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Bringing Broadband

CIS and the state Department of Economic Development partner to benefit rural counties. Continue reading Bringing Broadband

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rows of tables and chairs in the new IPS training suite

IPS Opens New Training Space in Nashville

IPS now has a new state-of-the-art training suite in Middle Tennessee. Continue reading IPS Opens New Training Space in Nashville

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Police officers complete a training exercise

Law Enforcement Innovation Center Rolls Out Cultural Competency Training

LEIC began training UT police officers in its Cultural Competency program, developed in partnership with the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. Continue reading Law Enforcement Innovation Center Rolls Out Cultural Competency Training

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IPS leaders gather with graduates of the Tennessee Certified Public Manager program.

Government Employees Earn Certified Public Manager Designation

In just its second year, the Tennessee CPM program had 25 participants. Continue reading Government Employees Earn Certified Public Manager Designation

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Minding the Gap

CIS works to recruit for manufacturing jobs. Continue reading Minding the Gap

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UT IPS building at 193 Polk Ave

IPS Expands in Middle Tennessee

IPS added training space in Nashville to meet a growing demand. Continue reading IPS Expands in Middle Tennessee

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Russell Toone assists a business owner with the government contracting process.

Continuing His Service

Veteran helps veteran-owned businesses. Continue reading Continuing His Service

IPS News
technicians in tactical gear photograph a shed behind yellow crime scene tape

Center Hosts Forensic Invitational

On a crisp spring morning, 17 U.S. Army forensic science technicians closely studied seven crime scenes deep in the forest in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Continue reading Center Hosts Forensic Invitational

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Sherry Costanza Steady

Steady As She Goes

Procurement Technical Assistance Center helps business owner Sherry Costanza Steady. Continue reading Steady As She Goes

IPS News
high school students touring an automobile manufacturing facility

Celebrate Manufacturing Day

UT Center for Industrial Services partnered with some of its manufacturing partners in Tennessee to host tours for local high school students. Continue reading Celebrate Manufacturing Day

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Large group of professionals attending a training

Naifeh Center Trains THEC Leaders

A two-year leadership academy encourages lifelong learning for and provides opportunities for professional growth. Continue reading Naifeh Center Trains THEC Leaders

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Kinion Dunn stands by heavy industrial equipment

To Be an Optimist

To succeed in the business world, you need to be an optimist. At least, that’s what one UT alumnus says. He held on to optimism even during the 2008 economic crisis. Continue reading To Be an Optimist

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IPS Stakeholders give their input at a listening session in Jackson.

IPS Launches Strategic Plan

The results of three planning meetings and four listening sessions across the state shaped a new strategic plan that will guide IPS and its agencies. Continue reading IPS Launches Strategic Plan

Outreach
Kevin Lauer (foreground) fire management consultant with CTAS, instructs Gary West, deputy commissioner, Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, State Fire Marshal’s Office (left) and Patrick Sheehan (right) executive director for the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.

Firefighting Teamwork

Mutual aid is ensured by IPS planning, and provides resources beyond the means of any single fire department. Continue reading Firefighting Teamwork

Spotlight

Made in Tennessee

UT’s Center for Industrial Services launched an initiative in 2013 to highlight in-state businesses and manufacturers. Continue reading Made in Tennessee

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Mike Kwasnik Jr. and Robert Kwasnik surrounded by zipper manufacturing equipment

Zipping Along for 50 Years

Robert Kwasnik admits that, when he tells people what he does, he doesn’t always receive a warm response. Continue reading Zipping Along for 50 Years

UTopics
IPS Tennessee legislators group photo

Training New Legislators

The new Tennessee Legislative Leaders Academy program offers leadership trainings throughout the year for newly elected state legislators. Continue reading Training New Legislators

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