Latest from Industry News

Redwood Services
redwood
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Redwood Services, an established home services firm focused on investing in leading HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services companies in growing...
May 27, 2025
Interplay Learning
interplay_learning_logo
Interplay Learning announces winners of 2025 Excellence Awards, recognizing exceptional use of training solutions to drive skill development and business success in skilled trades...
May 27, 2025
Hansen Super Techs
hansen_mothers_day
Hansen Super Techs surprises Janet Massey, a dedicated mother from Wilmer, Alabama, with a free A/C unit worth up to $10,000, highlighting their commitment to supporting the community...
May 22, 2025
187695414 © David Spates | Dreamstime.com
dreamstime_xxl_187695414_1_resized
In response to the industry shortage of R-454B cylinders, Rheem to increase the factory charge to minimize disruptions.
May 22, 2025
Malco Tools
Malco Tools celebrated its 75th anniversary during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Pictured, from left to right: The Malco Group CFO Mike Hemmesch, Wright County Commissioner Tina Diedrick, Annandale Mayor Shelly Jonas, The Malco Group CEO Rich Benninghoff, members of the founding Keymer family: Gerry, Dave and Paul Keymer, former Malco executive Don Schmidt, and The Malco Group director of engineering Greg Guse.
From its humble beginnings in a Minneapolis garage to becoming an employee-owned ESOP, Malco Tools has a legacy of innovation and commitment to creating an outstanding workplace...
May 21, 2025
ACCA
acca_logo
ACCA's R-454B Resource Center addresses challenges faced by HVACR contractors amid the refrigerant shortage. It offers FAQs, A2L refrigerant safety training, guidance from manufacturers...
May 21, 2025
58776150 © Apartura | Dreamstime.com
dreamstime_xxl_58776150
Warm Air Furnaces U.S. shipments of gas warm air furnaces for March 2025 changed +20.1 percent, to 298,639 units, compared to 248,582 units shipped in March 2024. Oil...
May 20, 2025
31351904 © Jeff Wasserman | Dreamstime.com
dreamstime_xxl_31351904
An in-depth look at the 2024 OSHA workplace safety violations, offering a comprehensive overview of the most cited federal standards.
May 20, 2025
Arkema
arkema_forane_resized
The expansion of Arkema’s portfolio through a commercial arrangement with Honeywell International Inc. will strengthen global supply chains, address increased demand for HFO blends...
May 19, 2025

BDR Welcomes Hundreds of Home Service Professionals to Annual SPARK Event

The business training and coaching organization energized contractors and industry leaders to take on the new year to conquer new challenges.
Jan. 28, 2025
2 min read
67995416e7cbee9761daf93e Bdr Spark22025

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, provided over 300 industry leaders the opportunity to climb higher and build connections at this year’s SPARK, the ultimate event for contractors.

Held Jan. 15-18 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, SPARK 2025 provided attendees with a diverse range of informative breakout sessions, inspirational keynote talks, and endless opportunities to network alongside top contractors in the industry. SPARK aims to share, promote, accelerate, revamp, and kickstart growth for home service providers’ vision, team, and business in the coming months.

 

“Each year, SPARK succeeds in sending our attendees into the new year with renewed enthusiasm and actionable plans for their business,” said BDR President Kim Archer. "Our conference’s main purpose has always been to help professionals in our industry make meaningful connections. Every year, SPARK attendees amaze and inspire me with their incredible collaboration and unstoppable networking energy!”

Highlights of SPARK 2025 included:

  • Dynamic keynote sessions led by Kyle Scheele, known as "the patron saint of crazy ideas," and Ben Nemtin, the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of "What Do You Want to Do Before You Die?" and "The Bucket List Journal;"
  • Various power-packed breakout sessions covered a wide range of game-changing topics—mastering data to scale your business, fostering a culture of innovation, refining marketing channels, and leading with efficiency to drive unstoppable sales growth; and
  • Networking activities included tours of Garden of Gods Park, walking downtown Colorado Springs, Broadmoor cooking demonstrations, a pickleball tournament, power-up training sessions, and so much more!

SPARK sets to ignite the home service industry with its highly anticipated return in January 2026, heading to the Omni Amelia Island Resort and Spa in Florida. As with the 2025 event, attendees can expect impactful keynote sessions, exclusive workshops, and expert-led discussions to deliver actionable insights and tools for their business's growth. With Amelia Island's pristine beaches, historic downtown, and vibrant Southern hospitality as the backdrop, this event promises to be a must-attend for those ready to elevate their businesses.

Early registration is now open at https://www.bdrco.com/spark.

For more information about BDR events, visit https://www.bdrco.com/upcoming-bdr-events/.

Sign up for Contracting Business Newsletters
Get the latest news and updates.