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The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services provides consulting solutions to help companies improve and grow. The UT CIS philosophy is to assess the company needs and provide only services that are value added. We utilize the most experienced consultants and most recent technologies. Resources with industry experience and University professors are available through the coordination of CIS Solutions Consultants as needed.
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From PTAC to Tennessee APEX Accelerator: A Journey of Empowering Small Businesses
The Tennessee Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), now known as the Tennessee APEX Accelerator, is a vital resource for businesses seeking to navigate the complex world of government contracting. Over the years, PTAC…
Read MoreAPEX Support and Training Yields More than $900K in Contracts
A West Tennessee wholesale supply company credits the support of the Tennessee APEX Accelerator, formerly Tennessee PTAC, with helping it win multiple government contracts since 2019 – including one for over $900,000 with the…
Read MoreUT CIS Seeking Candidates for Economic Development Program Manager
The UT Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) is excited to begin the search for our next Economic Development Program Manager. The Economic Development Program Manager provides leadership for UT CIS…
Read MoreUnity One East, Inc.: APEX Accelerator Provides Guidance in SBA Certification and Mentor-Protégé Agreement to Open Doors
Unity One East, Inc., a security services company located in Chattanooga, TN became an APEX Accelerator client in 2020. CEO Walter Lindsey came to the Tennessee APEX Accelerator (previously Tennessee PTAC) to learn more about how…
Read MoreHalf the Sky: Family-owned Business Lands Government Contract with Aid from the APEX Accelerator
Half the Sky is a family-owned business which distributes mechanical, machine-driven parts for automobiles, marine craft, aircraft and aeronautical crafts. The company became a Tennessee APEX Accelerator (previously PTAC) client…
Read MoreIntroducing EHS Coffee Conversations
UT CIS is excited to introduce a series of open Zooms that allow you to speak with our Energy Efficiency & Environmental Management Consultant, Lynn Reed as well as our OSHA Consultant, Bryan Lane (respectively). These…
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