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Nexstar Network and SkillCat Announce Expanded Partnership
Collaboration Accelerates Access, Affordability, and Innovation in NexTech Academy Technical Training Curriculum Across HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Trades Nexstar Network today announced an expanded partnership with SkillCat, a trades industry innovator and Nexstar Strategic Partner.…
“Bet On Yourself” Proves A Winning Theme for Women Leaders in the Trades
The Women in HVACR (WHVACR) 22nd Annual Conference, held October 6-8, 2025, in Las Vegas, brought together trades leaders from across the country for three days of connections, learning, and inspiration. The event’s theme –…
Stable, Strong, and Independent: Nexstar’s Plan for 2026
Nexstar Network’s 2025 Super Meeting marked a defining moment in our 33-year history, underscoring a renewed focus on the heart of our trades community: the industry’s independent plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical (PHCE) contractors. Earlier…
Julian Scadden: Midlife Is the Smartest Time to Join the Trades
In his latest Substack article, Nexstar Network President and CEO Julian Scadden makes a case for midlife professionals looking to start a new chapter – one with purpose, stability, and six-figure potential. He’s touting the…
Nexstar Network Hosts Annual Super Meeting
Hundreds of Nexstar members and Strategic Partners gathered for Nexstar Network’s annual Super Meeting, held from September 29–October 3, 2025, at the stunning Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado. Over five energizing…
Ready, Set, 2026!

- By Amanda Halvorson, Nexstar Network Senior Meeting and Event Planner

We’re thrilled to announce our 2026 Events Calendar is LIVE and available now for Nexstar Network members to explore and start planning a winning year! This year’s lineup is packed with fresh, dynamic offerings designed…