Housecall Pro has announced the launch of Trades Thursday, a new annual nationwide event bringing home service professionals together to learn from one another, build local connections and share ideas for growing their businesses. The event builds on Housecall Pro’s ongoing investment in the people moving the industry forward through its Champion the Trades program.
Taking place October 1, 2026, the inaugural Trades Thursday will feature more than 15 regional hubs across the country alongside locally organized meetups led by Housecall Pro Superpros. These events are free and open to all home service professionals, whether or not they are Housecall Pro customers.
“The trades are built on people sharing what works, whether that’s with their teams, their peers or the next generation of Pros,” said Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder and Chief AI Officer at Housecall Pro. “Trades Thursday is about bringing more of that knowledge and experience together so Pros can learn from each other and strengthen their businesses. Whether you’re running one truck or building a growing team, there’s a lot to gain from getting in a room with other Pros who understand the work, the challenges and what it takes to build a great business.”
Trades Thursday regional hubs
Housecall Pro-hosted regional events will bring Pros together for an afternoon of practical education, peer conversations and networking, including:
- Expert-led sessions from Housecall Pro Superpros and product experts
- Peer panels and conversations on business growth and where the home service industry is heading
- A first look at what’s next from Housecall Pro, including new AI-powered tools
- Free professional headshots and Milwaukee tool kit giveaways*
- Food, drinks and happy hour
Regional events are planned for New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Miami, Orlando, Charlotte, Tampa, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Austin, Las Vegas, San Diego, Seattle, Denver and Sausalito. Housecall Pro Superpros helping lead regional events include Emily Brasseal of Acadiana Comfort Systems, Amber DeLong of DeLong & Sons HVAC and Amy Boatwright of Nobility Door.
Local meetups bring Trades Thursday to more communities
Alongside the regional hubs, Superpros will host informal meetups in local communities across the country, giving trades professionals a place to network, talk shop and exchange ideas with peers in their area.
Local hosts include Jake Cordero of Motherflushers Plumbing, Ryan Bowman of Divergent Solutions, Andre Marshall of ADM Garage Doors and Shannon Huck of Next Level Chimneys. Housecall Pro is supporting hosts with event funding, promotional resources and giveaways, with additional locations being added as they are confirmed.
Home service professionals can find a Trades Thursday event near them and register to attend at http://tradesthursday.com/.
*No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.
