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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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Recent Posts
PTAC SBIR/STTR Programs Summit
By Jutta Bangs, PTAC Counselor The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) recently offered a conference on expanding research capacities through university partnerships. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and…
Read MoreUT CIS Joins IEDC in Celebrating Economic Development Week
UT CIS joined the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in celebrating Economic Development Week on May 9-15. Economic Development Week was created by IEDC in 2016 to increase awareness of local programs that…
Read MorePTAC Quarterly Overview (March 2021)
Contract Awards by Federal Agencies Granted This Quarter: $15,432,156.00 Number of Awards Received by Active Clients That are Small Businesses: 99 The Tennessee PTAC began its new program year starting March 1 and…
Read MoreTCED Alumni Highlight: Dennis Tumlin
Dennis Tumlin, TCEcD Anyone who knows Dennis Tumlin, which is just about everyone in Tennessee economic development, can attest to how the air crackles with energy when he walks into the room. …
Read MoreUT Center for Industrial Services Certifies New Economic Developers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 19, 2021 The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) recently graduated the 13th class through its Tennessee Certified Economic Developer (TCED) Program. This cohort…
Read MoreNew Certification Prepares Workers for Entry-Level Jobs
To help individuals prepare for entry into the manufacturing workforce, SME, a nationally recognized certifying body in manufacturing, has developed the Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA). The CMfgA was designed for…
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