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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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The New TMEP Manufacturing Executive Peer Group Holds Kicks-Off Meeting at Neyland Stadium
Twelve distinguished leaders from key medium-sized Knoxville area manufacturers came together at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville on August 22nd to learn about the new Executive Peer Group hosted by the UT CIS Tennessee…
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…
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 MoreChatt 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 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…
Read MoreSaturn Supply: Networking at APEX Accelerator Event Results in Contract Award
Located in Middle Tennessee, Saturn Supply, LLC is a woman-owned small business specializing in janitorial services. The company became an APEX Accelerator client in early 2022. Owner Veronique Johnson attended a…
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