insulating material but it is not considered an air-sealing material and it appears that the top of your limestone wall may be a source of free air-movement.

If the basement floor is gravel or dirt, the installation of a new concrete floor poured on top of a 6-mil poly vapor retarder may prevent additional moisture from entering from below. If the basement floor is currently a concrete slab than additional measures to seal all penetrations (plumbing penetrations, etc.) and the perimeter where the concrete slab meets the limestone basement wall could be taken as a means to prevent more moisture penetration from below.

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InterContinental Hotel St. Paul, MN | 11:30 AM-5:30 PM

Spring Remodelers Showcase Fri.-Sun. | 12:00-6:00 PM

BATC-Housing First Minnesota Roseville, MN | 3:30-5:00 PM

Hearts in Housing Gala J.W. Marriott, Mall of America Bloomington, MN | 5:30-11:30 PM

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JUN 19

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2019

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Artisan Home Tour Fri.-Sun. | 12:00-6:00 pm

BATC-Housing First Minnesota Roseville, MN | 3:00-6:00 PM

BATC-Housing First Minnesota Roseville, MN | 12:00-1:30 PM

Majestic Oaks Golf Club Ham Lake, MN

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SEPT 7-29

SEPT 17 GOLF OPEN

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BATC-Housing First Minnesota Roseville, MN | Dates TBD

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Fall Parade of Homes Thurs.-Sun. | 12:00-6:00 PM

Legends Golf Club Prior Lake, MN

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2019 Upcoming Events SEPT 27-29

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Fall Remodelers Showcase Fri.-Sun. | 12:00-6:00 PM

Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club Prior Lake, MN

BATC-Housing First Minnesota Roseville, MN | 12:00-1:30 PM

Target Field Champions Club Minneapolis, MN | 7:30 AM-12:00 PM

OCT 25

NOV 14

DEC 12

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Mystic Lake Center Prior Lake, MN | 4:30 PM

BATC-Housing First Minnesota Roseville, MN | 3:00 PM

BATC-Housing First Minnesota Roseville, MN | 9:30-11:00 AM

Location TBD 3:00/4:30-8:30 PM

DETAILS :: Contractor University Course Dates

Kickstart Dates

January 22

April 10 | 3:30-5:00 PM

February 13, 19, 21, 26 & 28

June 19 | 12:00-1:30 PM

March 5, 12 & 19

August 7 | 3:30-5:00 PM

Online Course 24/7

October 10 | 12-1:30 PM

ContractorU.com

February 5 | 9:30-11:00 AM

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A BIG

NIGHT TO REMEMBER Nearly 900 members gathered for the annual Building Industry Gala For five years, BATC-Housing First Minnesota has hosted the Building Industry Gala (BIG Night) as an evening to honor the best projects and companies of the year while celebrating the entire housing industry.

“I think we’ve really positioned ourselves as an industry celebration, not just an awards event,” said Nicole Coon, meeting and event manager at BATC-Housing First Minnesota.

“The awards are obviously such an important part of it, but it’s also an opportunity to get the industry together and share camaraderie while celebrating the successes of the year.”

Before the BIG Night, there were separate events for the Reggie Awards and Remodeler of Merit Awards (ROMAs). In 2014, all the awards were brought together in one culminating event, the BIG Night.

Half a decade later, the event has grown substantially, with nearly 900 BATC-Housing First Minnesota members attending the 2018 BIG Night at the new Mystic Lake Center. The evening started with drinks,

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food and networking before leading into the presentation of more than 150 awards.

Jerry Decker, sales at Brushmasters, chairs the BIG Night committee and is encouraged by the increasing number of members getting involved each year.

“The excitement for me has been watching this event grow the past few years and seeing so many of the members participating,” explains Decker. “When you see builders and associates coming together with this kind of volume to honor the best of the best in our industry, it shows the value that they see in the event and the opportunity they have to have a good time.”

The BIG Night committee helps plan the event and provides member insight to help guide the details. Every aspect of the night is considered — from the venue to the menu to the music and everything in between.

And although the committee influences the decisions, they’re really driven by feedback from all the members.

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ROMAs

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TRILLIUMS “The BIG Night committee does review and take into consideration all of the survey responses we get back, and we use that info in planning the following year,” says Decker. “So we always appreciate members taking those few minutes to complete the surveys after the event.”

WCCO’s Jason DeRusha was back again this year to emcee the awards portion of the event. A crowd favorite, this was his fourth year emceeing.

“Everyone loves having Jason emcee,” says Coon.

“He’s a great personality that everyone can recognize and relate to. Plus, he’s super quick on his feet and understands the housing industry. He just gets us.”

By the end of the night, 189 awards were handed out including 16 ROMAs, 22 Reggies, and 137 Trillium Awards.

“The night is what it is because of our members,” adds Coon. “Members generously volunteer their time on the committee to really bring the evening to that next level, and then everyone that enters the awards and attends the event brings their positive energy to make it a night to remember.”

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1. Builder of the Year, Lennar :: 2. Remodeler of the Year, Michels Homes

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AWARD WINNERS

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3. Associate of the Year, In-Focus Systems :: 4. Legislator of the Year, Representative Pat Garofalo :: 5. Advocate of the Year, Martin Harstad :: 6. Housing Industry Leader of the Year, Frank Kottschade and his wife, Bonnie

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MARKETING & EVENTS

AWARD WINNERS

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7. Robert L. Hanson Lifetime Achievement Award, Richard Berg (right) with Past Associate Executive Director, Bob Hanson :: 8. Rising Star Award, Laura Richter :: 9. MN Green Path Leadership Award, Brandl Anderson Homes, Inc. 10. Robert L. Hanson Lifetime Achievement Award, Betty Hardle (Not Pictured) :: 11. Building BATC-Housing First Minnesota, Tom Preissing (Not Pictured)

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AWARD WINNERS

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Reggie & Trillium Award Winners

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Reggie winners are selected by judging teams of builders and remodelers who visit homes within each category and judge based on excellence in design, construction quality and value. Trillium Awards are given to all entered participating associates in a Reggie-winning home.

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BUILDS 50+ HOMES / YEAR

1. $299,999 & UNDER BUILDS 1-49 HOMES/YEAR FITZKE CONSTRUCTION, LLC #139 • Faribault Trillium Partners: All, Inc., Andersen Windows, Arrow Building Center, Creative Lighting, Inc., FocalPoint Flooring Cabinets & Design, Glowing Hearth & Home, Installed Building Solutions II, LLC, J. Becher & Associates, The Energy Network Worldwide, LLC

$400,000 - $449,999

BUILDS 50+ HOMES / YEAR

BUILDS 1-49 HOMES / YEAR

BUILDS 1-49 HOMES / YEAR

2. $300,000 - $399,999 BUILDS 1-49 HOMES/YEAR JMS CUSTOM HOMES, LLC #169 • Savage Trillium Partners: All, Inc., Andersen Windows, Granite-Tops, LLC, Schwieters Companies, Inc.

4. $400,000 - $449,999 BUILDS 1-49 HOMES/YEAR JORGENSON HOMES, INC. #343 • Elk River Trillium Partners: Croix Design & Drafting, Inc., The Tile Shop, Warners’ Stellian Appliance

3. $300,000 - $399,999 BUILDS 50+ HOMES / YEAR DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES #283 • Maple Grove Trillium Partners: Contract Interiors, Inc., Fireside Hearth & Home, Installed Building Solutions II, LLC

5. $400,000 - $449,999 BUILDS 50+ HOMES / YEAR M/I HOMES #404 • Hugo Trillium Partners: Contract Interiors, Inc., Creative Lighting, Inc., Schwieters Companies, Inc.

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$450,000 - $499,999

BUILDS 50+ HOMES / YEAR

6. $450,000 - $499,999 BUILDS 1-49 HOMES/YEAR SOUTHWIND BUILDERS, INC. #52 • Lake Elmo Trillium Partners: All, Inc., Andersen Windows, Arrow Building Center, Installed Building Solutions II, LLC, Schwieters Companies, Inc.

7. $450,000 - $499,999 BUILDS 50+ HOMES / YEAR M/I HOMES #80 • Hudson Trillium Partners: Contract Interiors, Inc.

MARKETING & EVENTS

AWARD WINNERS

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$500,000 - $549,999

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8. $500,000 - $549,999 BUILDS 1-49 HOMES/YEAR PRICE CUSTOM HOMES #356 • Oak Grove Trillium Partners: Ferguson Enterprises, Kariel Staging, Schwieters Companies, Inc.

9. $500,000 - $549,999 BUILDS 50+ HOMES / YEAR ROBERT THOMAS HOMES, INC. #112 • Lakeville Trillium Partners: All, Inc., Ambiance At Home, Contract Interiors, Inc.

10. $550,000 - $599,000 BUILDS 1-49 HOMES / YEAR ONE TEN TEN HOMES, LLC #166 • Savage Trillium Partners: All, Inc., Glowing Hearth & Home, Southern Lights

MARKETING & EVENTS

$700,000 - $799,999

BUILDS 1-49 HOMES / YEAR

BUILDS 50+ HOMES / YEAR

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BUILDS 50+ HOMES / YEAR

BUILDS 1-49 HOMES / YEAR

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$600,000 - $699,999

BUILDS 1-49 HOMES / YEAR

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$550,000 - $599,000

BUILDS 50+ HOMES / YEAR

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$800,000 - $899,999

BUILDS 1-49 HOMES / YEAR

11.$600,000 - $699,999 BUILDS 1-49 HOMES/YEAR ZAWADSKI HOMES, INC. #427 • Shoreview Trillium Partners: Andersen Windows, Fireside Hearth & Home, James Hardie Building Products, Muska Lighting, Scherer Bros.

Lumber Co., Schwieters Companies, Inc., Warners’ Stellian Appliance

12. $600,000 - $699,999 BUILDS 50+ HOMES / YEAR M/I HOMES #229 • Minnetrista Trillium Partners: Brush Masters, FocalPoint Flooring Cabinets & Design, Southern Lights

$800,000 - $899,999

BUILDS 50+ HOMES / YEAR

13. $700,000 - $799,999 BUILDS 1-49 HOMES/YEAR NORTON HOMES, LLC #270 • Plymouth Trillium Partners: Ferguson Enterprises, Fireside, Hearth & Home, Kariel Staging, The Tile Shop

14. $700,000 - $799,999 BUILDS 50+ HOMES / YEAR CREATIVE HOMES, INC. #81 • Hudson Trillium Partners: All, Inc., Ambiance At Home, C&J Stoneworks, Inc., Creative Lighting, Inc., Fireside Hearth & Home, James Hardie Building Products, Lampert Lumber, Pella Windows & Doors

15. $800,000 - $899,999 BUILDS 1-49 HOMES / YEAR D.T. CARLSON CO. #136 • Lakeville Trillium Partners: Ambiance At Home

16. $800,000 - $899,999 BUILDS 50+ HOMES / YEAR ROBERT THOMAS HOMES, INC. #252 • Plymouth Trillium Partners: All, Inc., Ambiance At Home, Andersen Windows, Contract Interiors, Inc., Creative Lighting, Inc., Fireside Hearth & Home, In-Focus Systems, Installed Building Solutions II, LLC

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Reggie & Trillium Award Winners (continued) 17

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$900,000 - $999,999

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$1.2 MILLION - $1.5 MILLION BUILDS 50+ HOMES / YEAR

17. $900,000 - $999,999 BUILDS 1-49 HOMES/YEAR RK HOMES, LLC #385 • Ham Lake Trillium Partners: James Hardie Building Products, Twin City Fireplace & Stone Company, Inc.

18. $1 Million - $1.2 Million BUILDS 1-49 HOMES / YEAR NORTON HOMES, LLC #234 • Orono Trillium Partners: Ferguson Enterprises, Fireside Hearth & Home, Kariel Staging, The Tile Shop, Water Doctors Water Treatment Co.

$1.2 MILLION - $1.5 MILLION

BUILDS 1-49 HOMES / YEAR

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$1.5 MILLION - $2 MILLION BUILDS 1-49 HOMES / YEAR

19. $1.2 Million - $1.5 Million BUILDS 1-49 HOMES/YEAR CUSTOM ONE HOMES #25 • Woodbury Trillium Partners: All, Inc., Andersen Windows, CAMBRIA, Contract Interiors, Inc., David Charlez Designs, Glowing Hearth & Home, In-Focus Systems, James Hardie Building Products, Scherer Bros.

Lumber Co., Southern Lights

20. $1.2 Million - $1.5 Million BUILDS 50+ HOMES / YEAR GONYEA HOMES, INC. #199 • Shorewood Trillium Partners: Ferguson Enterprises, Fireside, Hearth & Home, Kariel Staging, The Tile Shop

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21. $1.5 Million - $2 Million BUILDS 1-49 HOMES / YEAR HARTMAN HOMES, INC. #48 • Lake Elmo Trillium Partners: Andersen Windows, Arrow Building Center, Cambria, Glowing Hearth & Home, Innovative Surfaces, Inc., James Hardie Building Products, Muska Lighting, The Tile Shop, Warners’ Stellian Appliance, Water Doctors Water Treatment Co.

$2 MILLION & ABOVE

BUILDS 1-49 HOMES / YEAR

22. $2 Million & Above BUILDS 1-49 HOMES / YEAR SWANSON HOMES #244 • Medina Trillium Partners: ABC Supply Co., Inc., Amazing EZ Screen Porch Windows, LLC, Cambria, Ferguson Enterprises, Glowing Hearth & Home, Great Plains Millwork, Installed Building Solutions II, LLC, J.J. Orion, James Hardie Building Products, Marvin Windows and Doors, Millz House/Snapsports MN, Minnesota Exteriors, Inc., Scherer Bros. Lumber Co., Southern Lights, Water Doctors Water Treatment Co.

MARKETING & EVENTS

AWARD WINNERS C ON GR AT UL AT ION S

ROMA & Trillium Award Winners

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The Remodeler of Merit Awards (ROMA) honor our remodeler members for quality and value in remodeling projects that range from baths, kitchens and additions to whole-house remodels. Entries are judged on creativity in meeting the unique challenges of remodeling, and in successfully meeting the needs, desires and budgets of their clients. Trillium Awards are given to all entered participating associates in a ROMA-winning home.

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KITCHENS $65,000-$115,000 1. ADDITIONS UNDER $300,000 AWAD & KOONTZ ARCHITECTS BUILDERS, INC. Minneapolis 2. ADDITIONS OVER $300,000 MA PETERSON DESIGNBUILD, INC. Edina Trillium Partner: Distinctive Drywall & Painting 3. BATHROOMS UNDER $60,000 MCDONALD REMODELING, INC. St. Paul

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BATHROOMS OVER $60,000

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4. BATHROOMS OVER $60,000 MA PETERSON DESIGNBUILD, INC. Plymouth Trillium Partner: Distinctive Drywall & Painting

6. INTERIOR OVER $200,000 BEAUTIFUL CHAOS RENOVATIONS St. Michael Trillium Partner: Warners’ Stellian Appliance

5. INTERIOR UNDER $200,000 MCDONALD REMODELING, INC. St. Paul

7. KITCHENS UNDER $65,000 ALMA HOMES, LLC Minnetrista 8. KITCHENS $65,000-$115,000 AMEK, INC. Minnetonka Trillium Partner: Lampert Lumber

9. KITCHENS OVER $115,000 VUJOVICH DESIGN BUILD, INC. Minneapolis Trillium Partners: Distinctive Drywall & Painting, Shaw/Stewart Lumber Co. 10. LOWER LEVEL UNDER $125,000 SIGNATURE HOMES, LLC Inver Grove Heights

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TOTAL HOUSE $400K-$800K

11. LOWER LEVEL $125,000 & OVER FINISHED BASEMENT COMPANY Plymouth Trillium Partners: All, Inc., Glowing Hearth & Home, Lelch Audio Video

13. SPECIAL-COMMERCIAL SPACE LAKE COUNTRY BUILDERS, LTD. Minneapolis Trillium Partner: Shaw/Stewart Lumber Co.

12. OUTDOOR LIVING LAKE COUNTRY BUILDERS, LTD. Montrose Trillium Partners: Amazing EZ Screen Porch Windows, LLC, Pella Windows & Doors, Shaw/ Stewart Lumber Co.

14. TOTAL HOUSE UNDER $400K ALMA HOMES, LLC St. Paul

TOTAL HOUSE $800K & ABOVE 15. TOTAL HOUSE $400K-$800K AMEK, INC. Edina Trillium Partners: CAMBRIA, Ferguson Enterprises, Lampert Lumber 16. TOTAL HOUSE $800K & ABOVE REVOLUTION DESIGN AND BUILD Orono

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PHOTO GALLERY

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BIG Night

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Nearly 900 members attended the 2018 Building Industry Gala at the new Mystic Lake Center to celebrate the accomplishments of the year and honor the best in the industry. WCCO’s Jason DeRusha returned for his fourth time to emcee our biggest event of the year!

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1. The legendary emcee, Jason DeRusha :: 2. Martha O'Hara, Katy Baar, Kate O’Hara, Elizabeth Darth (Martha O’Hara Interiors) :: 3. The donut luge was a hit with over 2,000 holes noshed! :: 4. The BIG audience watches from the Mystic Lake Showroom

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MARKETING & EVENTS

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IDC-Automatic Garage Door Larkin Hoffman Lelch Audio Video Pella Windows & Doors

5. Bob Michels (Michels Homes) poses with his Remodeler of the Year Award :: 6. The Creative Homes team shows off their Reggie Award :: 7. Topher Rose, Jordan Willaby, Matt Willaby, Abigail Rose (Construction2Style) enjoying the BIG social time :: 8. Tricking you into eating your vegetables by making them look good :: 9. Adam Ritchey, Charlie Maahs, and Justin Robinson (The Tile Shop) snap a photo together

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EMCEE SPONSOR

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Foundation Golf Open

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 It was a great day golfing for a good cause at the annual Foundation Golf Open! Members gathered on the green to practice their swing and build community with other members, all while supporting the Foundation.

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1. Carl Spaeth, Don DeCourcy, Adam Berg (Contractor Interiors, Inc.) & Andrew Larson (Creative Color Solutions, LLC) having a great time at the Foundation Open :: 2. FORE! A golfer tees off :: 3. Ross Agnello (All, Inc.) stops for a game of bags :: 4. Andy Nessler, Dean Wahlin, Tim Hufnagle and Paul Hinz (Wells Fargo Home Mortgage) pose for a photo on the course

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MARKETING & EVENTS

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Cardinal Financial

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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In-Focus Systems

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10. Tim Hufnagle (Wells Fargo Home Mortgage) wins big at the raffle :: 11. Golfers checking out items all the prizes they could win :: 12. Richard Berg (Contract Interiors, Inc. ) & Ben Mitchell (Metropolitan Hardwood Floor) together with their foursome win trophies :: 13. Bob Cremers (The Builders Group) & Jim Fuschetto (Lyman Lumber Co.) concentrate during the reading of raffle tickets :: 14. Pattie Martin (Twin City Fireplace & Stone) wins a steak dinner

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SEE COMPLETE PHOTO GALLERY @ BATC.ORG

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Clay Shoot OCTOBER 2, 2018

Nice shot! Members enjoyed an afternoon on the range at the October Clay Shoot. It was a day to network with other members and win some great prizes.

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1. John Kraemer (John Kraemer & Sons, Inc.) takes aim :: 2. The Lampert Lumber crew gears up for a great day :: 3. It was a beautiful day to spend in the woods :: 4. Nice shot! :: 5. Mingling at dinner after a day on the range :: 6. Michael Paul (Michael Paul Design Build) wins a Fitbit during the raffle :: 7. Congratulations to the Pioneer Engineering, P.A. team for taking first place for the fourth year in a row! Nick Kolsrud (Pioneer Engineering, P.A.), Paul Thomas (The Excelsior Group), Peter Molinaro & John Molinaro (Pioneering Engineering, P.A.)

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REG ISTRATION SPONSOR

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S AFETY S PONS OR Windows • Doors • Cabinets

Scherer Bros. Lumber Co.

SEE COMPLETE PHOTO GALLERY @ BATC.ORG

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Kickstart

OCTOBER 11, 2018 & DECEMBER 12, 2018

Members old and new joined us for our bimonthly KickStart to discover how to make the most of their membership.

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1. Nick Erickson (BATC-Housing First Minnesota) talking advocacy with new members :: 2. Laura Burt (BATC-Housing First Minnesota) discusses the Parade of Homes :: 3. Ambassador Committee member Dean Wathen (All American Title) :: 4. Kickstart attendees learn about BATC-Housing First's communication efforts :: 5. David Siegel (BATC-Housing First Minnesota) :: 6. Tom Gavaras & Mary Beth Blom (BATC-Housing First Minnesota) cover educational opportunities with Amy Ranae Dills (Brick & Banister Real Estate Co.)

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Green Path Building Conference

2018 GREEN PATH BUILDING CONFERENCE S PONS ORS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Members of the housing industry gathered for our annual Green Path Building Conference at Target Field. Speakers and panelists covered the latest green building techniques and how to work with cities to achieve greater energy efficiency.

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1. Welcome to the Green Path Building Conference :: 2. Panel speakers Dan Roe (Roseville Mayor), Luke Hellier (Lakeville Council Member), Shawn Nelson (Bloomington City Council Member), Mary Giuliani Stephens (Mayor of Woodbury) :: 3. Panel speakers Robert Warner (Warners’ Stellian), Dale Stroud (Uponor North America), Gary Glawe (Target Field) :: 4. Tom Gavaras (BATC-Housing First Minnesota)

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5. Green Path Building Conference held at Target Field :: 6. Gary Glawe (Target Field) :: 7. Attendees learned about the latest green building techniques :: 8. Taking notes at the conference :: 9. Guest speaker Steve Ellison (ICF)

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Member Buck Auction

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Members celebrated 2018 by spending their hard-earned Member Bucks on some sweet prizes. Bucks could be used to enter prize drawings, bid on live auction items or enter cash drawings.

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1. Mary Jo Quay (Remax Results) with her new Keurig Mini :: 2. Jason Myrlie (J Carsten Remodeling) wins an Amazon gift card :: 3. Jake Schwietering (CenterPoint Energy) with prize in hand :: 4. Jenna Sears & Molly Kasel (Cardinal Financial) :: 5. Andy Michels (Michels Homes) shows off his new smart TV

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6. Kevin Morel (James Hardie Building Products) wins cold hard cash :: 7. Mark Foster (BATC-Housing First Minnesota) digs in for the cash drawing :: 8. Brent and Janelle Hanson (Sustainable 9 Design + Build) adding up their bucks :: 9. It was a great turn out for the Member Buck Auction! :: 10. Kelly Contreras (Edward Jones) with her new Coach purse :: 11. Betty Hardle wins big again

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PRES ENTING S PONS OR

Launch Party DECEMBER 18, 2018

We launched into 2019 by inducting our BATC-Housing First Minnesota and BATC-Housing First Minnesota Foundation leadership, celebrating the success of 2018, and hearing from

FORECAS T S PONS OR

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1. David Siegel (BATC-Housing First Minnesota) kicking off the Launch Party :: 2. Donnie Brown (BATC-Housing First Minnesota Foundation) & Stephen Roche (Showcase Renovations, Inc.) 2018 Foundation President :: 3. 2019 BATC-Housing First Minnesota Foundation Board of Directors recite their oath :: 4. Great networking at the Launch :: 5. Retiring 2018 board members Kristin Reinitz (Admit One, Inc.) & Bob Michels (Michels Homes) ::

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6. Nick Hackworthy (Creative Homes, Inc.) & Doug Smith (M/I Homes) :: 7. Jason Myrlie (J Carsten Remodeling) & Gail Ketter (Builders Club) :: 8. Dinner is served! :: 9. Economist Dr. Elliot Eisenberg :: 10. 2019 BATC-Housing First President John Rask (M/I Homes) & 2018 President Tom Wiener (Cardinal Homebuilders, Inc.)

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AWA R D -W I N N I N G

Builders & Remodelers Show

A PRODUCT AND SERVICE EXPO

FEB R UA RY 1 3 , 2019

BRS is the go-to event for Minnesota builders and remodelers to see the latest products in the market, connect with innovative service providers, and gain industry knowledge from experts.

BATC-Housing First Minnesota’s award-winning trade show is an event you won’t want to miss. It’s informative, it’s fun, and it’s free!

WHEN ::

Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Education: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Trade Show Open: 2-7 p.m.

WHERE ::

Minneapolis Convention Center Hall C REGISTER AT batcBRS.org

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE :: Kori Meewes 612.801.9874 Kori@BATC.org Brad Meewes 651.269.2399 Brad@BATC.org

QUESTIONS? ::

Contact Nicole Coon 651-697-7571 Nicole@BATC.org

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Being directly involved in the purchasing decisions for our company, the BATC BRS Show is a great opportunity to not only socialize personally with associates in the industry, but also to see innovative new products and establish new connections — both of which are very important to me."

Lucas Dose, JMS Custom Homes, LLC

PREMIER S HOW S PONS ORS

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WHY ATTEND? 2019 N EW R EVEA L .

See and hear about the latest in innovations in the housing industry, and leave with the tools to accelerate your business to the next level.

BU IL D CON N ECT ION S .

BRS draws hundreds of housing industry members together connect and collaborate.

FU LL DAY OF ED U C AT ION. Earn 7 CE credits at BRS with our full day of education.

FR E E TO AT T E N D & FR E E F O OD

Heavy hors d’oeuvre stations will replace the sit-down dinner of previous years and will be available to all attendees.

WHY EXHIBIT? IN N OVATION. Position yourself as the cutting edge resource by sharing your hottest products and services. 98% of attendees come to the show to see what’s new.

COLLA BOR ATION. Meet new potential customers and reinforce existing relationships. BRS draws hundreds of builders, remodelers, architects and interior designers. 91% of attendees come for the industry connections.

E XP OS U R E .

Get your product or service in front of purchasing influences. 50% of attendees have purchasing authority for their company and 33% of attendees are in an executive level position.

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Housing Day at the Capitol MA RCH 4 , 20 1 9 No one knows the housing market better than you. Share your story in the new era. Legislators need to hear from you.

Join housing leaders from throughout the state on March 4 for the 3rd Annual Housing Day at the Capitol. Members of BATCHousing First Minnesota will once again be teaming up with the Minnesota REALTORS® to share the housing message with the legislature and new administration.

WHEN ::

Monday, March 4, 2019 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

WHERE ::

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront

TICKETS ::

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE ::

To take advantage of the best deals, check out our Housing Day sponsorship opportunities.

Kori Meewes 612.801.9874 Kori@BATC.org

$25 (before Feb. 18) $40 (after Feb. 18)

Brad Meewes 651.269.2399 Brad@BATC.org

REGISTER AT HousingDayMN.org

QUESTIONS? ::

Contact BATC-Housing First Minnesota 651-697-1954 Reception@BATC.org

SPONSORE D IN PA RT BY

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BATC-HO USI N G F IR S T M INN ESOTA F O U NDAT ION

Hearts in Housing Gala A PR I L 27, 20 1 9 Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of the BATC-Housing First Minnesota Foundation at the fourth annual Hearts in Housing Gala! Embrace the masquerade theme as you enjoy fabulous food and networking, win big during the silent and live auctions, and show your support for the work your foundation is doing to provide housing for Minnesota’s homeless, veterans and others in need.

WHEN ::

Saturday, April 27, 2019

5:30 p.m. Registration & Silent Auction 7:00 p.m. Dinner

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE ::

Support our work and become a sponsor! Check out our Gala sponsorship opportunities, many of which include complimentary tickets.

7:50 p.m. Silent Auction Ends 8:30 p.m. Live Auction 9:30 p.m. Entertainment (subject to change)

Brad Meewes 651.269.2399 Brad@BATC.org

WHERE ::

JW Marriott, Bloomington Mall of America

TICKETS ::

Kori Meewes 612.801.9874 Kori@BATC.org

$150 per ticket (before April 1) $175 per ticket (after April 1

QUESTIONS? ::

Contact Shelly Barrett 651-697-7563 Shelly@BATC.org

REGISTER AT HeartsinHousingGala.org

PRES ENTING S PONS OR

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PA R A D E O F H O M E S

Design T R ENDS

The Parade of Homes is a great way for builders to connect with new clients,

and it’s also the perfect opportunity for

consumers to get a glimpse of the latest products and trends in home design.

From freestanding bathtubs to

statement ceilings, the 2018 fall tour had no shortage of design details. Here are a

few of the trends we spotted on the tour.

2019 DATES AND DEADLINES Parade of Homes Spring: March 2-31, 2019 Fall: September 7-29, 2019

HOMES BY TRADITION

(Fall Entry Deadline: June 12, 2019) Remodelers Showcase Spring: March 29-31, 2019 Fall: September 27-29, 2019 (Fall Entry Deadline: June 12, 2019)

Black Windows Black can instantly turn windows into the focal point of any room. The trend creates a strong contrast when juxtaposed with light

Artisan Home Tour June 7-9, 14-16 & 21-23, 2019

Shiplap Shiplap has been having it’s moment for quite a while now, and it didn’t slow down on this fall’s Parade of Homes. Horizontal shiplap around

walls and adds just the right amount

fireplaces and on feature walls adds

of drama.

farmhouse flair.

COUNTRY JOE HOMES

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Artfully Crafted Staircases Artful construction brings beauty to an otherwise utilitarian home feature.

The trend toward unique staircases creates that “wow factor” and can fit with many different home styles depending on the materials.

Freestanding Tubs Free-standing tubs took center stage on the Fall Parade of Homes, serving as a relaxing spot to unwind and an attention-grabbing focal point of a spa-style bathroom.

ZEHNDER HOMES, INC.

HANSON BUILDERS

BOHLAND HOMES

Ceiling Beams Many different

Wallpaper Whimsy Wallpaper is a great way

architectural details can be

to showcase personality in an

incorporated into ceiling design

otherwise mundane space.

to bring a room to life. Whether

This year we saw a fresh spin

they’re used for structural

on laundry room design and

reasons or for design, exposed

bathrooms with playful prints.

beams add visual interest.

CUSTOM ONE HOMES

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IN THE MEDIA

BATC-HO USI N G F IR S T MINN E S OTA

In The Media NEWS COVERAGE ::

From the Foundation’s latest build projects to industry data and everything in between, BATCHousing First Minnesota is making headlines.

Check out some of the places we’ve recently been covered in the press.

PERMITS & HOMEBUILDING

STAR TRIBUNE BUSINESS JOURNAL PIONEER PRESS FINANCE & COMMERCE

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SOCIAL MEDIA :: Let’s see those BATC-Housing First Minnesota moments!

Meeting with your legislators at Housing Day at the Capitol? Working on your Parade Home? Share your photos on social media and tag us when you’re working on anything related to BATC-Housing First MN. We’ll share a few of our favorites in the next Digest!

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FOUNDATION

20 19 B ATC-HOUS IN G F IR S T MINN E S OTA FOU N DATION

Board of Directors EXECUTIVE BOARD ::

PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

S E C R E TA R Y

TREASURER

PA S T P R E S I D E N T

M E M B E R AT - L A R G E

M E M B E R AT - L A R G E

Project Build Minnesota

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Rebuilding Together Twin Cities

Lyman Roofing & Siding

Showcase Renovations, Inc.

Contract Interiors, Inc.

Accent Homes, Inc.

Dennis Medo

Jody Kern

Kathy Greiner

Paul Roecker

Stephen Roche

Richard Berg

Jim Kuiken

AT-LARGE MEMBERS ::

M E M B E R AT - L A R G E

M E M B E R AT - L A R G E

M E M B E R AT - L A R G E

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US Bank Home Mortgage

Lyman Lumber Company

CAMBRIA

Scherer Bros.

Lumber Co.

New Spaces

Melissa Engler

Jim Fuschetto

M E M B E R AT - L A R G E

M E M B E R AT - L A R G E

Coldwell Banker Burnet

Kinzler Construction Services

Jodie Jenewein

Mike Murtaugh

Kate Hamilton

M E M B E R AT - L A R G E

Lynne JensenNelson

Pat Hegseth

Meg Jaeger

M E M B E R AT - L A R G E

Tom Wiener

Cardinal Homebuilders, Inc.

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Housing Industry Gives to the Max On Nov. 15, 2018, supporters of the BATC-Housing First Minnesota Foundation rallied together for Give to the Max Day and donated $7,000 to help build, remodel and renovate transitional housing for those experiencing homelessness in Minnesota. We are so grateful for your support.

Every donation made during Give to the Max Day went twice as far thanks to the Lennar Foundation. They generously matched donations for the BATC-Housing First Minnesota Foundation and the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, up to $15,000.

We can’t say thank you enough.

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A Home For Our Heroes After months of work, the BATC-Housing First Minnesota Foundation/HomeAid Twin Cities and Lennar completed a brand-new home in Maplewood, MN for the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV). This five-bedroom home is providing transitional housing services to homeless women veterans, a population of the community that is in growing need of services.

“This project leveraged the resources and partnership of an anonymous private donor, a REALTOR®, two foundations, a national builder, and nonprofit service organization to provide transitional housing specifically for Minnesota homeless women veterans,” said Donnie Brown, manager of the BATC-Housing First Minnesota Foundation. “As a foundation, we are pleased to know that this partnership will make a difference in the lives of those who need it most every day and for years to come.”

The project is a shining example of the generosity of the housing industry. So many companies and organizations came together

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to donate time, talent and resources. The land for this project was contributed by an anonymous donor to the Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® Foundation who then transferred the lot to the BATC-Housing First Minnesota Foundation. Lennar worked with numerous trade partners that were eager to help those who have served our country.

“As we reached out to our trade partners and those associated with this project, I can’t express to you enough their willingness to contribute to such a worthy cause and make a difference,” said Bill Burgess, president of Lennar Minnesota, at the ribboncutting ceremony.

This home will provide a safe environment for homeless women veterans and sets the groundwork as they take steps toward housing stability. While in the home, residents work with MACV case managers to overcome their housing, employment and legal barriers. This critical program gives homeless veterans the support and confidence to find success once again.

BATC-HOUSING FIRST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION

A GROWING NEED The number of homeless women veterans in Minnesota is increasing, according to MACV. But, that doesn’t dishearten the organization. In fact, it motivates them. That means word is getting out that there is an organization to help, and with the completion of this home, even more homeless veteran women will have a safe place to call home.

“The number today is at 20. There are five bedrooms in this house,” said Jon Lovald, chief operating officer for MACV, at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “You do the math, we’re taking that down by a quarter.”

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As residents gain stability and move out, MACV will move more homeless women veterans into the home so it will continue to have a long legacy of service to our community and veterans.

“What a homeless veteran needs is action. And today, we’re standing in front of action,” added Lovald. “Homeless veterans and veterans at risk of becoming homeless are going to be standing under the roof of action — the action that organizations like the BATC-Housing First Minnesota Foundation and Lennar took to build this house.”

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Connect and Collaborate at BRS As the chair and vice chair of the

That is one reason we love BRS! Each

Ambassador Committee, we understand

year, we look forward to reconnecting

what a difference networking and

with our builders and remodelers that

connections have on our companies.

we otherwise may only see a couple

We all joined BATC-Housing First

times a year, and it’s a fun day away

Minnesota for different reasons, but

from the normal daily grind.

whether you’re a builder or remodeler looking for a new product or service or you’re an associate hoping to create and grow new relationships, the annual Builders and Remodelers Show (BRS) is the perfect event to be alongside hundreds of other members for a day of networking and fun!

BRS, if you are new to BATC-Housing First Minnesota, is an award-winning trade show on Feb. 13. Associates come together at the Minneapolis Convention Center to exhibit new products and services while networking with builders, remodelers, architects and designers

Kohler has exhibited at BRS the last two years, since we joined BATC-Housing First Minnesota. We see this as an opportunity to touch base with our existing customers, and also collect leads for potential new customers. It is also a great way to give your existing have launched recently, as construction material samples can oftentimes be cumbersome to transport to each builder or remodeler’s office for review.

And each year, BRS has a theme for associates to incorporate into their booth. This year’s theme? Casino!

exhibitors must be members (so you

Though participating in the theme is

know you’re in good company!), and the

completely optional, it gives the show

show is free for builders and remodelers

consistency and makes attending

to attend, bringing you hundreds of

exciting and memorable for attendees.

qualified prospects.

Plus, BATC-Housing First Minnesota

been an exhibitor since joining the association. Knowing that everyone

from Marla

Plan out your space to ensure you are using it in the most efficient way possible, without overwhelming visitors with too many products. Focus on the items and resources that will make the most impact, but also make sense to bring from a logistical standpoint.

customers a look at new products that

from all throughout Minnesota. All

Twin City Fireplace & Stone Co. has

TRADE SHOW TIPS

awards prizes for the best booth overall and best new product/service at the

Find a way to differentiate your company from your competition through a contest, giveaway or game, which will help keep your booth memorable to the many builders and remodelers that visit.

Be engaging with all visitors throughout the show. If you have to respond to an urgent email or take a phone call, step away from your booth momentarily and let a coworker give the visitors their full attention.

show, so amp up your creativity now!

is busy and how tough it can be to

If you’re an associate, you must

get out and see your customers on a

exhibit to participate in BRS. Reserve

regular basis, we find this to be a great

your booth today by going online to

opportunity to get in front of both

BATCBRS.org. It is a must-do event that

existing and potential customers.

we never miss, and you shouldn’t either!

PATTIE MARTIN :: AMBASSADOR COMMITEE CHAIR, TWIN CITY FIREPLACE & STONE COMPANY, INC.

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MARLA ABSTETAR :: AMBASSADOR COMMITEE VICE CHAIR, KOHLER CO.

Follow up with leads after the show. Invest in the lead generation technology available, or bring a pen and paper to write down the follow ups builders and remodelers request. Send them additional information on the product or service as soon as possible after the show to take advantage of the momentum you create.

See more tips on page 14

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New Members Brick & Banister Real Estate Co. Amy Ranae Dills 612-481-2520 BrickandBanister.com Built Strong Exteriors, LLC Kenneth Coppes 651-270-4929 BuiltStrongExteriors.com

Central States Manufacturing Rob Walsh 605-528-8800 CentralStatesMfg.com

Concrete Coatings of MN Tony Olejar 651-458-0196 ConcreteCoatingsMN.com Concrete Science Paul Gustafson 952-913-5198 Concrete-Science.com Create Interior Design Sandy Mahoney 612-597-8900 CreateInteriorDesign.net

Dercon Construction Services, Inc. Conner Marquette 612-276-6006 Dercon.com

Margaret Jane Design Group Margaret Tarr 760-831-1007 MargaretJaneDesignGroup.com On-site Marketing Co. Ted Kowalski 612-328-3871

Edwards Sales Corporation Jim Tatur 763-355-2505

Candor Services, LLC Lonny Lindquist 651-336-5961 CandorMN.com

Citizens One Atrion Faiola 612-239-2389 CitizensOne.com

AUG-NOV 2018

Heath Allen Homes, LLC Heath Burris 612-840-9108 HeathAllenHomes.com Holiday Kitchens Kim Sevals 715-736-9209 HolidayKitchens.com Iceberg Web Design Jessi Gurr 763-350-8762 IcebergWebDesign.com/Portfolio LD Homes, Inc. Larry David 612-741-4651

AUG-NOV 2018

Thanks to these members who have helped grow our BATC-Housing First Minnesota community by recruiting new companies to join our association.

Paragon Homes Coporation Greg Schweich 952-923-0793 ParagonHomes-MN.com

Electro Industries, Inc. John Seefeldt 763-295-4138 ElectromMN.com

NEW MEMBER RECRUITERS

Radiant Design Build Kasey Kollross 952-467-6664 RadiantDesignBuild.com

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Ron Clark Ron Clark Construction

Red Stag Properties, LLC Timothy Lundgren 651-398-3801

1

Lacey Nicolette Nicolette Design Remodel

1

Masha Romer Artful Living Magazine

1

Tom Schiebout Tomco Company, Inc.

1

Curt Swanson Swanson Homes

Renae Keller Interior Design Renae Keller 952-261-9031 RenaeKeller.com The AZEK Company Steven Bloom 952-500-1029 AZEK.com

HAVE A HOT PROSPECT?

The Decker Group JamesDecker 847-226-0202

Contact Heather Griffis Heather@BATC.org

start You’re a Member, Now What?

Join us for happy hour and learn how to kick-start your BATC-Housing First Minnesota membership. Members new and old are welcome!

FEBRUARY 5

APRIL 10

JUNE 19

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3:30-5PM

12-1:30PM

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OCTOBER 10

DECEMBER 12

3:30-5PM

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9:30-11AM

All events are held at BATC-Housing First Minnesota Register on our Calendar of Events on BATC.org Questions? Call us at 651-697-1954

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REMEMBER TO SEND ALL YOUR IMPORTANT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS TO LAURA@BATC.ORG

AWARDS :: WH I T E B EA R A R E A C H A MB E R OF COMM ERCE HON OR S JL S C H W IE T E R S BU ILDI N G SUP P LY C ON S T R U C T ION, INC .

A S 2 0 1 8 B USI N ES S OF T H E Y E A R JL Schwieters Building Supply Construction, Inc. was honored as the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year for 2018. The highly-prized honor is awarded each year to celebrate an individual business that contributed to the local economy and community in an outstanding manner, including economic impact, employment growth and civic engagement.

Congratulations to JL Schwieters!

H E R B TO U S L E Y H ONOR E D A S MIN N E S OTA IC ON Finance & Commerce honored Herb Tousley with a Minnesota Icon title, which celebrates leaders over 60. As the director of real estate programs and the Shenehon Center for Real Estate at the University of St Thomas, Herb works with BATC-Housing First Minnesota to create a local builder sentiment survey twice a year which is widely read by housing professionals.

M IN N E A P OLIS / S T. PAU L BU S IN E S S JOU R N A L N A M E S M A RV IN WIN DOWS A N D DOORS A S 20 18 FA M ILY - OWN E D M A N U FACTU RE R OF THE Y E A R Marvin Windows and Doors has been named the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal 2018 Family-Owned Manufacturer of the Year. The Business Manufacturing Awards honor companies and leaders in the industry that drive growth through innovation and strategic evolution.

Congratulations to Marvin for this exciting honor!

Don’t miss a beat.

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MEMBER NEWS

AWARDS :: M EMB ER S W I N 2 018 COT Y AWA R DS F RO M NA R I M I N N ESOTA Congratulations to all our member companies that took home CotY awards from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry Minnesota

BEST IN SHOW

RESIDENTIAL BATH $25,000 TO $50,000 Orfield Design & Construction, Inc. -

John Kraemer & Sons, Inc.

Gold Winner

ENTIRE HOUSE OVER $750,000

RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN/

Nor-Son Custom Builders - Gold Winner

OUTDOOR LIVING $60,000 AND OVER

John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. - Silver Winner

Southview Design - Silver Winner

ENTIRE HOUSE $250,000 TO $270,000

BASEMENT OVER $100,000

Highmark Builders, Inc. - Gold Winner

Finished Basement Company - Gold Winner

Jkath Design Build + Reinvent - Silver Winner

John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. - Silver Winner

RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN OVER $150,000

BASEMENT $50,000 TO $100,00

John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. - Silver Winner

Finished Basement Company - Gold Winner

RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN $100,001 TO $150,000

RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR ELEMENT

Vujovich Design Build, Inc. - Gold Winner - TIE

UNDER $30,000

Highmark Builders, Inc. - Silver Winner

Highmark Builders, Inc. - Gold Winner J Carsten Remodeling - Silver Winner

RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN $60,001 TO $100,000 James Barton Design-Build, Inc. -

RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR OVER $150,000

Gold Winner - TIE

John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. - Gold Winner

Knight Construction Design, Inc. - Silver

RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR UP TO $150,000

RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN $30,000 TO $60,000

Ispiri, LLC - Gold Winner

McDonald Remodeling, Inc. - Silver Winner

Knight Construction Design, Inc Silver Winner

RESIDENTIAL HISTORICAL RENOVATION/ RESTORATION UNDER $250,000

COMMERCIAL EXTERIOR,

Vujovich Design Build, Inc. - Gold Winner

INTERIOR SPECIALTY

Orfield Design & Construction, Inc. -

Ispiri, LLC - Silver Winner

Silver Winner RESIDENTIAL DETACHED STRUCTURE

John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. - Gold Winner

RESIDENTIAL BATH $75,001 AND OVER Ispiri, LLC - Gold Winner J Carsten Remodeling - Silver Winner - TIE MA Peterson Designbuild, Inc. - Silver Winner - TIE

RESIDENTIAL ADDITION OVER $250,000 John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. - Gold Winner

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CONDOLENCES :: KE N R E INH A R DT

PA M P E IN E

Our sympathies to the family of Ken Reinhardt, past president and housing industry enthusiast. Ken passed away peacefully on Oct. 28. He was an avid Vikings fan and loved boating and gardening. Ken loved his business to the fullest and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Our hearts go out to Mary Schweich, executive admin for BATC-Housing First Minnesota, who’s sister Pam Peine died peacefully on Oct. 23 following a 15-month battle with cancer.

Pam is the youngest of seven.

She will always be remembered for her dedicated love to her husband and sons, her selfless acts of kindness, and loyalty to her friends.

NEW STAFF :: N IC OL L E ME C H E L KE We are excited to welcome Nicolle Mechelke to our staff as our membership development manager. Nicolle will be working to secure strategic partnerships and looks forward to establishing relationships that benefit our members and the industry. Previously, Nicolle worked for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, supporting the company’s relocation program.

She brings a blend of business development, organizational leadership and communications experience to BATCHousing First Minnesota.

Nicolle enjoys traveling, reading, and being active outdoors.

She still considers herself a “Scony” even though she has had a MN driver’s license for over 10 years. She loves being a homeowner and is excited to be a part of BATC-Housing First Minnesota.

M A RY BE TH BLOM We are excited to have Mary Beth Blom join BATCHousing First Minnesota as our education and special programs coordinator.

She will be coordinating Contractor University courses, Artisan Home Tour staffing, as well as numerous other projects. Her diverse professional background has seen her working in television, radio, consumer, events, social media, promotions, theater, destination management, and human resources and administration. Most recently, she was using her multitasking skills to care for her twins that recently turned three. Professionally, Mary Beth was last working for metroConnections in transportation and administrative roles, as well as taking volunteer positions with Minnesota Valley Mothers of Multiples.

Along with her twins, Mary Beth resides in Savage with her husband Jason. She enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family, and quiet time.

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Member Benefits BATC-Housing First Minnesota has brought together an 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.

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

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

Don Keis: 952-830-8889 • Don.Keis@HolidayCompanies.com

Learn how you can join over 2,000 builders receiving incentives and rebates from building product manufacturers.

Melissa Wolf: 331-431-7433 • MWolf@HomeSphere.com

Connecting new home builders to the top manufacturing brands nationwide Learn how you can join over 2,000 builders receiving incentives / rebates from building product manufacturers

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.

Contact NPP at 800-810-3909 • CustomerService@MyNPP.com

Speedway is now in Minnesota! Save up to 5 cents

Get Started today! per gallon with a Speedway Fleet Card for your business.

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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.

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DAVID SIEGEL :: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BATC-HOUSING FIRST MINNESOTA

Our Key Focus

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Our 2019-21 association strategic plan is nearly complete.

This plan is powered by a diverse, forward-thinking group of our volunteer leaders who came together for our planning retreat in early December. You’ve probably seen quotes from industry experts telling us more has changed in the past 10 years in housing and building than in the previous 50. And what’s stunning is that experts predict that rate of change to accelerate. In short, we’ll see even faster and more disruptive change in the next 10 years than we’ve seen in 60 years for our industry.

Recognizing this, our industry leadership gathered to set a course for BATC-Housing First Minnesota for next three years.

Here are five key things to look for from your association:

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GAME-CHANGING RESEARCH AND PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGNS. What really is driving the high cost of new homes in our market? How substantial is the labor shortage? How do watershed districts really work? Do we have adequate land supply to meet the demand for housing? Watch for the Housing Affordability Institute, our nonprofit research and information arm to dive into these issues and inform influencers, legislators, city council members, mayors, regulators and the general public. By shining a bright light on the key issues facing our industry we help shape public opinion and drive policy that is helpful for our members and our homebuyers.

LEGAL ACTION TO DEFEND OUR INDUSTRY. Whether it’s a mandate for sprinklers, an illegal roadway impact fee or some inappropriate taking of property by government, your association will be on hand to fight for the rights of our members and their homebuyers.

POWERFUL, SOPHISTICATED AND INNOVATIVE MARKETING OF NEW AND REMODELED HOMES. We have tremendous plans for the Parade of Homes event, magazine, website, and our consumer marketing. Technology continues to advance and our team will continue to bring newer technologies into our tour. Watch for an exciting refresh of our Parade of Homes magazine and the launch of several new consumer products into the marketplace. We think you’ll be very pleased.

NEW FEATURES FOR THE BRS TRADE SHOW. We’ve reintroduced dinner for all attendees and we’re spreading the spread. Dinner and desserts will be located across the show floor, driving traffic throughout the aisles. We’re also launching a new youth-build activity in the back of the show floor with Skills USA, which will bring the workforce development efforts to the fore and add energy to our show floor.

GREEN PATH DESIGNATED BUILDER. Green Path has now produced more than 15,000 Home Performance Reports and nearly 70 percent of the homes on the Parade of Homes are Green Path tested. Obviously, interest in our Green Path program continues to grow. Now, our committee is preparing to launch the Green Path Designated Builder program in early 2019. For those builders who commit to having at least 75 percent of their homes energy tested and pursue some continuing education, we’ll honor them as Green Path Designated Builders.

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DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS ABC Supply Co., Inc............................................................. 59

James Hardie Building Products........................................ 2

Arrow Building Center.......................................................... 7

JL Schwieters Bldg. Supply/Const., Inc........................... 27

Bell Bank Mortgage..............................................................18

Lampert Lumber................................................................... 33

Black Hawk Garage Door..................................................... 71

Lyman Lumber Co.................................................................. 5

Builders FirstSource........................................................... 25 CenterPoint Energy................................................................ 1 Central Marble Products, Inc.............................................81 Cityscape Painting Contractors, Inc................................ 27 Corporate 4 Insurance Agency, Inc.................................. 27 Erosion Works........................................................................ 71 Excelsior Capital.................................................................... 9 Ferguson Enterprises..........................................................40

Marvin Windows and Doors.................................................11 Norbord, Inc..........................................................................69 Pella Windows & Doors....................................................... 32 Resultants for Business ..................................................... 79 RMC Solutions, LLC............................................................. 79 Scherer Bros. Lumber Co................................................... 55 Schwieters Companies, Inc................................................ 35

First State Bank and Trust..................................................81

Shaw/Stewart Lumber Co..................... Inside Front Cover

Hedberg Supply.....................................................................81

Synergy Products.................................................Back Cover

IDC-Automatic Garage Door.............................................49

The Builders Group.............................................................. 32

In-Focus Systems.....................................Inside Back Cover

Thermo-Tech Windows, Inc.................................................. 3

BATC.org Has Been Remodeled!

We want you to get the most out of your membership here at BATC-Housing First Minnesota. That’s why we’ve redesigned BATC.org to make it easier to find what you’re looking for!

Here’s a first glance at the major changes. Check back online for additional content updates.

BATC-Housing First Minnesota at a Glance: What are the top four things you need to know this week? Check here first!

Calendar of Events: You want to come to events. We want you there! The Calendar of Events is now easier to find and navigate so you never miss a beat.

Membership Directory: The Membership Directory is right at your fingertips — search the directory and manage your listings.

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