BIZGOV CONNECT EVENT (APEX, TN SBDC, S.A.M.E & USACE NASHVILLE)
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST NASHVILLENASHVILLE, TN, 37203-1070, USA
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army through the W072 Endist Nashville office, is hosting the BIZGOV CONNECT EVENT in Nashville, Tennessee, aimed at fostering networking opportunities for small businesses. This event is designed to connect small business owners with representatives from various government agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to discuss potential contracting opportunities and resources available to support small business growth. Such events are crucial for enhancing collaboration between the government and small enterprises, ultimately contributing to economic development 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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