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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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2022 Government Contracting for Manufacturers - Are You Ready?
When: Dec. 1 | 9:00 AM - 2:15 CST Cost: No FeePoint of Contact: Jen DangeloTraining Topics: Cybersecurity, Government Contracting Location: Online (Virtual) Join us for the 2022 Government Contracting for Manufacturer's …
Read MoreA Message from the UT CIS Executive Director
From Paul H. Jennings, Executive Director of UT Center for Industrial Services Workforce development is one of the great challenges of our time. How we respond to this challenge affects the future of our businesses, communities…
Read MoreUT IPS Releases Newest Podcast Episode: Manufacturing Resiliency Initiative
The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service (IPS) has released its eighth podcast in the In Touch with Tennessee series. UT IPS met with UT CIS Program Manager Beth Phillips for Episode 8 to highlight UT CIS'…
Read MoreMade in Tennessee Video Spotlight: Allison Boats
UT CIS' Made in Tennessee initiative spotlights manufacturers from across the state to showcase their workforce, products and history. Most recently, UT CIS published a Video Spotlight for Allison Boats. Allison Boats began in…
Read MoreNo-Cost Environment & Energy Assistance for Food Manufacturers
UT Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) wants to help food manufacturers across the state identify environmental and energy savings opportunities at their facilities. Our team believes that by identifying these opportunities,…
Read MoreUT CIS Awarded EDA University Center Designation
UT CIS has been re-designated by the U.S. Economic Development Administration as an EDA University Center. The five-year award provides funding to colleges and universities to administer programs to leverage their assets,…
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