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Articles Tagged with ''business development''

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Contractor Commerce launches AI-powered conversational buying experience

The new technology aims to improve the way homeowners shop for residential services online.
April 21, 2026

With conversational buying, Contractor Commerce embeds AI directly into the shopping experience, allowing the end consumer to enjoy a more natural, personalized and responsive process.


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Chris Weaver.

Egan advances 26-Year company leader Chris Weaver to president in planned transition

Longtime Egan leader takes the helm following unanimous executive support.
April 13, 2026

In his role as Egan’s President, Weaver will lead the company’s more than 600 employees and four offices throughout West Michigan.


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Grove Mountain Partners launches Team First Home Services

The company has named Mike Bornhorst CEO, and announced initial partnerships.
March 13, 2026

New residential services platform with a dedicated focus on plumbing, sewer, water and related home services launches.


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Growing without breaking the business: how mechanical contractors can scale responsibly

Project selection strategies for contractors looking to scale from Jason Richards, CEO of Foundral.
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Kristen R. Bayles
March 9, 2026

It’s tempting to chase new work without fully evaluating whether the project aligns with operation capacity or financial structure. We’ve all heard, “bigger is better,” after all. However, contractors need to establish clear criteria before pursuing additional work. That includes evaluating a few key factors.


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BDR launches new training partnership with PPATEC

This is BDR's first live, in-person training program.
March 3, 2026

The first course in the new ongoing training program, Managing & Growing Service Profitably, took place Feb. 25-26, and the next will take place on March 31 - April 1 for Top Gun Technician Excellence.


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A.O. Smith to acquire Leonard Valve Company

A. O. Smith expands its footprint in the commercial water management market with the $470 million acquisition.
November 12, 2025

A. O. Smith Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Leonard Valve, a leader in thermostatic and digital mixing valves, along with its Heat-Timer brand.


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Super Meeting 2025 poster. 'Own Your Market' with illustrated man and woman in plumbing uniform, each holding a wrench.
Editorial Opinion | Kristen Bayles

When competition becomes community

At Nexstar’s SuperWeek, the sense of community within the trades was palpable.
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Kristen R. Bayles
November 5, 2025

People from all over the world came together with a shared purpose: to learn, grow, and help one another succeed. I sat with plumbers from Georgia during one session, and over lunch, I joined a group from Wisconsin. We talked about everything from the unique challenges of running a business in different regions to funny on-the-job stories that reminded us all why we love this industry.


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Guest Editorial | Joe Mozzone

Ethics in service businesses: Making production-based business models work

Necessary quality control elements within modern industry ideology.
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Joe Mozzone
October 16, 2025

As many companies adopt growth-oriented language, it’s important to explore the tactical strategies behind it. Key benchmarks to consider include: What roles do we need to fill in the next few years? How do we retain our experienced employees? Who is our ideal customer and how many will we have in three years? What are our projected revenues in 5 and 10 years? Are our plans aligned with healthy gross and EBITDA margins?


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A group of speakers at Nexstar Network's Super Meeting.

Nexstar Network hosts annual Super Meeting

Nexstar's annual Super Meeting took place Sept. 29th-Oct. 3rd at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado.
October 14, 2025

Super Meeting included the Annual Meeting, where members welcomed a new Board of Directors. 


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SJE acquires LangeTech

This acquisition aims to grow the company's engineered control solutions business.
October 8, 2025

SJE focuses on expanding its customer base and strengthening its presence across the U.S.


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