BIZGOV CONNECT EVENT (S.A.M.E, APEX, and TN SBDC)
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST NASHVILLENASHVILLE, TN, 37203-1070, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/af515559c62b4b0882459f9f43075643/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is hosting the BIZGOV CONNECT EVENT in Nashville, Tennessee, aimed at fostering networking opportunities among small businesses. This event, organized in collaboration with S.A.M.E, APEX, and the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TN SBDC), seeks to connect small businesses with government contracting opportunities and resources. Such events are crucial for enhancing collaboration between the government and the small business community, ultimately supporting economic growth and innovation. Interested participants can reach out to Debbie Barber at debbie.barber@tennesee.edu or Christopher S. Green at christopher.green@terracon.com for further details.

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    Debbie Barber
    debbie.barber@tennesee.edu
    Christopher S. Green, PG
    (615) 490-7239
    christopher.green@terracon.com
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