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The Power of Giving: How Streamline Services Builds a Thriving Culture and a Team That Stays
At Streamline Services in Durham, North Carolina, giving back isn’t just a company initiative—it’s part of the culture. And that culture is helping this plumbing, HVAC, electric, and drains company attract and keep top talent.…
Building Employee Engagement One Question – and Answer – at a Time

- By Lisa Kinney, Nexstar Network Leadership and Culture Coach

It’s that time of year: Employee Engagement Survey season! We’re excited to once again offer our Nexstar members the opportunity to participate in this meaningful process. Conducting an engagement survey is a powerful way to…
Nexstar Network To Host Two Coach-Led Sessions at AHR Expo 2026
Coaches deliver strategies to strengthen contractor operations and leadership When HVAC industry leaders gather in Las Vegas for AHR Expo 2026, taking place February 2–4, two top coaches from Nexstar Network will lead breakout sessions…
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…