SAVE-THE-DATE **Date change from 5 March to 20 MAY 2025**
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Nashville District, is hosting a Small Business Industry Day on May 20, 2025, at Tennessee State University’s AVON Williams Campus in Nashville, Tennessee. This annual event aims to facilitate vendor outreach by connecting small businesses with program leaders through presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. The event is expected to attract over 200 attendees and will feature representatives from various sectors, including Operations and Maintenance, Engineering and Construction, and Contracting, among others. For further details, interested parties can contact Eulanda Scott-Shingleton at eulanda.a.scott-shingleton@usace.army.mil or by phone at 615-736-7569, with registration information to be announced soon.

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