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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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Chatt Creative: Engaging with TN APEX Accelerator Yields Immediate Results for East Tennessee Firm
Braden Knapp, Vice President of Chatt Creative, a full-service communications company located in Chattanooga, Tennessee recently attended an APEX Accelerator-sponsored government contracting training and opportunities…
Read MoreAPEX Accelerator Training Credited for the Success of a West Tennessee Supplier APEX 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…
Read MoreW&T Contracting Corporation Wins $1M Contract with Help from APEX Counselors
W&T Contracting Corporation is a minority-owned construction firm based out of Memphis, Tennessee. The company was founded in 2000 by Willie Richards. Following his retirement in 2011, his twin sons Wiley and Terrell…
Read MoreFrom 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…
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