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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
Made in Tennessee to Relaunch July 2020
We know that Tennessee manufacturers provide good jobs and helpful products. They contribute to the strength of our communities and are a tremendous source of innovation. In 2018, approximately 11.45% of the…
Read MoreUT CIS Offering No-Cost Manufacturing Technical Assistance
The UT Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) wants to help manufacturers across the state identify environmental and energy savings opportunities at their facilities. Our team believes that by identifying these opportunities,…
Read MoreUT CIS Offers No-Cost Customized COVID-19 Plans for Manufacturers
In response to the current COVID-19 outbreak, the UT CIS Health, Safety, and Emergency Preparedness team is available to provide no cost, virtual consultations with manufacturers to discuss strategies and plans for creating and…
Read MoreCARES Act Supports Upcoming Assistance to TN Manufacturers
*8/11/20 Update* At this time, we have fully committed all of the available CIS CARES funds to provide no fee technical assistance to Tennessee Manufacturers. Please contact your local UT CIS Solutions Consultant to…
Read MoreNational Economic Development Week
The UT Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) is marking National Economic Development Week from May 4-9, 2020 to celebrate the contributions of positive economic development and explain the role of the profession in our local…
Read MoreIntern Insight: My PTAC Experience
Written by: Melissa Valerio, PTAC Intern My experience with the PTAC team has been a blessing in my life. From the start people have been so caring and kind to me, making me feel part of the team. Veronica Clark has been a…
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