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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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In order to remain a powerhouse in the automotive space, Tennessee is ready to invest in and leverage our state’s assets in research & development and human capital to position Tennessee as the premier destination for…
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A recent virtual Procurement Opportunities Conference hosted by the Tennessee APEX Accelerator (previously known as Tennessee PTAC) allowed more than 130 small business owners and employees throughout the state to learn more…
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Holly Barrow, a partner with Midsouth Forestry Services, found herself wondering how her business could expand into doing business with the government and began doing research. As she searched for information, she discovered that…
Read MoreB&B Filters: APEX Accelerator Helps Second-generation Family Business Prepare to Expand into Governmental Marketplace
B&B Filters, a small business with a 31-year history spanning two generations based in Johnson City, TN, provides industrial filtration, indoor air quality equipment, and V-Belts to a variety of industries as well as public…
Read MoreBRAAV LLC: Working with APEX Accelerator Proves to be a Game-changer for Electrical Wholesaler
BRAAV LLC is a wholesale distributor of electrical supplies, equipment, and other related products. Angela Curtis, President & CEO of BRAAV became a client of the Tennessee APEX Accelerator, formerly PTAC, on the advice of…
Read MoreAPEX Accelerator Conference in Chattanooga Provides Valuable Networking and Connections
Tennessee APEX Accelerator Program Manager Paul Middlebrooks and East Tennessee Counselor Jutta Bangs facilitated a training event and panel discussion in Chattanooga in partnership with Tennessee State Representative Yusuf…
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