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Top news stories highlighting our Nexstar members, employees, partners, and industry leaders.

October 24, 2025 Jolly to the Top!

Bravo: the incredible team at Jolly Plumbing, Drains, Heating & Air earns Plumbing & Mechanical’s 2025 Residential Contractor of the Year honors!

October 22, 2025 Rising Stars

These plumbing pros are at the top of their game. Proud of this year’s Next Gen All-Stars, including two Nexstar members: Cameron Laws and Anthony Mound!

October 1, 2025 Homepros Highlights Independent Member Direction

Homepros recently reported on Nexstar’s decision to part ways with private-equity backed members in staying true to its mission.

NEXSTAR STORIES

Catch-up on the latest updates and happenings in and around Nexstar.

October 27, 2025 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…

October 24, 2025 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…

October 23, 2025 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,…

September 26, 2025 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…

September 22, 2025 The Best Contractors Are Planning Now for 2026

- By Jeff Wright, Nexstar Network Marketing Coach

Want to win 2026? Here’s the one thing every top contractor is doing right now. They’re planning. Not guessing. Not…

September 5, 2025 How Our Industry Is Quietly Figuring Out AI

- By Ashleah Wilson, Growth Marketing Partner, The NoW of WORK

Artificial intelligence is fast-moving, full of promise, and packed with potential for the skilled trades. Between smarter dispatching and better…

NEWS MAKERS

A snapshot of who’s making headlines

September 2, 2025 Building A Legacy From the Ground Up

Tune in to hear the inspiring conversation between husband-wife members Lara and Brian Beltz, founders of Beltz Home Services. The dynamic duo recently shared their story on the “Owned and Operated” podcast with Nexstar member and host John Wilson, CEO of Wilson Plumbing in Ohio. Together Lara and Brian have grown from a one-truck startup in 2001 to a 49-person team — all while staying true to their community roots.

COMMUNITY ALL STARS

Learn about the good work underway in our Nexstar communities

September 2, 2025 Paying it Forward For Neighbors in Need

Giving back to their Roswell, GA community is super important at TE Certified Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling, and their team is always on the lookout for opportunities to lend a hand. Recently their big-hearted crew helped build a new resource center at The Drake House – a charity supporting single moms – which resulted in an additional $10,000 donation through Rheem HVAC’s “Difference Maker” award. “The check from Rheem HVAC was an awesome surprise. Helping others is really the best part of being in the trades,” explained Josh Booker, TE Certified Owner.

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