BIA Advocacy Update

BIA-RRV hosts event on downtown Fargo & regional updates

The Association's upcoming Building Industry Connect features Downtown Community Partnership Executive Director, Rocky Schneider and Minnkota Power Cooperative's Economic Development Administrator, Melissa Beach to discuss downtown Fargo and regional economic development updates, how business and housing relate and public safety. 

There are still spots left! If interested, register here. 

Details: 

When: Oct. 15, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: BIA Office, 1802 32nd Ave S, Fargo

Cost: $25, includes lunch. 

This is an in-person event only.

Minnesota Paid Leave reminders

MN Paid Leave begins Jan. 1, 2026! Here are some important steps for employers sent by the Dept. of Employment and Economic Development in their most recent newsletter:

1. Set up your accounts

• You will need an employer account and a paid leave administrator account.

2. Notify your employees

• You must notify your employees by Dec. 1, 2025. 
• Hang the paid leave workplace poster and provide individual notices to your employees.

3. Set your workplace policies

Specific information related to the steps and important links can be found in the newsletter linked above.

Stay informed:

Sign up for their newsletter to get the latest news about Paid Leave, and make sure you are ready for Jan. 1!

For more employer resources and updates, visit their website: Employers / Minnesota Paid Leave

News from NAHB: Senate passes major housing package

On Oct. 9, the Senate passed the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act, legislation that addresses the United States' housing supply issues by looking at concerns surrounding zoning and land-use policies, aging housing stock, rural housing and multifamily housing. 

The legislation directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to work with stakeholders, including home builders and developers to develop best practices for providing state and local governments with an array of options to increase housing production. Similarly, there is a provision to reward communities that welcome housing growth with more Community Development Block Grant funding.

NAHB is in great support of this bipartisan bill as it aims to increase housing supply, a key factor for housing affordability. 

Read more about the bill here.