Tennessee APEX Accelerator

NIST Invites Comments on Enhanced Security Requirements for Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information The initial public draft (ipd) of NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-172r3 (Revision 3), Enhanced Security Requirements for Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), is available for comment. The public comment period is open through?January 10, 2025.?NIST strongly encourages you to use the comment template available on the publication details page and submit comments to [email protected]. Comments received in response to this request will be posted on the?Protecting CUI project site?after the due date. Submitters’ names and affiliations (when provided) will be included, while contact information will be removed. https://lnkd.in/eaSWUCQ3 UT Center for Industrial Services Tennessee APEX Accelerator

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On this Veterans Day, we express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation. Their dedication, courage, and sacrifices form the backbone of the freedoms we enjoy today. The TN APEX at UT CIS is privileged to work alongside Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) in the government contracting space. These businesses, led by veterans, bring invaluable experience, resilience, and commitment to every project. Through their work, they continue to serve our nation, strengthening our communities and our economy. Today, and every day, we recognize and thank these veteran-owned businesses for their ongoing contributions and their service to our country. We are honored to stand beside them in building a stronger future. Thank you, veterans, for your service and sacrifice.

?? Success Story: Barr Technical Services, LLC ?? Barr Technical Services LLC, a woman-owned small business founded in 2010, has been awarded the UCOR Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year honor! Led by Rebecca Barr Rupp, the company has expanded from a project management consultancy to a trusted partner for federal agencies across eight states. Rebecca credits the Tennessee APEX Accelerator for playing a crucial role in her company’s growth. “Jutta Bangs needs to be cloned,” says Rupp, praising the Accelerator team. “They have been incredible partners, always willing to help and providing us with the tools to succeed.” APEX Counselor Jutta Bangs, who nominated Rebecca for the award, describes her as a "quick study" who’s applied APEX training to propel her business forward. “Rebecca has been diligent in expanding from project management to a value-added supply chain partner. Her attention to detail and commitment to customer service have been key to her success,” says Bangs. Read more at ??https://lnkd.in/eq8tnqFM #WomenInBusiness #SmallBusinessSuccess #GovernmentContracting #tnapex

Here are some ways to help those in the areas impacted by Hurricane Helene. Please check these sites for information on how to best help these communities now. Information: Tennessee Emergency Management Agency https://ow.ly/271y50Tzyel Federal Emergency Management Agency https://ow.ly/HHEC50Tzyek Monetary Donations: United Way https://lnkd.in/eKwtca9Z (find links here to donate for Western NC and Northeast Tennessee) Volunteer: American Red Cross (to train to volunteer): https://lnkd.in/eBpmCuZe

Great info for those wanting to help in East TN! #volunteerstrong

?? SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! ?? Our phones have not stopped ringing with people wanting to know how their business can help with the disaster recovery in East TN. Navigating the world of contracting with relation to disasters is a different animal from normal government contracting, so the TN APEX is pivoting to bring this critical information to you ASAP. Next week on Wednesday, October 9, we will celebrate APEX Day. We had planned to do a virtual training on APEX and how we help, but instead will be offering a special webinar entitled Ready For Action: Navigating Government Contracting in Times of Crisis. This free webinar will help educate you on how your business can be ready to help in a disaster situation. You can register for this, and all of our APEX Day(s) webinars by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/etG66fg7

?? National APEX Day is coming up! ?? APEX Accelerators across the U.S., including Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, are celebrating small business successes in government contracting on October 9, 2024. Here in Tennessee, we’re going BIG with TN APEX DayS from October 7-9! Join us for 3 days of trainings, resources, and an AMA with our entire team. Don't miss out—check out https://lnkd.in/etG66fg7 to register! #APEXDAY2024 #SmallBusiness #GovernmentContracting #TNAPEX #APEXAccelerators

All TN APEX offices will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Thank you for all of your hard work every day! #entrepreneurship #laborday2024 #governmentcontracting

Don't miss our September 16 innovation event which is geared to connecting University of Tennessee faculty with small businesses. Attend this virtual event to learn how the Department of Defense (DoD) and other agencies fund science & technology, the basics of Technology Transfer for University faculty, and how small businesses can successfully collaborate with university faculty. We have a fabulous line-up planned. Register today! https://lnkd.in/eMkTDFnB UT Center for Industrial Services Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs